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Library budget shows shortfall; truth-in-taxation hearing flagged for Aug. 26
Summary
Mount Pleasant's proposed library budget for FY2025'26 shows a projected negative balance; council members discussed possible budget cuts, alternate revenue sources and the option of truth-in-taxation procedures on Aug. 26 if adjustments are not taken.
City officials opened a public hearing on the Mount Pleasant Library's proposed FY2025'26 budget and reviewed options to address a projected deficit.
A council member asked whether a truth-in-taxation hearing would be required to cover the shortfall. Staff confirmed truth-in-taxation could be necessary and that the public hearing date would be Aug. 26 if the council chose to pursue an increase in property tax to cover the gap. "On the library, we're gonna have a...Because it's a potential to an increase in tax?" a council member asked; staff confirmed the procedure and date.
Council members discussed alternatives including cutting discretionary spending or asking the library to scale back operations. Officials said some costs (for example, wages or program expenses) could be reassigned across departments, and emphasized they would consider cuts before moving to tax increases.
The hearing closed with no members of the public speaking. Council directed staff to continue work on balancing options and to present updates before any decision to pursue truth-in-taxation.
