Bloomington approves 2026 budget and library increase; sewer fund projects a $60,808 shortfall
The board approved the 2026 budget including a 4% library increase and set the levy; officials warned the sewer utility projects a net loss of $60,808, which would require a 42.35% rate increase to close the gap and the board deferred any rate decision until December.
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The Village of Bloomington board voted on Nov. 3 to approve the 2026 budget and set the levy payable in 2025–26, including a 4% increase in village support to the library, raising the village contribution from $26,000 to $27,040. Grant County’s contribution to the library rose to $23,412.10, bringing total projected library income to $50,952; the budget includes a larger wage line for potentially staffing Thursday morning hours.
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