2026-27
LIBRARY VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION
WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE 2026-27 LIBRARY BUDGET WAS APPROVED WITH 62 YES VOTES AND 5 NO VOTES.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN GAGLIANO, WHO WAS ELECTED TO A FIVE-YEAR TERM.
The library’s annual report and proposed budget is below.
|
Category |
2025-2026 |
2026-2027 |
Change Amount |
|
Salaries |
$ 1,798,138 |
$1,949,223 |
$ 151,085 |
|
Benefits |
$ 783,754 |
$ 882,509 |
$ 98,755 |
|
Library Materials |
$ 279,709 |
$ 254,659 |
($ 25,030) |
|
Programs |
$ 190,195 |
$ 158,000 |
($ 32,195) |
|
Utilities, Maintenance, Insurance, and Repairs |
$ 635,545 |
$ 567,310 |
($ 68,235) |
|
TOTAL BUDGET |
$ 3,687,340 |
$ 3,811,701 |
$124,361 |
|
Revenues |
$ 376,405 |
$ 485,400 |
$ 108,995 |
|
Transfer To/From Fund Balance |
$ 187,308 |
$ 100,000 |
($ 87,308) |
|
TAX LEVY* |
$ 3,123,627 |
$ 3,226,301 |
$ 102,674 |
*Based on the NYS Tax Levy Formula, this increase is within the NYS Tax Cap. The average homeowner in Deer Park will see an increase of approximately 12.00 per year.
Trustee Election
Trustee election for 1 member of the Board of Trustees, who will a serve a term commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2031.
John Gagliano, Board Vice President, is running unopposed.
Absentee Ballot Applications available at the library starting March 1
Completed Absentee Ballot Applications are due:
If mailed to voter: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
If delivered personally: Monday, April 13, 2026
If you have questions regarding Absentee Ballot Applications, please email Library Director, Michael Buono, at [email protected]
Public Budget Presentation: April 1 at 7pm.