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Council unanimously approved support for Issue 2, a 1-mil property tax levy intended to restore library morning, evening, and weekend hours, outreach, programs, and book purchases. The estimated cost is $35 per year for each $100,000 of a property's assessed value.
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The council supported a proposed levy for Southwest Public Libraries, but the vote did not itself impose the tax. If approved and funded, library service restorations could begin as early as March or April 2027. Council also postponed a proposed $75,000 appropriation for a healthcare reimbursement pilot program until April 20, 2026.
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