Commission restores interim library funding, orders public solicitation for long-term operator

Sep 3, 2026

Facing prolonged public comment, the Commission voted to boost the Library Division budget to $500,000 through Sept. 30, 2027, and directed the City Manager to publish a solicitation for nonprofit and for‑profit proposals and report back next spring.

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After sustained public comment urging the city to keep the local library open, Commissioner Turney moved to increase Library Division funding from $266,326 to $500,000 and to require the City Manager to solicit proposals for operation.

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