1) The Library declared the trees around the Main Library back in 2016 a problem the same year that Proposition E was introduce and passed by San Francisco voters.

2) Bureau of Urban Forestry claims that 19 ficus trees around the Main Library are not a safety problem.

3) Street sf tree report on Proposition E for 2017-2018 "Prioritize 1 tree pruning, removal and sidewalk repair around bus stops, schools and senior centers."

4) Street sf tree report 2017-2018 "No funds for planting included in program."

5) Department of Public Works requires for 10 or more trees to be removed a fee of $1,542.00. Unable to verify that the Main Library paid or got a free waiver.