shitty politicians who refuse to cut the outrageous spending on the nypd see libraries as easy targets
it’s not that complicated
You should check out the article, it’s actually almost the exact opposite of that - libraries are singled out for cuts because mayors know that people really care about them and will freak out, distracting from other issues:
But according to experts, libraries are often singled out for cuts because mayors know slashing library services will draw public outcry and spur a battle with the City Council — which chips in for library spending from its own discretionary pot of money.
“Mayors know that the councilmembers will try to restore the cuts because that is something that constituents feel and will complain about,” Moss said.
i would argue that this is simply another reason this is done, not an alternate explanation.
