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Fresno County is weighing a bold move: privatizing its entire public library system amid a deep budget crisis, sparked by a grand jury report questioning oversight of Measure B—the main funding source set to expire in 2029. While some see privatization as a way to cut costs and create a neutral, education-focused space, critics warn of lost transparency, censorship risks, and harm to staff jobs and benefits. Past attempts in other California communities have yielded mixed outcomes, with some reversing course after failing to deliver promised savings. The county’s study on cost savings and Measure B implications is due by year’s end, with supervisors poised to decide whether to hand over public libraries to private hands.

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