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Library director warns of state funding decline; staff cuts and grants planned
Summary
The Library director told the board state funding has fallen and the library reduced expenses where possible, plans to seek grants and donations, and expects wage increases of no more than about 2.7%; corrections to salary totals (possibly $319,000) were noted in the Recommended budget column.
The Library director reported reduced funding from the state that has made projecting future revenue difficult. To balance the 2026 request, the director said staff made cuts where possible, will seek grants and donations, and expects any wage increase to be limited to approximately 2.7%.
Board members discussed reducing outside legal fees and instead using county legal or state resources to lower costs. Staff noted a likely correction to Recommended salary and wages entries — possibly bringing the Recommended total to about $319,000 — and said the department will pursue grants to help cover programming and operational needs.
