“We need our libraries,” said Mindy Garverick.

“Government entities need to make due with what they have,” said Jo Ellen Myers.

This was part of the recent debate between South-Western City Schools board members over the levy request from Southwest Public Libraries.

The library board voted to place a 1-mill operating levy on the November ballot. This would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $30 per year or $2.55 a month.

Because the school board is the library’s taxing agent, they must vote on the issue as well.

All board members voted in favor of the levy, except Myers.

Read full article

« Toledo public libraries fight for political support | Here | Holmes County District Public Library on Aug. 3 Ballot »