Library Issues go to the Voters

Two library issues were voted upon in Southeastern's service area on November 8th. The first, in Richland, altered the composition of the library board of trustees to represent a broader subset of the community. This vote passed 62 to 10. Congratulations to them.

Unfortunately a second vote in SE Iowa did not pass. Voters in Letts were asked to pass what we refer to as the "27 cent levy." If passed, citizens would agree to tax themselves a little higher for library service. This would have generated approximately $1300 in additional funds for the library. This vote was a tie--37 to 37. Karen Koppe, director, reports that they may attempt to pass it again in two years. You can visit the Letts Library website here.