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County adopts principles for WCCLS service boundaries and funding allocation; centralized collections planned

5905515 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Commissioners adopted principles for Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) service boundaries and a funding allocation methodology; the plan includes a move toward centralized collections and a funding formula that aims to raise each partner at least 5% compared with FY25–26 allocations.

Washington County commissioners on Oct. 7 adopted principles that will guide library service boundaries and the funding allocation methodology for the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) partner consideration.

What the board approved: County staff presented a methodology that applies population and other factors to allocate levy funding among nine city partners, three nonprofit library partners and county-run services. The board adopted guiding principles…

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