Seattle library levy would fund $480 million in library repairs, upgrades and expanded services through 2033

Seattle library levy would fund $480 million in library repairs, upgrades and expanded services through 2033

Seattle voters will decide on a crucial 2026 library levy, which library leaders say is vital for maintaining aging infrastructure and expanding resources.

Seattle voters to decide $480M library levy that would raise property taxes

Seattle Public Library Chief Librarian Tom Fay said the levy is critical to maintaining services across the system's 27 branches.

SGN:: SGN Endorsements Vote “Yes” on City of Seattle Proposition 1 (Library Levy Renewal)

We are asking voters to choose “Yes” on City of Seattle Proposition 1! At a time when misinformation about and bans on LGBTQIA+ materials are accelerating across the country, the Seattle Public Library has served as a bastion of information, gathering, and archiving — and not just for Seattle residents. Despite what some may argue (Seattle Times editorial board, we’re looking at you), the proposed $480 million levy renewal for the Seattle Public…