PolitiFact | Libraries Yes! Committee

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The Libraries Yes! Committee is an organization that advocates on behalf of the Multnomah County Library System.

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Libraries Yes! Committee
stated on October 21, 2012 in a campaign mailer.:

Says the Multnomah County Library system "is the second busiest in the nation."

By Ian K. Kullgren • November 16, 2012
Libraries Yes! Committee
stated on October 21, 2012 in a campaign mailer.:

Says Multnomah County libraries "are open 44 hours per week … the lowest of any library in the four-county region."

By Ian K. Kullgren • October 26, 2012
Libraries Yes! Committee
stated on October 21, 2012 in a campaign mailer.:

Says "the typical homeowner will pay $4 more per month" if library district passes.

By Ian K. Kullgren • October 26, 2012

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