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Budget committee moves $50,000 allocated for library planning into contingency after debate

3548488 · May 16, 2025
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Committee members debated whether to keep $50,000 earmarked for library planning (steering‑committee work and consultant studies) or move it to contingency; after discussion the money was moved to contingency so council retains control of how it is spent.

The Coos Bay Budget Committee debated a $50,000 line in the library fund historically used for a library steering committee and related planning work, then voted to move the amount into the general fund contingency.

Library Director Sammy told the committee the library's operational budget is funded by the Coos County Library Service District and that the $50,000 line had been used previously for consultant work and…

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