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Commissioners place Federated Library system referendum question on the ballot at 0.09 mills
Summary
Bedford County commissioners approved ballot language for a Federated Library System referendum that would establish a county library tax at 0.09 mills (estimated $9 per $100,000 assessed value); the referendum was initiated by the library and will include plain-language materials for voters.
Bedford County commissioners voted to approve the ballot rubric for a referendum asking voters whether to establish a county library system funded by a 0.09‑mill tax.
A commissioner read the referendum language into the record: "Should the county of Bedford support the Federated Library System of Bedford County to operate as a county library system by establishing a special library tax at a rate of 0.09 mills on all taxable real estate in Bedford County. That will be $9 per assessed value of $100,000 followed by a yes or no line." The commissioner noted that the referendum was initiated by the community and the Federated Library and that petition signatures required for placement on the ballot were submitted.
Commissioners said additional plain-language informational materials will be provided so voters can assess the measure. Amber Snyder, representing the Federated Library System, was present in the meeting.
Ending: The referendum will appear on the ballot for voter decision; county election officials and the library will provide further informational materials ahead of the vote.
