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Residents urge Clinton council to restore $47,000 library funding as budget passes
Summary
During a public hearing on the FY 2026–27 operating budget, teachers, parents and business owners urged council to reverse a proposed $47,000 reduction to the Clinton Public Library—citing impacts to RiverShare, literacy programs and outreach—while the council proceeded to adopt the budget and said it would review amendments.
Residents and educators urged the Clinton City Council to restore a proposed $47,000 cut to the Clinton Public Library as the council moved forward to adopt the fiscal 2026–27 operating budget.
"The proposed budget cuts put the current library services at risk," said Linda Smithson, a teacher librarian for Clinton Community Schools, arguing that programs such as BLAST and school collaborations are fundamental to student achievement and local workforce readiness. Smithson told the council research shows a $1 investment in libraries yields $4–$5 in…
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