Ohio Library Seeks 1-mill Property Tax in November

Link to July 30 Chillicothe Gazette article, "Pike library seeks levy to offset funding loss."

Excerpt: The library board met in special session Monday, where it decided it was best to let Pike County residents decide if they want services restored or if they are OK with further cuts in hours and resources. This is the first time in the library's 70-year history it is asking the community for a local property tax, said director Tom Adkins.

Reductions made so far this year at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County:
1. Materials expenditures
2. Layoff notices given to 10 employees
3. Hours of operations cut twice

Further cuts might need to be considered, including cutting back branch schedules to 12 hours per week.