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File #: 26-2404   
Type: Item from Council Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/10/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin as a Book Safe Harbor, signifying the City's commitment to safeguarding equitable access to library materials, protecting the community's freedom to read, and upholding established policies and processes that ensure thoughtful and transparent consideration of any concerns regarding library materials.
Sponsors: Council Member Krista Laine, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member José Velásquez, Council Member Mike Siegel, Council Member Paige Ellis
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution, 2. Recommendation for Action
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Approve a resolution declaring the City of Austin as a Book Safe Harbor, signifying the City’s commitment to safeguarding equitable access to library materials, protecting the community’s freedom to read, and upholding established policies and processes that ensure thoughtful and transparent consideration of any concerns regarding library materials.

 

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Sponsor: Council Member Krista Laine, Co-Sponsor: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, Co-sponsor: Council Member José Velásquez, Co-sponsor: Council Member Mike Siegel, Co-sponsor: Council Member Paige Ellis