Oppose Measure 4 on the North Dakota Statewide Ballot November 2024

As an organization dedicated to supporting libraries and local communities, EveryLibrary stands firmly opposed to North Dakota’s Measure 4, which will appear on the November 5, 2024, statewide ballot.

We agree with the "Keep it Local" Coalition, an alliance of more than 60 North Dakota groups, including the North Dakota Library Association, that has come together to oppose this harmful anti-community initiative.

Measure 4 would eliminate property taxes based on assessed value, a move that would strip local governments of essential funding sources for maintaining public services, including libraries, emergency services, and education. If approved, this measure would create a financial void of approximately $1.3 billion annually, with no clear plan for replacement, jeopardizing the stability and well-being of North Dakota's communities.

Since its founding, North Dakotans have understood that local control is key to ensuring their communities thrive. The elimination of property taxes without a viable alternative threatens the very foundation of our local government services. Public libraries, in particular, would suffer devastating cuts, impacting their ability to provide essential resources and programming that benefit all residents, from young children to seniors.

We urge all North Dakotans to vote 'No' on Measure 4 and to keep control of our local services where it belongs—in the hands of your communities.

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