Library staffing and wages
Summary
Testimony revealed the library runs on one full-timer and eleven part-timers, with no merit raises in 18 years and wages lower than a teen's fast-food job. Councilmember Cortney flagged that salary growth is outpacing inflation and population combined — a sustainability concern he wants addressed.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Salaries and wages are over 75% of the library budget and have grown roughly 6% a year since COVID.
Underpaid library staff who gain a full-time position and stability — if the funding holds.
Taxpayers concerned about locking in permanently rising personnel costs that rarely come back down.
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