Keep Libraries Funded Florida

Amendment 3 puts Florida's local library services at risk. Sign up to get campaign updates and learn how to help vote No on 3.

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The "Keep Libraries Funded" campaign helps Florida voters understand how Amendment 3 will put local library services at risk and mobilizes Floridians to take the pledge and vote No on 3 to protect strong, locally funded libraries.

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Florida Library Foundations and Friends Groups Launch Keep Libraries Funded Campaign Opposing Amendment 3

September 07, 2026

Florida library foundations, Friends of the Library groups, and library supporters have come together to launch Keep Libraries Funded, a nonpartisan campaign urging voters to take the pledge and vote No on Amendment 3 in November.

No Fireworks, Less Library in Altamonte Springs if Amendment 3 Passes

September 06, 2026

If Amendment 3 passes in November, Altamonte Springs residents will need to imagine a community with fewer shared public services. According to City projections, it would be the end of its Red, Hot and Boom fireworks tradition on the 4th, and less access to the city library for the rest of the year.

Osceola County Projects Millions in Library Cuts if Amendment 3 Passes

September 05, 2026

Osceola County is already warning residents about what Amendment 3 could mean for local services, including the county library system.

Broward County Libraries Could Lose Millions Under Amendment 3

September 03, 2026

Broward County Library will face major funding cuts if Amendment 3 passes. The system could see an immediate $9 million budget reduction in 2027, followed by a projected $20 million loss in 2028. Beyond that, the losses could continue to grow as the property tax changes are phased in further.

Lower Tax Bills but Fewer Library Services

September 03, 2026

A recent Sun Sentinel opinion piece by Kim Saiswick, board chair of the South Florida Hunger Coalition, makes a simple but important point: Amendment 3 may sound appealing on the surface, but voters need to look carefully at what could happen when billions of dollars are shifted away from local governments. The article argues that when local revenue disappears, everyday services can shrink with it.

When Local Revenue Shrinks, Library Services Will Shrink Too

September 01, 2026

Public libraries do not run on good intentions alone. They need stable local funding to keep the doors open, staff on the floor, books and digital materials available, computers and Wi-Fi working, children’s programs scheduled, and branches maintained.

Zephyrhills Warns Amendment 3 Could Affect Parks and Library Services

August 31, 2026

The City of Zephyrhills is warning residents that Amendment 3 could significantly reduce the local revenue used to fund city services, including parks and the public library.

Gulf County Officials Warn Amendment 3 Would Put Library Funding at Risk

August 26, 2026

At its June 16, 2026, regular Board of County Commissioners meeting, Gulf County Administrator Michael Hammond cautioned that if the property tax referendum passes, county leaders may have to prioritize only the most essential services and reduce or eliminate other services like the library that residents have come to expect.

Parkland Says Amendment 3 Would Mean Closing the Library

August 25, 2026

The City of Parkland is warning residents that Amendment 3 could have serious consequences for local services, including the possible closure of the Parkland Library.

Sumter County Residents Are Being Warned that Amendment 3 Could Put Libraries on the Chopping Block

August 24, 2026

Sumter County officials are warning residents that Amendment 3 could force major cuts to local services, and libraries may be among the most visible losses.

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