library budget
Planning and funding for Two Rivers’ public library services and needs.
What to Watch
Watch for the proposed 2027 library funding amount, any service or staffing changes, and whether the committee gives direction on the request.
Coming Up
The Story
The library’s 2026 proposal sought $13,635 more in city tax support, a 2% increase over 2025. Council later debated whether to fund the library at the Library Board’s requested level while working through the broader 2026 budget. The Personnel and Finance Committee is scheduled to receive proposed 2027 library budgets Oct. 29.
Record
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Library staff presented the Lester Public Library’s proposed 2026 budget and programming overview. The proposal included a $13,635, or 2%, increase in city tax support from 2025; county revenue was projected to rise $19,414, or 8.59%, and expenses were projected to rise 3.44%.
Personnel and Finance Committee -
The committee heard the 2026 library budget request; no vote or recommendation was recorded for that item.
Personnel and Finance Committee -
During a work session on the draft 2026 city budget, council members discussed whether library services should be funded at the level requested by the Library Board. No final decision was made during the discussion.
City Council Work Session -
Staff presented a draft $42 million 2026 city budget with a proposed 3.8% levy increase and one-time balancing measures including land sales, a debt premium, and a cell-tower payment.
City Council Work Session -
The Personnel and Finance Committee is scheduled to receive proposed library budgets for 2027. The agenda does not list funding amounts, service changes, or a recommended funding level.
Personnel and Finance Committee