Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
For over 60 years, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library has advocated for a premier public library, and championed free and equitable access to resources and opportunities for all people. We ask every San Franciscan voter to join us in supporting the library's crucial mission by voting YES on Proposition F. Prop F will renew the Library Preservation Fund, critical to keeping our libraries open as robust centers of 21st Century literacy, economic advancement, lifelong learning, and community life. This is an opportunity of a generation to ensure stable funding for our exceptional public library.
Our neighborhood libraries and the Main branch reach San Franciscans in every part of the city with millions of items in circulation, youth and adult education and enrichment programs, high-speed internet, and knowledgeable and dedicated librarians. Please vote yes to ensure these precious resources are here for decades to come.
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
Marie Ciepiela, Executive Director
Sarah Smith, Board Chair
Cynthia So Schroeder
Alison Fong
Daphne Li
Jessica Lipnack
Kathleen Rydar
Diane Gibson
Matthew Kenaston
Gina Baleria
William Swinerton
Alissa Lee
Michael Warr
Kate Lazarus
Sarah Ives
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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
With the security of the Library Preservation Fund, the San Francisco Public Library has become one of the greatest libraries in the country. It won the national Library of the Year award in 2018, and San Francisco residents give it the highest rating of any city department. Renewing the Library Preservation Fund means that San Franciscans can protect library funding from budget cuts that hurt the community, especially those who most need free resources. As former Commissioners and library leaders and advocates, we urge you to vote Yes on F.
Peter Booth Wiley
Marcia Schneider
James Haas
Karen Strauss
Lonnie Chin, Former Library Commissioner*
Charles Higueras, Former Library Commission*
Al Harris, Former Library Commissioner*
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Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
We proudly serve as appointed members of the San Francisco Library Commission and urge you to renew the Library Preservation Fund. Known as the best public library system in the country, the SFPL provides all SF citizens—young and old — with free and equal access to information, knowledge, independent learning, lectures and discussions, and the joys of reading for our diverse community. The Library Preservation Fund allowed us to expand and support 27 neighborhood branches, keep libraries open seven days a week, and provide the city's largest free WIFI with over 1,000 free computer stations. It supports a staff of caring and knowledgeable librarians at every location, who expand literacy and learning support, and help residents find jobs and learn new skills. The renewal of the Library Preservation Fund — which will not raise any taxes — is essential to provide stable funding to ensure the diversity of needs and interests of our communities are fully met now and in the future. Vote YES on Prop F.
Connie Wolfe, President, Library Commission*
Pete Huang, Vice President, Library Commission*
Susan Mall, Library Commission*
Teresa Ono, Library Commission*
Jarrie Bolander, Library Commission*
Eurania Lopez, Library Commission*
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The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Renew the Library Preservation Fund Yes on F.
The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
"At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It's an enormous force for good."
-- Barack Obama
Our public libraries are essential to our families, seniors and all those who wish to empower themselves. San Francisco Public Library invests in our communities and helps people find jobs, open small businesses, and provide critical support for our children and adults seeking better opportunities.
Renewing the Library Preservation Fund guarantees the stability of this civic resource and allows for every one of our City's 27 neighborhood libraries to stay open 7 days a week, without raising taxes. Join us and vote Yes on Prop F to renew the Library Preservation Fund.
Supervisor Shamann Walton, Board President
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Honey Mahogany, Chair, DCCC*
Michael Warr, Author
Al Harris, Former Library Commissioner*
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The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Renew the Library Preservation Fund Yes on F.
The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
San Francisco public libraries are critical institutions in our City that carry thousands of books, movies, and music in Spanish. The twenty-seven branches provide essential services like technology classes, music lessons, literacy classes, the Rincon Literario, a book club for Spanish speakers, career coaching, and bilingual story times for young children. These and dozens more opportunities help our Latino Community continue to thrive and grow, and we must continue these community-building activities.
Renewing the Library Preservation Fund with Prop F does not mean more taxes for San Franciscans. It places importance on learning and providing access to resources that benefit our diverse Latino communities.
Assessor-Recorder Joaquin Torres
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
Supervisor Myrna Melgar
Former Supervisor John Avalos
San Francisco Latinx Democratic Club
Eurania Lopez, Library Commission*
Roberto Hernandez, CEO, Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas (CANA), Carnaval San Francisco*
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Renew the Library Preservation Fund Yes on F.
The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
Children love libraries and they are essential to their education! The San Francisco Public Library prepares our children for academic success through its infant/toddler story times, tutoring, homework help, computers, WIFI access, and multimedia centers. Access to books in early childhood is the number one driver of literacy. We need libraries across the city with free books and resources, providing opportunities for our children who already face many challenges. Vote YES on Prop F for the future of our children.
Wu Yee Children's Services
Children's Council of San Francisco
Margaret Brodkin, former DCYF Director*
Mary Harris, children's advocate
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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
San Francisco public libraries hold an immense collection of literature in Asian languages throughout each branch.
Examples include: dedicated areas at the main and in Chinatown to Chinese literature and culture, books and other materials in Chinese, classes in Cantonese and Mandarin on navigating online resources and a book exchange with sister cities Shanghai and Taipei. The Western Addition branch, located in Japantown, has an extensive collection of Japanese books, music, and magazines, with staff speaking both English and Japanese. The Excelsior branch and the main include a collection of Filipino interest materials in both English and Filipino (Tagalog) and house the Filipino American Center.
The San Francisco Public Library provides important literacy and learning support for students, adults and non-English speakers through its Main Library and 27 branch libraries. The Library is the city's largest free WIFI network, provides 1,000 computer stations and helps residents find jobs and open small businesses. We need to renew the Library Preservation Fund to keep the resources available for all San Francisco residents who need it, without raising taxes. Please vote Yes on Prop F.
Assemblymember Phil Ting
Supervisor Gordon Mar
Alan Wong, Trustee, City College*
Li Lovette, Vice Chair, DCCC*
Han Zou, Member, DCCC*
Rodney Fong, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce*
Jenny Lam, President, Board of Education*
Pete Huang, Vice President, Library Commission*
Teresa Ono, Library Commission*
Vikrum Alyer, Executive Board, SWANA Democratic Club*
Edwin M. Lee Asian Pacific Democratic Club
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Renew the Library Preservation Fund Yes on F.
The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
The public library has always been an invaluable place for anyone needing a safe space to learn, grow, and meet others in the community. Easily accessing free information and stories about our Queer community, our past, our struggles, and our perseverance, continues to be essential to educate, inspire, and grow the next generation. The investment of the Library Preservation Fund has allowed the Library to maintain the first-ever Queer center in any public building in the country, the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center— with over 7,000 pieces of history, art, and literature about our community, along with a multitude of events and exhibitions that further connect us.
Please support the renewal of the Library Preservation Fund, which does not raise taxes, to continue expanding opportunities to hear our community voices, learn our community history, and tell our stories.
Senator Scott Wiener
Supervisor Matt Dorsey
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman
Honey Mahogany, Chair, DCCC*
Bevan Dufty, BART Board*
Connie Wolf, President, Library Commission*
Joseph Sweiss, Vice Chair, Human Rights Commission*
Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club
Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club
*For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.
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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
Drag Queen Story Hour promotes diverse role models and possibility models. Its diverse, accessible, and culturally-inclusive family programming allows kids to express their authentic selves and become bright lights of change in their communities. It was created in San Francisco and is now a global phenomenon. We are able to provide this important program through our relationship with the San Francisco Public Library.
Please join us and support our public libraries by voting Yes on Prop F.
Yves St. Croissant
Per Sia
Khmera Rouge
Honey Mahogany
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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
From our role in the State Capitol, we can easily see how our San Francisco Public Library is envied by other localities around the state who wish they could provide such vital education and literacy services, computer access, and employment resources. We need to protect these services for children, for economically vulnerable residents, and for everyone in the community who benefits. Proposition F will keep the Main Library and all 27 branch libraries in operation with no new taxes. Please vote Yes on Prop F to protect the invaluable investment San Franciscans have in their libraries.
Senator Scott Wiener
Assemblymember Matt Haney
Assemblymember Phil Ting
The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Renew the Library Preservation Fund Yes on F.
The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
We represent the 27 San Francisco neighborhood libraries and urge you to vote Yes on Prop F to renew the San Francisco Library Preservation Fund. Prop F will guarantee that all branch libraries provide critical services throughout our City's many neighborhoods and the Main Library stay open seven days a week. These branch libraries are critical community hubs that serve seniors, families and economically disadvantaged residents. Vote Yes on Prop F to keep our neighborhood libraries open for all.
Council of Neighborhood Libraries
Nora Dowley, Glen Park Branch
Diane Glaser Silver, Park Branch
Marcia Popper, Presidio Branch
Marcia Parrott, Excelsior Branch
Marcia Ehrlich, Park Branch
The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Renew the Library Preservation Fund Yes on F.
The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
The cornerstone of a strong business climate is a strong public infrastructure. The Library Preservation Fund has helped the San Francisco Public Library become one of the greatest libraries in the country The Main Library and neighborhood libraries are part of the fabric of our neighborhoods, support our business corridors, and provide vital education, literacy and employment resources.
Renewing the Library Preservation Fund is a good return on the investment. We can keep all 27 neighborhood libraries and the Main library open without raising taxes. We urge you to vote Yes on Prop F.
Chamber of Commerce
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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition F
The San Francisco Public library provides essential services to families, seniors and economically vulnerable residents through the Main Library and 27 neighborhood branches. It also provides 895 jobs, including unionized librarians and library paraprofessionals. Staff are vital to providing services to millions of library visitors a year. Prior to the Library Preservation Fund, residents faced Library service cuts, branch closures, and reduced hours. We urge you to renew the Library Preservation Fund to keep our libraries open and protect good paying jobs, without raising taxes.
San Francisco Labor Council
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The sole contributor to the true source recipient committee: Friends of SFPL.
End of Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition F