Your Questions from the Survey

Below are questions that have been asked on Survey #01, which is available here:

https://goo.gl/forms/oX64hmu1K65tBQaA2

They may not all be answered, yet, but I am putting them here so you know that I'm working on finding out for you! I am by no means an expert in most of this content, but I will find somebody who is!

I have seen reference to how much the average home owner would be expected to pay per so much of their taxes but what about us big property owners farming 500 acres?

• Good question. With the exception of any exemptions you might qualify for, the levy is based on Assessed Property Value. The cap the state places on the levy for a library district is 0.00060. The preliminary budget looks like the district levy would be closer to 0.00032.
• (A personal note) There are very few things that I believe should be funded by taxes: Sheriff, Fire, Schools, and Libraries about cover the entire list. I understand the burdensome nature of taxes, which is why I worked to make the library district as fiscally responsible and efficient as possible. Yes, it is an investment in the community, and I would encourage you to use "your fair share" of the resources the district will provide. Check out a ton of books! Get that e-reader you've always wanted! Go to story-time with your kids and take that continuing education class you've always been curious about. The resources are there to be used.