Mayor Sanders: Move Library Forward
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September 15
In remarks given today, Mayor Jerry Sanders reiterated his support of efforts to build a new Central Library citing the need for the facility. He said the project means jobs for San Diegans and makes sense for San Diego.
To see a news article on his remarks, VISIT HERE.
The Mayor said that virtually every major project in San Diego's history faced opposition from groups that "have no faith in tomorrow." He noted that if these groups had their way, San Diegans might still be riding ferries to Coronado and would not enjoy a Mission Bay, trolley system, or a vibrant downtown.
He also noted that the project can proceed without "any money from our General Fund, or any fund designed to provide neighborhood services." He also pointed out that construction funds come from "come from sources that could not be used for daily operations, or for any other library project or branch improvements."
He stressed that these library construction funds "could not be used for any other library project or, for that matter, any other City service.
"In fact, if this project isn’t built, most of the funds would be lost."
