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Lake Agassiz Regional Library asks Polk County for $28,000 to bolster frontline pay
Summary
Lake Agassiz Regional Library asked Polk County for an additional $28,000 in 2026 to sustain wage increases for frontline staff and avoid cutting hours at local branches, citing circulation and service demand across the region.
Liz, director of Lake Agassiz Regional Library, asked the Polk County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday to increase the county’s 2026 contribution by $28,000 to keep pace with recent union-negotiated pay increases for frontline staff.
The request, presented with regional circulation data and program examples, is intended to help the library retain staff and maintain services across its 22 locations serving seven counties. Liz told commissioners the regional system is “busier than ever,”…
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