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Residents urge council to preserve Cottage Grove Library amid budget shortfall
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Cottage Grove City Council to protect library hours and staff after the city disclosed a budget shortfall; speakers described the library as essential for technology access, literacy programs and community connection and asked for transparent budgets and community-driven solutions.
A steady stream of residents urged the Cottage Grove City Council on March 23 to preserve services at the Cottage Grove Library after budget discussions indicated a shortfall.
Tim Cavinee (Ward 3) opened the public-comment period urging councilors to keep the library open and stressing its role as a provider of free technology, Wi‑Fi and programs for job seekers and low‑income families. "Cottage Grove Library is one of the primary providers of free technology for those who cannot afford it at…
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