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Special Legislative District Public Library; advantages:

• Service areas can be freely drawn to mirror usage patterns
• Best opportunity to eliminate unserved areas & equalize support
• Potential for enabling bonding for capital projects
• Library can set time & place for initial and succeeding votes
• Stable funding – once budget approved by voters - cannot be reduced
• Library is independent from municipalities & school district
• Elected trustees provide “representation” for taxpayers
• Straightforward process for seeking increase