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The library levy will have another try, this time with the help of the Calhoun County
Board of Education. Library Board President Grace Richards asked the board to
sponsor the levy, after two failed attempts. The levy has been slightly short of getting
the 60% required votes.
The Board voted unanimously to sponsor the cause, which would require a 50% yes
vote by Calhoun citzens.
Richards said the library is on shaky ground, trying to survive. They have been asking
the taxpayers to pass a $30,000 annual levy, which would be in effect for three years,
and would minimally raise taxes for most property owners. She said it would be the
cost of "a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk" for most residents.
Denise Ash of the West Virginia Library Commission told Board members "Thirteen
county Boards of Education have assisted libraries."
The issue will likely be placed on the ballot this fall.
The Board said the library must assume all expenses of placing the issue on the
ballot.
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