MattersFinanceFirst seen Feb 7, 2023
Public library budget and five-year plan
The matter concerns the Greater Victoria Public Library’s 2023 budget and 2023–2027 financial plan. These plans guide library spending, but the record gives no budget figures or impact on residents.
Where it stands: The library budget and plan were considered Feb 7, 2023; no decision is recorded.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Dec 5, 2023
Greater Victoria library 2024 budget
The plan sets the Greater Victoria Public Library’s operating budget for 2024 and its financial outlook for five years. Its municipal funding supports library services available to Langford residents.
Jan 14, 2025
Greater Victoria library budget
The 2025 budget and five-year plan fund Greater Victoria Public Library services across ten municipalities. Langford’s share is $2.94 million, up $317,533 from 2024, while the total municipal contribution request rises 5.5%.
Feb 3, 2026
GVPL 2026 budget and five-year plan
Langford’s share of the Greater Victoria Public Library’s 2026 operating budget is $3,312,700, up 12.6% from 2025 and expected to add about 0.6% to city property taxes. The city also asked the library to review how municipal contributions are calculated, including the impact on fast-growing communities.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.