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Library’s Future in Voters’ Hands | Seattle News
The Timberland Regional Library is asking voters to approve a tax increase in 2026 to stave off devastating cuts—raising its levy rate to 35 cents per $1,000 of property value, which would cost homeowners about $53 a year. Facing soaring costs and a state-imposed funding cap that’s left them behind, the library board chose this middle-ground option after weighing steep cuts, a lower rate, or no increase at all. With a campaign underway and a vocal opponent already lined up, the library’s future hinges on whether voters say yes—or risk losing staff, hours, and services they rely on. Listen in…
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