Residents urge full library funding as county, Rapid City negotiate contract and reserves A public commenter pressed Pennington County commissioners to restore full library funding for 2026; county staff say they are negotiating annual contract language with Rapid City and smaller libraries and will return with a proposal Dec. 16 after clarifying which parcels pay the library levy and how reserves should be used.

Residents are rallying for full library funding as Pennington County navigates negotiations for 2026 amid heated public comments and critical discussions.

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