Trustees weigh capital plan and reserve use as library drafts 2027 budget

May 28, 2026

Director Electra Branwin presented two budget pathways and recommended smoothing and targeted pilot spending; trustees favored a service-continuation approach with incremental capital funding, using part of a $95,000 underspend to smooth increases and budgeting for boiler replacement.

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At the May 28 meeting, Library Director Electra Branwin presented two draft budget pathways for the 2027 submission and urged trustees to finalize a direction ahead of the county deadline. She said the board must deliver a budget to the county by Aug. 15 and aim for a June board approval to allow city council review in July.

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