Libraries_SOS to host statewide public read-in on Nov. 1
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Floridant -- Independent organization Libraries_SOS will host a state-wide read-in on Nov. 1 to bring awareness to the potential negative impact of Amendment 3. As early voting begins Oct. 19, Floridians are encouraged to share their affinity for the library, a public service that relies heavily on funding generated by local property taxes.

Amendment 3 – a referendum introduced by the Florida legislature – would drastically expand non-school property tax exemptions, reducing budgets for local governments by an estimated $13 billion over the next two fiscal years. These cuts represent an existential threat not only to key public safety services, but also to robust community services such as library and park systems that bring value to all citizens, regardless of ability or income level.

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Organizations and citizens who oppose the measure can participate in the following activities:

- Record a vertical video for social media, answering one or all of these questions:

1. What book from your local library do you recommend?
2. What's your fondest library memory or favorite library service?
3. Why do we need fully-funded libraries at this moment in history?
4. What should people know about Amendment 3?   Ex. "It claims to save us money, but it's a way to defund our services and remove home rule. Critical cuts to funding for our libraries, and other services we love, would only be the beginning."

  5. What can we do about it? Vote No on 3, on Nov. 3

• Post your photos and video to social media with the hashtags: #librarySOS #on3imano. Or post directly to Instagram and tag Libraries_SOS as a collaborator.
  
  
• Participate in the public read-in on Nov. 1:
  Encourage your followers or network to check out a book from the local library and join a state-wide read-in. This could be one hour of reading at any time on Sunday, Nov. 1, at any locale – the public library, a public park, a cafe, or home. https://partiful.com/e/7QTrHjfopCaNqVQzvckF?c=5u5Qz_9G

For audio/visual support or recording a video in a public setting, reach out to Libraries_SOS organizers at Richardsherfey.legacy@gmail.com.

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Libraries_SOS is an initiative led by the founders of Richard Sherfey Legacy LLC, a company established to support artistic freedom and expanded access to public services that bring people closer to their dreams and to one another. They are an independent organization with no party affiliation.

About Amendment 3

From Ballotpedia:
https://ballotpedia.org/Florida_Amendment_3,_Homestead_Tax_Exemptions,_Property_Assessments,_and_Spending_Restrictions_Amendment_(2026)