Municipal Funding

Issue: Potential cuts to library operating funds with the expectation that libraries will use reserves for operations.

Ask yourself:

• Using reserve funds for operations is a short-term strategy. What happens the year after this is used in terms of funding? How does the library cope with inflation and other increased costs?
• Using reserves means these funds are not available for capital improvements or repairs. How will libraries deal with these emergent requirements?

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