This is not our usual message, but we urgently need your help. The Portage County District Library is facing an unprecedented challenge in the Ohio House of Representatives, and the future of our library is at stake.
On April 1, the Ohio House introduced its version of the biennial budget, which funds all state operations for the next two years. This budget includes the Public Library Fund (PLF), which provides 41.5% of our library’s funding—the rest comes from local levies, fees, and donations.
What does this mean for you?
A reduction in the Public Library Fund threatens programs, materials, and services at Portage County District Library. Your tax dollars should return to your community to support the library you love and rely on.
What can you do?
Tell your legislators: “DON’T CUT MY LIBRARY!”
Contact your State House Members and Speaker Huffman today. Legislators will make their final recommendations on HB 96 early next week, so your voice is needed NOW. Let them know what Portage County District Library means to you and your family, and how funding cuts would hurt our community.
Your voice can make a difference. Speak up today!
Ohio State Representative Contact Information
Ohio House of Representatives Website: www.ohiohouse.gov
Matt Huffman
State Representative, 78th District Speaker of the House of Representatives
Riffe Center – 14th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-6344
Fax: (614) 719-3977
email: rep78@ohiohouse.gov
https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/matt-huffman
Heidi Workman
State Representative, 72nd District
Riffe Center – 11th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 466-2004
Fax: (614) 719-3968
Email: rep72@ohiohouse.gov
Website: https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/heidi-workman
Steve Demetriou
State Representative, 35th District
Riffe Center - 12th Floor
77 S. High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 644-5088
Fax: (614) 719-6998
Email: rep35@ohiohouse.gov
Website: https://ohiohouse.gov/members/steve-demetriou