Is Troy library a political football?
On Aug. 2, Troy citizens will have the opportunity to approve a 0.7 millage to fund our library.
Most Troy citizens want to maintain the library. The difference of opinion is whether a tax increase for the library is needed. Those supporting a “yes” vote believe that the city does not currently have enough funds to maintain the library. Those supporting a “no” vote believe that those funds are available. Who can the average voter trust?
Unfortunately, funding for the Troy library has become a political football
Fortunately, voters have the power to end this game by approving a designated tax source to keep our library open. Yes, a tax increase of any type is not welcome in today’s economic environment. However this dedicated tax will not fund a luxury library, but it will maintain an affordable economy model. It will be a tax to support our library and benefit our community.
Troy voters will also vote in November to elect a mayor and council members. Those officials will then have the opportunity to identify cost-savings in the budget for essential municipal services.
– Dave Lambert, Troy
went to the SAVE the LIBRARY,,Tv meeting,,only about 60 people..TV cable service..needs some eduaction,,about :live: call in PHones,,at the meeting,,they almost unhearable.."yes' vote side,,,only used.what "if" stuff and "if" no library.,,.the city Is doomed.,,on the tax accountibty side,,say we want a library,,but within the current budget. A union controled city have very options. "if' the yes we need more taxes,,stayed home,,No problem,
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