Advocating For The Library
The Miami-Dade Public Library System is a government agency. Its staff can't lobby, endorse, or take official positions on budgets, funding decisions, or ballot measures, no matter how directly those decisions affect the libraries they run.
That's where we come in. The Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library isn't bound by that rule. When funding is on the line, we're the ones allowed to say so, loudly and without a permission slip from the county.
AMENDMENT 3 - WHAT'S AT RISK
In partnership with EveryLibrary and Friends and Foundations for Libraries across the state, we stand united in opposition of Amendment 3 and urge you to visit our collective page to pledge your support
Quotes from our allies
Police
“We are significantly concerned with Constitutional Amendment 3, which potentially allows Tallahassee to control your local budgets, creates longer law enforcement response times, limits communities' abilities to provide road repairs and stormwater removal — these are a few things voters deserve to be aware of.” Florida Sheriff's Association
Fire
"Tax relief and reliable emergency services are not mutually exclusive, but both require responsible long-term planning. As currently proposed, Constitutional Amendment No. 3 creates substantial uncertainty regarding the future funding of fire protection, emergency medical services, and disaster response without identifying a sustainable replacement revenue source." Florida Fire Chief's Association
Parks
Parks
"Amendment 3 would significantly reduce the locally controlled funding that supports parks ... diminishing the ability of cities and counties to maintain parks, preserve natural resources, offer recreational opportunities, and invest in the quality of life that makes Florida’s communities strong, resilient, and economically competitive." Florida Recreation & Park Association
By The numbers
2024-2025 Impact
- 1.67 million registered library users
- 4.5 million visits at over 25,000 in-person, virtual & outreach events
- 1,600 Technobus and Bookmobile stops
- 3.1 million reference transactions
- 5.7 million physical and digital material checkouts
- 7,700 clients assisted by library social workers
- 650,000+ in-library computer sessions
- 768,000 Wi-Fi connections in libraries & Wi-Fi parking spots
- 2,700 computers & laptops available to public
Questions about our advocacy?
Want to get involved? Contact our Advocacy Chair, Kristy Quiros at kristy@friendsofmdpl.org