Library asks for 1.5% increase as Pine County confronts $2.4M 2027 budget gap
East Central Regional Library requested a 1.5% county increase to preserve current hours and services; county staff warned of a $2.4 million preliminary budget shortfall and directed departments to propose cuts and consider limited reserve use.
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East Central Regional Library asked Pine County for a 1.5% increase in 2027 funding to maintain current staffing and open hours, while county finance staff presented an updated budget showing a projected $2.4 million shortfall for 2027.
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