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Ferndale library seeks voter approval in August for operating and capital millages
Summary
Ferndale Area District Library directors presented a two-question millage proposal to the city council: a 3.31‑mill operational renewal (2.81 renewal + 0.5 new) and a separate 0.5‑mill capital levy to fund building repairs and tech upgrades; presenters warned cuts to digital borrowing, programs and hours if voters do not approve it.
Jeff Milo, director of marketing and communications for the Ferndale Area District Library, told the City Council the library will ask voters to approve two millage questions on the Aug. 4 primary ballot: a 3.31‑mill request to fund day‑to‑day operations (of which 2.81 mils would renew the current rate) and a separate 0.5‑mill question for capital projects and long‑term repairs.
The library’s director, Drew McCauley, introduced the proposal and highlighted rising use: Milo cited a 45% increase in checkouts over 10 years, a 92% increase in program attendance since 2016, and about 50,000…
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