Even with the proposed increase, Skaneateles homeowners will pay significantly less than residents in comparable Central New York communities, which spend 1.5 to 4 times more on library taxes. Currently, the owner of a $1 million home pays $120 per year; after the increase, that amount would be $243.
This is an investment in both the present and future of our community. This levy increase makes possible something Skaneateles has long needed: a brand new library – a space designed for the way our community lives, learns, and connects today and for generations to come.