Teton County Library board submits FY27 budget under county 'flat budget' guidance

The Teton County Library Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the library’s FY27 budget “for submission,” with staff allowed to make minor corrections, during its March 19 meeting. Board discussion framed the request as being built under county commissioner guidance for a “flat” budget. See meeting minutes in an Untitled document dated March 19, 2026.

In presenting the proposal, Library Director Kip Roberson said wages are calculated by the county clerk’s department and that those calculations do not include merit or cost-of-living increases. Roberson said library staff recommended a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and 3% merit increase, but those were not included in the county’s wage calculation for the submission. The minutes also note the library expects higher costs in collections, facilities, and IT equipment because of pricing and availability issues.

The board also discussed a request that the county fund capital reserves for building improvements, and noted FY27 budget assumptions could change based on actions in the upcoming Wyoming Legislature. The Library Board Meeting Agenda (March 19, 2026) provides the public-facing context for the budget discussion.