Washington County proposes modest levy increase to support library operations, cites rising digital demand
Library Director Jackie Kramer presented the recommended 2026 budgets for Washington County Library and the Washington County Law Library, citing growing digital circulation, staff retention work and planned facility projects; the library levy would rise about 4.6% and MELSA funding is up after 2023 legislative action.
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Library Director Jackie Kramer told the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 19 that the county’s proposed 2026 library levy contains a 4.6% increase to cover rising personnel, internal rent and technology allocation costs and to support strategic priorities across the library system.
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