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Voters Approve Library Budget and Elect Two Trustees
May 20, 2025
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Library News
Albany city residents voted May 20 to approve a 5% increase in Albany Public Library’s operating budget tax levy, which is under the NYS tax cap. The budget was approved by 80% of the voters, with a final tally of 2,571 to 655. The approved 2025-26 library operating tax levy is $8,257,997. The...