The ongoing debate surrounding the Rutland Free Library and its funding has sparked a response from Don Chioffi, a resident of Rutland Town. Chioffi criticizes the lack of transparency in the library’s budget, highlighting a 10% increase that he believes has not been justified. He questions the management of the library and the selection process for representatives on the library board.
Chioffi argues for a user-fee system for the library, comparing it to the successful model used for the Transfer Station in Rutland Town. He believes that reimbursing town library users would result in significant savings for taxpayers. Chioffi also expresses concern over the neglected state of the library building and questions why the city would neglect a supposed “treasure” to the tune of $9 million.
As a longtime educator and resident of Rutland Town, Chioffi stresses that he is not anti-library, but rather in favor of a fair and fiscally responsible approach to funding. He believes that educating voters on a user-fee system could lead to continued support for the library while ensuring that the majority of town residents are not burdened with the cost of minority library usage.
Chioffi’s response comes amidst ongoing discussions about the future of the Rutland Free Library and its funding structure, with implications for both taxpayers and library users in the community.
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