2026-27 LIBRARY VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 10:00am to 8:00pm in the library. The library’s annual report and proposed budget is below. For the 2026–2027 fiscal year, the total amount of real estate taxes to be raised is $3,226,301, an increase from $3,120,214 in the prior year. This 3.4% increase remains within the New York State Tax Cap. This is a $12.00 increase to property taxes for the year based on the average assessed value of residential property in Deer Park.  Category  2025–2026 Budget  2026–2027 Proposed Budget  Personnel (Salaries)  $1,798,138  $1,949,223  Benefits (Health Insurance)  $783,754  $882,509  Library Materials  $279,709  $254,659  Programs  $190,195  $158,000  Utilities, Maintenance, Insurance, and Repairs  $635,545  $567,310  Total Operating Expenditures  $3,687,340  $3,811,701  Use of Fund Balance  $187,308  $100,000    Trustee Petitions available at the library starting February 13 One position is up for election on the Board of Trustees, presently held by John Gagliano. This position is a five (5) year term of office, beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2031. If you are interested in running for office, you must: Be a current resident of the Deer Park School District and may only be nominated by petition. Return a completed petition to the Director’s Office no later than 5pm on March 16.  *Trustee petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the school district, and shall include the address of each signer. 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, or are interested in running for office and have questions regarding the responsibilities of a publicly elected library trustee, please email Library Director, Michael Buono, at [email protected] We will have Voter Registration at the library on March 31 from 4-8pm Public Budget Presentation: April 1 at 7pm. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.