New Library Having to Fight Like Heck Just to Expand

So I am working part time with the local library to help them get a vote passed to expand the library. The current library is extremely small and cramped and the new project will really bring the town up a few knotches. I'm shocked at how many people are opposed to it in the town. Of course, everyone is strapped by taxes, but the average increase will be about $90 per household for the year. That's three books in Barnes and Noble. You would think we were putting a strip club in the way some people are acting. It's sad because the staff that works there really do dream about what good they could do in the new space. People can't understand what an asset a brand new library can be in the town. What is the sentiment in your area? Do you think something like this would get passed in your area and why?