The sixth cent sales tax proposal to build a new Natrona County Public Library just needs approval from the Natrona County Commission to be placed on the November ballot.

In order for Natrona County residents to vote on the measure in November, four of the six municipalities and the county commission need to give their approval.

"This is not an elected politicians decision, it is the people's decision," said county commissioner Barb Peryam. "I will do everything in my power to make sure they have a chance to decide."

The Bar Nunn Town Council recently became the fourth municipality in the county to approve the proposal, according to library director Bill Nelson.

The Evansville Town Council decided to allow the measure to be on the ballot in late June, the Casper City Council voted July 1, and the Mills Town Council approved the request on July 9.

The Midwest and Edgerton town governments remain undecided. Town officials will meet with library trustees again before giving a definite answer.

Before the library will go to the commission, Nelson hopes to have unanimous support from all of the municipalities.

If the commission gives its approval, Nelson said the measure will be on the ballot and "then the people will have the opportunity to decide."

Library officials hope to pass a temporary sixth cent sales tax for $43.25 million and build a new, 93,000-square-foot building along the North Platte River.

If the proposition goes to the November ballot, Nelson said a political action committee will begin raising money for advertisements to give voters more information.

Nelson said Natrona County needs a new library because the current 31,000-square-foot building lacks sufficient meeting space, parking, specialty rooms and youth services.

Contact city reporter Christine Robinson at (307) 266-0639 or christine.robinson@trib.com

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Last we knew: Natrona County Public Library officials waited to meet with the county's six municipalities to see if a new library bid will be on the November ballot.

The latest: Four of the six municipalities gave their approval, a sufficient number needed to move forward.

What's next: Library officials are waiting for the final two municipalities to decide before they approach the county commission for final approval.

Last we knew: Natrona County Public Library officials waited to meet with the county's six municipalities to see if a new library bid will be on the November ballot.

The latest: Four of the six municipalities gave their approval, a sufficient number needed to move forward.

What's next: Library officials are waiting for the final two municipalities to decide before they approach the county commission for final approval.]]->