Library 1Jamestown (CSi)  The Alfred Dickey Public Library’s Director, Joe Rector says, the James River Valley Library System will continue to provide the “best service possible,” and move forward with plans.

Stutsman County voters on Tuesday  turned down the opportunity to renovate and expand the downtown library by authorizing a quarter percent sales tax.

The vote was 4,223 against (58.18%) , and 3,035 in favor (41.82%).

Private donations would have been added to the tax collected toward the estimated $9 million project.

Rector added that he respects having voters decide the direction of the library.

He adds that the board of directors will be meeting to discuss future plans.