Politics & Government
Lisbon Agrees to Resume Pauline Haass Library Funding Negotiations
Lisbon voted to welcome resuming discussions over the funding dispute of the Pauline Haass Library with Sussex.
Lisbon has agreed to resume negotiations with Sussex over a long-term joint funding agreement for the Pauline Haass Library after Lisbon rejected a negotiation proposal, reported the Sussex Sun.
The Town of Lisbon has been thinking about discontinuing its funding of the library because Lisbon and Sussex cannot reach a funding agreement. Lisbon believes Sussex should pay more because its residents use the library more.
Lisbon made a counteroffer but Sussex refused and has also been thinking about fully funding the library themselves.
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The Lisbon Board will be sending a letter to Sussex about possibly setting up a meeting to continue discussions, reported the Sussex Sun.
Lisbon currently funds $335,000, and Sussex funds about $350,000. The library has a $1 million operating budget.
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Lisbon currently funds $335,000, and Sussex funds about $350,000. The library has a $1 million operating budget.
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