Library Funding Stances by City Council Members

Demanding half of 1% for NYC’s Public Libraries

NYC PLAN is asking all City Council members in NYC to commit to fighting for increasing public library funding to at least half of 1% of the annual city expense budget in each financial plan released while they are in office. We’re also targeting all Mayoral candidates, which was our first campaign because we understand the power dynamic here.

You can participate as well by signing our letter, joining our weekly Wednesday phone zaps, and setting up a meeting with your City Council Member to ensure our libraries are properly supported in the upcoming budget!

Lynn Schulman

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Agreed to our demand!

Our first official yes from City Council!

Christopher Marte

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Agreed to our demand!

Participated in our October 2025 People’s Assembly!

Inna Vernikov

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Opposes us

Fought to increase parking spaces at the expense of affordable housing, waved a gun at protesters, and violated ethics rules