We need your help!
Yesterday, the Ohio House introduced their version of the proposed state budget which drastically reduces the amount of funding going to Ohio’s public libraries. The House's proposal reduces state funding for Ohio’s public libraries by more than $100 million over the biennium as compared to the Governor’s proposal. This could lead to a cut in programs and services at Clark County Public Library like Children’s Programs, Hotspots, Outreach, Discovery Passes and more.
CALL TO ACTION: We need you to contact your state representative and Speaker Huffman today and tell them not to cut library funding between now and Wednesday, April 9. Contacts should be made by email and/or phone calls.
You can find your state representative’s phone number and email by searching your home address here - www.legislature.ohio.gov. Representative Bernard Willis can be reached at rep74@ohiohouse.gov or (614) 466-2038. Speaker Huffman can be reached at rep78@ohiohouse.gov or (614) 466-6344.
Tell the Ohio House:
-Don’t cut Ohio’s public libraries!
-Don’t cut my library!
-Restore the Public Library Fund (PLF) to 1.75% of the GRF.
Include a personal story. Tell them what you love about your library and how the library makes a difference in your life and impacts the lives of others. Personal stories resonate with legislators. This could include early childhood literacy, senior services, tax assistance, summer reading and so much more. The key is to share your stories and testimonials.
We appreciate the community we serve and your support for the library!