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Board phases down county support for Chapel Hill Public Library over three years
Summary
After debate over service impacts and town‑county obligations, the Board approved a three‑year phase‑in reduction to Chapel Hill Public Library funding (OP‑B01B) to ease the transition; earlier attempts to fully restore funding failed.
The Board considered competing proposals for Chapel Hill Public Library funding during the June 4 work session. Commissioners debated restoring funding immediately, phasing reductions, or maintaining recommended cuts. After discussion about municipal funding roles and the county’s obligation to residents outside Chapel Hill, the Board unanimously approved OP‑B01B, a three‑year phase‑in approach to reduce county support gradually while giving the Town of Chapel Hill time to adjust.
Vice‑Chair Amy Fowler and Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford emphasized the library’s service role for seniors, students, people experiencing homelessness and community programs; opponents cited past communications and the county’s long‑term plan to open a southern branch. The resolution table records OP‑B01B providing total funding of $414,216 for FY27 under the three‑year phase‑in approach.
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