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West Haven Public Library urges council to approve FY26 funding, cites rising use and digital access needs
2942142 · April 9, 2025
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Summary
The West Haven Public Library director asked the council to support the proposed FY26 budget for libraries, saying library services account for about 1% of the city budget while offering critical internet access, programs and community services.
Catherine Bushman read a statement to the council on behalf of Colleen Bailey, director of the West Haven Public Library, urging support for the library’s portion of the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
"The library is a mere 1% of the city's total budget with that funding providing a myriad of…
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