[fuckcensorship]

> The vote leaves the library with funds through the first quarter of next year. Once a reserve fund is used up, it would be forced to close, Larry Walton, the library board’s president, told Bridge Michigan – harming not just readers but the community at large.

Can anyone knowledgeably comment on the accuracy of this statement?

[aardvarkr]

That’s typically what happens when something gets defunded…do you doubt the veracity in any way?

[kmonsen]

That doesn't seem like the only option here, if I understand correctly they only declined a tax increase so the library could perhaps live on with reduced services.

[pseudalopex]

The old tax expired. Or will expire. The new proposal increased the rate apparently. I don't know how much or why.