That number for the city of Pittsburgh this year was 13 cents. Last Tuesday's landslide vote means the city finally will put serious money where its books are.
Some 72 percent of city voters said "yes" to devoting a thin slice of property taxes to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and I don't think many thought too long about it. The vote was more like that final scene in "It's a Wonderful Life," where the townspeople just show up at George Bailey's house to drop donations on the table."
This is one part of Pittsburgh, we do not need to lose! Our kid's education should be our top priority! What do ya'll think out there?
'via Pittsburgh Post Gazette'
'via Pittsburgh Post Gazette'
I live in Mt. Lebanon and I can say that every penny that goes toward the library is used in a way that the community will enjoy, it is not wasted at all. I think it is great that the city is giving more money to a great community resource.
ReplyDelete