Tax for library approved in Webster Parish

MINDEN, La. (AP) - Voters in Webster Parish approved renewal of a 10-year tax dedicated to the parish library system.

The Minden Press-Herald reports (https://bit.ly/1iR31hE ) the proposal was approved in Saturday’s voting, with about 85 percent of votes cast going for renewal.

The 12-mill property tax is expected to bring in more than $2.9 million annually to pay for the library’s operations.

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Information from: Minden Press-Herald, https://www.press-herald.com/