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Selover Public Library Levy Facts

On November2, 2010, registered voters of the Highland Local School District are asked to VOTE YES in support of the Selover Public Library's request for a
¾mill operating levy for a 5 year period.

Before you vote, you should know:

• Where does current funding come from?
   □ Ohio Public Libraries receive their funding from the State of Ohio (Ohio Public Library Fund)
      √ Funds from the Ohio Public Library Fund have been reduced substantially over the past
          several years
      √ Additional reductions are expected

• What is Selover Public Library's association with the Highland School District?
   □ The Selover Public Library serves residents of the Highland Local School District
   □ NO Highland Local School tax dollars are received by Selover Public Library
   □ The Selover Public Library shares a voting district with the Highland Local Schools
      √ Because they share a voting district, State Law requires that all ballot and legal
               advertisement for the levy clearly state the voting area of "Highland Local School
           District"

• Did the Selover Family leave funds for the current operations of Selover Public Library?
   □ No. Mr. Daniel Selover's donation of $10,000 was used to purchase the land, build the
       library and furnish the library with materials in 1926

• What will preparing today's readers and tomorrow's leaders cost?
   □ A ¾mill operating levy will cost less than $2 a month (less than $24 a year) for the owner
      of a property appraised at $100,000
       √ In perspective, your investment costs less than a hardcover book or DVD

• How will the levy funds be used? 
   □ Levy funds will be used to allow the library to operate at its full potential
   □ Operating at full potential ensures residents of the Highland Local School district have:
       √ Convenient library hours
       √ A full selection of up-to-date materials
       √ Free computer access including Wi-Fi
       √ Library and community programs