Rockford Public Library Considers District Status

Rockford Public Library

Link to Rockford Register-Star article, "Library trustees weigh split from city control".

Excerpt:   Rockford Public Library leaders say a financial analysis would help determine whether the library should seek becoming a taxing district independent of the city.

Trying to plan for a more stable financial future, the library district proposal is one of many ideas the library is discussing in a 2012 strategic plan.

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