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St. Tammany Library reports millage renewal, plans makerspace and capital work; director to leave
Summary
The St. Tammany Parish Library told the council it won a recent millage renewal, reported audited balances and outlined capital projects (Mandeville, Slidell, Lacombe) and a pilot makerspace; Director Kelly LaRocca said she will depart and the board plans a multi-year approach to facility choices.
The St. Tammany Parish Library reported to the parish council that voters approved a recent millage renewal in March and that the system will proceed with capital and service planning while the board conducts a leadership transition.
"For every dollar invested in St. Tammany Parish Library, we are able to return a dollar 65 to the community," Director Kelly LaRocca told the council, citing an economic-impact study the library used during the millage campaign.
Key numbers and budget facts
- 2024 audited revenues: $13,063,762.67; 2024 expenditures: $12,542,336.21.
- The library reported a December 31, 2024 cash-on-hand figure of $6,317,694 and a total fund-balance presentation of about $19,000,158 (the larger number includes tax revenue carried forward that is dedicated to next year's budget, not all of it liquid cash).
- The library emphasized most operating revenue (about 95%) is ad valorem property-tax millage passed…
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