Proposition 414 - On the Ballot November 5
Investing in Gardiner Library = Investing in Your Community
New York State Education Law 259/Chapter 414 allows voters to determine the amount of money given annually to a municipal library. In the November 2024 general election, Gardiner Library will be asking taxpayers to approve an increase of $29,434. The amount the library currently receives annually is $294,331. Don't forget to turn your ballot over to vote on the Proposition!
Benefits to the Community
- increased number and frequency of both adult and children's programs
- expanding the library eBook, eAudiobook and streaming collections
- improving accessibility by adding automatic door openers
- adding free museum and attraction passes available to all library card holders
- continuing the library's sustainability initiative by upgrading lighting and adding solar panels in order to reduce energy consumption
