Skagit County interlocal provides $17,481 for Anacortes library materials; county says this will be last year of funding

The council approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Skagit County to accept $17,481 in funding for library materials for 2025.

Mister Vogel presented the agreement and said the funding assists Anacortes Public Librarys ability to provide materials for nonresident users in unincorporated Skagit County. "This is our Interlocal with Skagit County. For decades," he said, describing the program and the 2025 amount.

Vogel said the county had sent a letter indicating this will be the last year they are able to provide the funds because they are facing their own budget difficulties. Councilmember Fantini asked whether the county's notice was permanent or a pause; Vogel said the letter read as a permanent cessation of funding but that staff could follow up.

Motion and vote: Councilmember Fantini moved and Councilmember Young seconded approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement. Roll-call votes recorded: Cooley McGrath — yes; Moulton — yes; Hubick — yes; Fantini — yes; Young — yes; Walters — yes. The…