Supporters press august library TAX petition drive

Pike resident and voter Lauryn Kozlak signs the Pike County Public Library’s petition seeking Nov. 3 ballot placement for a question creating a dedicated tax to improve and or retain existing library services county-wide. In order to ensure that the library tax question is placed on the Nov. 3 ballot, supporters must gather more than 700 petition signatures before Aug. 25. The tax is estimated at $35 for the average homeowner. Petitions are available at library branches in Dingman, Lackawaxen and Milford. For more information visit www.pcpl.org/everyonebenefits or call 570-296-8211.