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Board presses city for part‑time library raises after more than a decade without increases

5772610 · September 12, 2025
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Directors said part‑time library staff have not had raises since about 2012 and pushed the mayor—s office and finance staff to approve increases; a city finance official reportedly signaled support but indicated any action may require a special appropriation rather than a rollover.

The North Public Library Board devoted a substantial portion of its Sept. 11 meeting to the issue of pay for part‑time library employees, pressing the mayor’s office and finance staff for raises after what board members said has been a decade without increases.

“It’s been since 2012, and that's over 10 years,” a board member said, summarizing the concern that part‑time hourly staff have not received salary…

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