Not building the library would not solve the budget problem, as the
library, like a stadium- would be funded with a bond issue. Holding off on
library construction likely would save some out of pocket city expense which
would be helpful in short run, but building the library -like building a
stadium- would provide jobs and some razamataz for the city which would be
helpful in revenue gathering.
Of course, the bond issue, added to already existing city debt
would not be helpful. I think the city should hold off for one or two
years, by then should have the budget situation organized and then should
proceed with building the library.
All these people, though, with hundred thousand plus
salaries, -even police types, -and not even high ranking- should be
considered, -including head of the library- getting $120,000. those
salaries could and should be trimmed
The idea of using the Sears building for a library has some merit
though there would be huge expense to make it work. The whole building
would have to be renovated, etc., etc., They can't just abandon the
architectural work already done on the planned library, they already have
the library in the temp. location, best to leave it there.
The Sears building will find a purpose, probably when light rail
comes through it will develop, could be a mix of commercial and office.
James Jacobsen // Whittier
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