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Library director reports 8% FY2026 cut, Beach pop-up opening, North Greenwood mural and vendor disruption
Summary
Jennifer Obermeyer, Clearwater's library director, reported that the adopted FY2026 city budget included an 8% reduction to the library that required hour and position adjustments and outlined operational updates including a Beach branch pop-up, a North Greenwood mural and vendor disruptions.
Jennifer Obermeyer, the Clearwater library director, reported at the Nov. 6 advisory board meeting that the city'wide FY2026 budget was adopted and that the library experienced an 8% reduction that led to changes in hours and some position reductions.
"The library did have a reduction, an 8% reduction in our budget," Obermeyer said, noting the budget was adopted after the required two readings and took effect Oct. 1. She said the cuts translated into adjusted hours and personnel changes in the department.
Obermeyer reviewed upcoming and recent programs, including Halloween…
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