Burr Oak Library warns CKLS policy cut will force mill-levy increase; asks commissioners not to reappoint county representative

Jun 30, 2025

Burr Oak Library representatives told commissioners a Central Kansas Library System policy reduces their funding by $6,000, that state funding cuts removed a typical $1,000 payment, and they urged the county not to reappoint Jan Carlson as the county’s CKLS representative.

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Kelly and Becky McNichols addressed the board about an apparent Central Kansas Library System (CKLS) policy change that they said cuts $6,000 from Burr Oak Library funding. They stated the shortfall will likely require the library to raise its mill levy by approximately 0.5–0.6 mills. The McNicholses added that reduced state funding means the library will not receive the roughly $1,000 state payment it normally gets.

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