On August 5, 2014, there will be a Library Millage Renewal Proposition on the primary election ballot. This is NOT a new tax. It is only a reauthorization of an existing millage at the same rate of 4/10 mill that has been in place since 1994 and ensures the continued operation of our public libraries for the next six years.
- The Library Millage is the source of
67% of the Library’s annual budget.
- In Michigan, public libraries are
97% locally funded.
- This is NOT a bond issue for a new
building or expansion. Monies collected are for operational
purposes.
- No taxes are captured by the
Gaylord DDA on any residential properties in the City, County or
Townships.
- The Otsego County Library has
twice been recognized by the State Library for outstanding services.
- We also received the highest
satisfaction ratings in
a county Quality of Life survey.
In 2013, 118,921 people
walked through our doors, borrowing 175,131 items.
Online resources received 91,502
uses from homes, schools and offices.
12,664 questions were
answered.
The Library offered 371
preschool, K-3, tween, teen and adult programs with an attendance of
10,966.
Computers were used 29,210
times, with another 11,521 using library wireless.
We issued 1,247 new library
cards for a total of 21,257 registered users.
On an Otsego County home with an assessed value of $100,000, this millage would cost $20.00 annually.
Paid for by the Friends of the Library Campaign Committee