Library Gets Boost, Transit Takes Hit | Boise News

Nampa’s city council just approved a $293 million budget that sparked fierce debate — libraries got a $175K boost to keep programs alive, while public transit took a major hit, with only one bus route surviving cuts. Residents flooded the meeting halls, passionately defending the library as a vital community hub and criticizing the transit cuts as shortsighted. Meanwhile, funding for replacing surveillance cameras raised privacy alarms, though police called it part of a planned upgrade. Tough choices were made — balancing needs with dollars — setting the stage for more heated conversations ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c433fe7d16ea1a5