We Need Your Help!
WHY: Substitute House Bill 96 will eliminate the Public Library Fund (PLF) and relegate library funding to a line-item in the Ohio budget. It also cuts library funding by $100.8 million over the next two years. The Peninsula Library receives 77% of its funding through the PLF.
WHAT: We are asking our patrons to contact their members in the State House of Representatives, as well as Speaker of the House Matt Huffman. Please tell them what the Peninsula Library means to you. Also, two key points to relate are: retain the PLF and restore its funding level to 1.75% of the General Revenue Fund, and do not cut public library funding.
WHO: The Peninsula Library is in the Ohio House district represented by Bill Roemer. In addition, please contact Speaker of the House Matt Huffman.
HOW: Representative Bill Roemer
Phone (614) 644-5085
Email at ohiohouse.gov/members/bill-roemer/contact
Speaker of the House Matt Huffman
Phone (614) 466-6344
Email at ohiohouse.gov/members/matt-huffman/contact
WHEN: NOW! And please forward this message to your family, friends, and neighbors.
For further information please contact Peninsula Library Director Randy Bergdorf at randy.bergdorf@peninsulalibrary.org or at (330) 657-2665.
April 3, 2025