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Greenwood Public Library warns of funding 'cliff,' says hiring freeze in effect
Summary
Greenwood Public Library leaders told Johnson County commissioners on June 23 that changes to local income tax rules will cut library revenue over the next three years, prompting a hiring freeze and service adjustments despite rising usage.
Tamara Russell, a Greenwood Public Library trustee, and Cheryl Doss, the library's executive director, told the Johnson County Board of Commissioners on June 23 that the library is preparing for a multi-year drop in revenue tied to changes in local income tax law and has imposed a hiring freeze to preserve reserves.
Russell introduced the update, saying she has served on the library's board since 2018. Doss said the library finished a remodel and has seen “door counts are through the roof,” circulation up and library card issuance “up 64%.” She…
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