Library parcel tax not pursued for November ballot
Daly City
Summary
The board is trying to get a library funding measure onto a ballot, but can't get the key players — the two appointed council members, city staff, and DCPLA's Clayton Koo — in one room. A June 5 meeting fell through, and they admit they'll probably miss the November 2026 election window.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A future ballot measure could mean new funding for library services, but the timeline is slipping.
All Daly City library users if a funding measure eventually reaches and passes on the ballot.
Libraries hoping for expanded hours and services won't get dedicated new funding this fall.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Library Board of Trustees - Aug 18, 2026
The board and DCPLA had pitched a parcel tax to boost library funding, but a meeting with city staff and council members concluded it shouldn't go on the November ballot — too little time, costly polling, and a steep two-thirds vote threshold. The city says it will keep exploring expanded hours and a possible citizen-led initiative.
Library Board of Trustees - May 19, 2026
The board is trying to get a library funding measure onto a ballot, but can't get the key players — the two appointed council members, city staff, and DCPLA's Clayton Koo — in one room. A June 5 meeting fell through, and they admit they'll probably miss the November 2026 election window.
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