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East Central Regional Library seeks $392,128 from Pine County for 2027; board notes staffing stability
Summary
Library officials requested a 1.5% increase for Pine County's 2027 contribution ($392,128) and said the request preserves current staffing and service hours; commissioners noted the state's mandated baseline and discussed past reductions.
Representatives for the East Central Regional Library presented a budget request for 2027 totaling $392,128, a 1.5% increase for Pine County compared with the current year. Presenters said the funding request is a compromise among participating counties and will maintain current library hours and staffing.
The board discussed the state-mandated minimum payment level and acknowledged that two years of small incremental increases followed larger cuts; the library presenter said the current request represented a targeted effort to avoid further service reductions.
Commissioners asked staff to note the request for the 2027 budget process; the library matter will be considered alongside other department and partner requests.
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