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Budget challenges and funding needs for Queens Public Library
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Dennis Walcott discusses the budget challenges faced by Queens Public Library and the need for increased funding. He acknowledges that while the budget has remained flat, it doesn't meet the library's current needs.
- The fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget maintains library budgets after years of proposed cuts
- Walcott emphasizes that this is an opportune moment to invest in libraries
- He suggests that increased funding would allow libraries to better serve the public
Dennis Walcott
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And, I will definitely not repeat what Linda and Tony talked about because it applies to all of us.
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I'll just a couple of seconds to focus on the Queens Public Library and to the Queens City Council members here, specifically looking at them for all of their great work in the communities and their partnership with the Queens Public Library, with Sylvina, with Sandra, and all of those who may not be here.
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You're fantastic partners and we enjoy working with you.
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We thank you for both your individual support as well as your collective support on behalf of the community.
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To me, a couple of things are important.
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One is as Tony and Linda indicated, you know, we are appreciative of the budget staying flat, it doesn't really meet our present needs.
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In fiscal year twenty six preliminary budget, library budgets are held intact after years of proposed cuts for which we are thankful.
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But however, this is a perfect moment to invest in libraries because we continue to invest in the public.