Basic functions that are part of our society should, in fact, be able to function with a point of break even mode from the taxes that are paid for their upkeep. The DPL has a dedicated millage that is supposed to support the libraries in the city. The curent budget for the library this year is $51,442,053. A significant chunk of this is salaries and benefits. Perhaps the staff and administration can give back the 6% in total raises they got the past 2 years in order to attempt to reconcile income with expenditures?
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