Cranbury Public Library Foundation Fund Drive

[Guest1826-psor]

Just received the fund drive letter. My question is why should I give more than my taxes are already providing? I gave for the support of the new building since that was not to be at the taxpayers' expense. Now, however, I find it difficult to give more. The state mandates how much a township must provide its public library. I don't know the formula, but in 2022 the township budget for the library was $663,769 or $206 (on average) for each taxpayer. In 2023 we have already spent the budget of $715,188. It would appear to me that the library should be able to fund all expenses and programs with this amount of money. If not, I'd like to the library post its financial statements on its web site so I can be persuaded to give more.

[Budget-s010]

I believe as the Library receives tax dollars, you should be able to view the budget and expenses. I can't seem to find anything online but it should be made available if you ask. It may have to be through an O.P.R. request (although like the Township budget it really should be posted on the website).

[anon;oqs33 lied to a-32r1]

We were lied to by the promoters of the Library---Just another Ferrante Smoke and Mirrors lie. We will bear the costs of the self monument for ever and ever. They now say that" It is ONLY WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT that we can continue to provide the most complete services and events for the community"---well that sure was not any part of the original fund raising promotions. The taxpayers were sold a bill goods that was worthless. If funds are needed I think that the big promoters of this fiasco should dig deep into their pockets and fund any of this stuff themselves. To allow this entire project to start without a vote from the community was a sham. They knew that the community would vote NO. This was just another scam by the self promoting publicity seeking few that continue to rule what once was a very nice community.
On another note the hot shots that gave the design contract to an insider failed to get a proper parking plan, The present parking plan of 22 spaces fails the criteria that would have been needed as per the Master Plan so here we got short changed again. For example take 5 spots for administration then we are only left wit 17 places for patrons and a number of those are restricted for Handicap Parking! That would never had been allowed at any other private entity.

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[anon-p0q2]

No one any pays attention to candidates night. It used to be a good event where people came in person, socialized and the actually asked good questions of candidates. Candidates actually went door to door and campaigned. Now the candidates don’t knock on doors, the candidates night is just an online event with the only people
Attending being either Women’s club members or those aligned to the candidates. And the TC race has just been either people running because there is no one else like Matt or people who are running because there is no other choice like Joe. I actually hope Joe wins because this is like his 10th time running.

As far as candidates night again, zoom is a joke. A few years ago zoom was filled with the Dem candidates fan club making comments and last year the Republicans didn’t even show. If they are serious about candidates night they need to go back in person like every other event. Otherwise just stop doing it.