On June 16, the Monterey City Council is expected to vote on proposed budget reductions in response to revenue losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The staff recommendation includes a cut of up to 60.2% to the 2020-21 Library budget.
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Dear Friend of MPL,

Monterey Public Library faces an unprecedented emergency.

The City of Monterey projects a $31 million revenue loss in the current and upcoming fiscal years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council has the difficult task of closing this gap.… Read more

As you may have heard, the City of Monterey faces devastating revenue losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the April 21 meeting, the City Council will consider a proposal to reduce 106 city positions, 83 of which are currently filled.… Read more