Beecher Public Library District Meeting | September 16, 2025

Article Summary: The Beecher Public Library Board has started its annual budget process by discussing the upcoming tax levy ordinance, which is proposed at $392,000. A final vote on the levy, which provides a major source of the library’s operational funding, is expected at the board’s October meeting.

Proposed Tax Levy Key Points:

• The board discussed a suggested tax levy amount of $392,000 for the upcoming fiscal year.

• The tax levy is a primary source of funding for the library’s staff, materials, and operations.

• The board is scheduled to vote on the final levy ordinance at its meeting in October.

The Beecher Public Library District board on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, began its annual process of setting its property tax levy, with preliminary discussion centering on a proposed figure of $392,000.

The tax levy is the formal request the library district makes to the county for the property tax revenue it needs to fund its operations for the upcoming year. These funds are essential for covering expenses such as staffing, purchasing new books and materials, maintaining the building, and providing public programs.

The discussion at the September meeting was the first step in the process, allowing board members to review the suggested amount before a formal vote. According to the agenda, the final levy ordinance is scheduled to be presented for a vote at the board’s next regular meeting on October 21. After the library board approves the ordinance, it will be filed with the county clerk to be included in residents’ property tax bills for the following year.