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Library Budget Vote Ahead in East Hampton

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:31
Carissa Katz

On Saturday, registered voters in the East Hampton, Springs, and Wainscott school districts will have the chance to vote "yes" or "no" on the East Hampton Library's proposed 2024-25 spending plan of $3,892,437.

Taxpayer money provides the bulk of the library's budget, but private donations and fund-raising events typically keep tax increases modest. The projected tax increase to the average household comes out to $14.83 for the year. It is, however, above the cap on tax-levy increases this year, so the library budget needs at least 60-percent voter approval to pass.

According to the library website, budget changes for the coming year include a $121,460 increase in employee salaries and benefits, a $16,000 increase in funding for programs such as adult lectures and the annual children's fair, and a $2,000 decrease in administrative costs. In addition, this year's revenue is projected to increase by $169,080,

Voting will open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Those with further questions can contact the library director, Dennis Fabiszak, at [email protected].

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