FLA Amendment 3 Official Statement

If passed, Amendment 3 will significantly reduce locally controlled revenue available to Florida’s cities and counties. Without a clear and sustainable replacement for that revenue, the amendment will place additional pressure on funding for public libraries and other essential local services. For libraries, reduced local resources will mean fewer hours, reduced staffing and programming, fewer materials and technology resources, and will seriously reduce access to services for the communities that depend on them.

For these reasons, the Florida Library Association joins the Florida Professional Firefighters, Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Florida Recreation and Park Association, and other organizations in opposing Amendment 3.