FYE27 Library Vote

Moffat Library FYE27 Library Vote

FYE27 BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 from 9 am - 8 pm
@ Moffat Library of Washingtonville, 6 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY

BOARD TRUSTEE VACANCY: There are (3) seats up for election on the Board of Trustees. Term is for 5 years. Candidate biographies are available to view at the front desk two (2) weeks prior to vote.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 from 9 am - 8 pm @ Moffat Library
WHO CAN VOTE: All residents of the Washingtonville Central School District registered to vote in a general or school election.
INFORMATION MEETING: Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 7 pm.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Available at Library Front Desk. Ballots must be received by 5 pm on May 12th, 2026.
CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHY: Available to view at Library Front Desk two (2) weeks prior to vote.
FOR MORE INFO: Go to our website at: www.moffatlibrary.org
FYE26 Operating Budget Proposal

PROPOSED

OPERATION FYE26 FYE27
Library Materials, Svcs & Programs 194,500 195,500
Building- Maintenance & Utilities 364,500 3764,500
Other Operating Expenses 80,300 80,300
Professional Services 30,000 30,000
Professional 1,005,000 1,040,000
Pension & Benefits 303,883 329,560
GROSS OPERATING BUDGET 1,978,183 2,049,860
Less Fines (5,000) (5,000)
Less Other Revenue (20,000) (60,000)
Less Reserve Funds (375,000) (325,000)
Net Operating Budget Tax Levy 1,578,183 1,659,860
*Voter Approved Building Debt Service 573,750 548,750
**Total Tax Levy 2,151,933 2,208,610

* Please note that in addition to the tax levy for the FYE27 operating budget, there is an estimated FYE27 tax levy of $548,750 to pay the debt service on the voter-approved bond for the renovation and expansion of the Moffat Library building.

**This 2.6% increase is approximately a $6.08 increase per household per year.  In other words, the average increase per family is equivalent to the cost of 2 cups of coffee per year.