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Help secure a modern library for Troy residents.
Our Purpose
Vote Yes for the Troy Library is dedicated to advocating for the library bond proposal. By raising awareness about the community's need for a new library, we aim to ensure that current residents and future generations have access to vital educational resources and a space that fosters growth and learning.
Troy's next chapter starts here
Why should I vote yes for the bond in November?
What You Need To Know
Frequently Asked Questions
1 / What will the new library include?
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Approximately 90,000 square foot, three story building
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Multiple dedicated meeting and study rooms
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A maker space and memory lab
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Dedicated spaces for adults, teens, and children
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Outdoor space and cafe
2 / Taxes are already high. Why should I pay more?
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Troy's capital millage rate has decreased by more than 27% since 2001
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Troy levied the second lowest city tax rate in Oakland county in 2024
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​Most of the taxes you pay to Troy are collected on behalf of the Troy School District, Oakland County Intermediate School District, and the Michigan Department of Education
3 / Why not just fix the existing building?
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Just renovating the existing building has been estimated to cost $42 million in 2025 dollars
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The building will still be only 50,000 square feet, which is half the size needed for a population the size of Troy, per analysis performed by consultant ReThinking Libraries
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Troy's capital tax funding has declined from $12.7 million in 1999 to $7.3 million (adjusted for inflation) in 2024. A library renovation would have to compete against every other road, public safety, and quality of life improvement request in the city