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Library director says West Bend library 'severely underfunded' as board urged to press aldermen
Summary
In its May meeting the West Bend Community Memorial Library Board heard that per-capita funding remains well below peers, staff called the library 'severely underfunded,' and members were urged to advocate to aldermen and the city for increased operating and maintenance funding.
The West Bend Community Memorial Library remains significantly underfunded compared with area peers, library director Steve told the board at its May 20 meeting, and board members discussed steps to press the city and aldermen for higher ongoing support.
“We are Severely underfunded. Severely underfunded,” Steve said during the library director’s report, noting the library’s 2024 per-capita funding is roughly $30.05 while the regional average is substantially higher. He…
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