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Elmwood board approves modest increase to 2026 library budget
Summary
Trustees approved the 2026 Library budget, including an approximate $1,270 increase (about 3%) to designated budget lines to align wages toward median levels and cover higher costs for materials and energy; wage increases tied to satisfactory performance reviews.
The Elmwood Village Board approved the 2026 Library budget on Jan. 12, which includes an approximate $1,270 increase—about a 3% adjustment to designated lines—to bring wages closer to median levels for similar-size libraries and cover higher costs for books, supplies, transportation and energy.
Library Director Nick Andrews presented the report and noted the Library Board appointed a new member but remains short one appointee. Trustees discussed that wage increases for library staff would depend on satisfactory employee performance reviews. The Library budget motion, moved by Pam Marson and seconded by Dawn Toth, passed on a roll call vote.
The minutes do not list specific salary amounts or the name of the newly appointed Library Board member. The Library plans additional events and is seeking volunteers for an open Library Board seat, as noted in the director’s report.
