Library seeks modest levy increase to close projected FY26 shortfall
Park Ridge Public Library trustees and director told council the FY26 request of $4,336,721 includes a roughly $166,800 (4%) levy increase and that the library expects a $1.1 million deficit in FY26, driven largely by staffing and rising resource and benefits costs.
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The Park Ridge library board presented its fiscal 2026 budget to council, saying the levy request is $4,336,721 and that ‘‘the fiscal year 26 budget shows a projected $1,100,000 deficit spend.’’ Trustee Greg Rusk said implementing modest levy increases now will ‘‘help ensure a soft landing when we approach the next decade.’’
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