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Regional library board approves 0% overall budget increase; Pine County’s levy share falls

5393907 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

After considering three proposals, the regional library board accepted a 0% overall budget increase for the coming year; because of the funding formula Pine County’s share decreased by about $6,000 while the system will use fund balance and allow counties to buy back staff hours locally.

Commissioners reported that a regional library board meeting produced a compromise budget: the board received three proposals (0%, 2.5%, and 5% overall increases) and approved a 0% increase overall. Because the library funding formula…

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