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Library presents 2026 operating budget highlights and proposes solar addition to new building

5947864 · October 15, 2025
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Trustees reviewed the library’s proposed 2026 operating budget of about $5.2 million, personnel and benefits notes, and a capital project proposal to add solar panels to the recently opened fully electrified building using rebates and external funding.

Library staff presented highlights of the proposed 2026 budget and discussed a capital improvement to add solar to the new library building.

The director said the 2026 library operating budget is approximately $5,200,000 and that personnel costs were kept nearly flat, with a $2,600 net increase driven in part by a reallocation of part‑time administrative support. The budget includes a 3% merit increase for non‑represented employees; health insurance costs were budgeted with…

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