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Several residents spoke during the public-comment period, asking the council to reject the appointment or to provide time for broader community input. Marco Antonio Flores, who identified himself during public comment, praised Darling’s past service but said he opposed her nomination because of what he described as her political party’s positions and a perceived risk that that influence could affect library acquisitions and children’s programming. \"If that line is even contemplated to be crossed by the affirmation, I will assure you members of different Christian fellowships will pack this room and parents protesting their child's support of innocence,\" Flores said. Another commenter, Fred Wilner, said he valued Darling’s past literacy outreach but urged a clear vetting process for purchases and reading programs in children’s sections.

Council members responded by requesting written bylaws and a presentation from the library board clarifying how board members are selected and what conflicts-of-interest or content-vetting rules apply. The council then voted to table the appointment and asked the library board president to appear at a future meeting with the board’s selection process and bylaws.

Why it matters
Appointments to advisory boards shape what community institutions prioritize and how they respond to residents’ concerns. Library board members advise on collections and programming; public trust in those processes is often cited by both advocates for open-content policies and those seeking greater community review.

What the council asked for
- A copy of the library board bylaws and an explanation of the board’s appointment process.
- Clarification of any conflict-of-interest rules or content-vetting procedures the board follows.
- Options for community outreach and broader notice if the council proceeds with an appointment.

Evidence and provenance
Public comments raising objections appear in the transcript at 335.25–753.82 (Marco Antonio Flores and Fred Wilner comments). The council discussion and motion to table the appointment appear at 8292.94–8810.90. The council specifically requested that the library board president or staff explain the selection process and the bylaws at the next meeting.

Ending
The appointment will remain on the agenda; the council asked the library board to return with the bylaws and a fuller explanation before the council votes on the nominee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Nogales, Az, Regular Meeting July 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public speakers raised concerns about a nominee’s political affiliation and perceived influence on library children’s programming; council tabled the appointment and requested the library board explain its selection process.","taxTitle","Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona","taxId",58188,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511916,"Nogales council approves summer-camp MOU, OKs in-kind support for NogiFest; tables library appointment and bicycle event",1379,4647000,6026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5127706-c5555656e5cbc4a830fc2c7ee61d2a0d&start=4647&end=6026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5127706-c5555656e5cbc4a830fc2c7ee61d2a0d/thumbnail_4647000.jpg","/articles/6511916/Nogales/Santa-Cruz-County/Arizona/Nogales-council-approves-summer-camp-MOU-OKs-in-kind-support-for-NogiFest-tables-library-appointment-and-bicycle-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511916-a67317f0753f69ef434a6c88b8c70c7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200475&Signature=BJ-DeEWxpe5~QuHiswiss8iNI14hDtgnC7yNpLcinSGcHJkG~GZsnMv4ulqcUPTlRO1UDbm8mkIXefjiGec~JnyMxy7f1z8LNKFk4HLqi23WZdpC1yb~Oz5bwEaTnGKeEQQbZtoPFe6CFQclCDiAKYwlQWf-Hc4ONu-WYJM1TZcD1Q~j4jxvEmgp6gata7s~4kAIkgfqX1Zga5rbwPh7Sros5pBWp-dw90sbGMAiM5pmI0Qx4aS7bpegaruTHpok457ZK8h3vZKDl3qzPTqJatUYtrCbJ6ONqYv0Fp2RAvHAUl1~HoxYt8ZOfas9MFz-lMQN9RJqM5H4gA~RuLR3tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nogales City Council on July 2 approved several administrative items and directed staff on personnel and procurement follow-ups while tabling two community requests for further review.

The council voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Santa Cruz County superintendent’s office for a summer camp program run by the Nogales Fire Department. The council also approved in-kind support for the NogiFest event at Cordova Park on Sept. 27. Council members voted to initiate an internal recruitment for the Housing Director position after the recent resignation, and to hold a special commissioners’ meeting to consider interim staffing. The council scheduled a special meeting to screen City Clerk applicants and set a July 14 special meeting to begin interviews. After extended public comment, the council tabled the appointment of Mary Darling to the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library board and separately tabled a Circle of Peace request for in-kind support for the Nogales Bicycle Classic until organizers provide more detail on event costs and fund use.

Votes at a glance
- Approval: Contract (MOU) between Santa Cruz County superintendent’s office and the Nogales Fire Department for the summer camp program — motion approved. (Motion and vote recorded; no roll-call tally provided in the minutes.)
- Direction: Initiate internal recruitment process for the Housing Director position and hold a commissioners’ special meeting to consider interim arrangements — direction approved.
- Administrative: Schedule special meeting to review City Clerk applications and begin interviews; special meeting set for July 14.
- Study session: Council directed staff and legal to convene a study session on spending/ procurement limits and related code changes — motion passed.
- Approved: In-kind support requested by the Mayor’s Office for NogiFest at Cordova Park (Sept. 27) — motion approved after executive-session follow-up.
- Tabled: Appointment of Mary Darling to the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library board — item tabled after public comment.
- Tabled: Circle of Peace request for in-kind support of the Nogales Bicycle Classic (Oct. 25) — tabled; council asked organizers for additional cost/use details needed to evaluate compliance with state gift/loan law.

What the actions mean
The council framed the NogiFest vote as a city-sponsored in-kind contribution; the bicycle event request was treated differently because staff advised that the level of city resources requested (police overtime, road closures, porta-potties, staging) would likely constitute a substantive financial benefit and requires specific legal justification under Arizona’s gift-and-loan rule. For personnel matters, the council directed an internal five-business-day posting for the housing director and asked the housing commissioners to meet next week to confirm interim arrangements and any timeline for external recruitment.

Next steps
Staff will: present procurement-code change options and legal analysis at a future study session; publish the City Clerk candidate shortlist ahead of the July 14 special meeting; work with the housing commissioners on interim coverage while running the internal recruitment window; and ask Circle of Peace to submit a detailed breakdown of event costs and downstream public benefit before the council considers its in-kind request.

Details and evidence
- Summer camp MOU discussion and motion: transcript lines beginning at 5177.83–5295.60.
- Housing director recruitment discussion and motions: transcript lines 5311.23–6036.95 (recruitment/commissioners’ scheduling and amendment).
- City Clerk recruitment scheduling: transcript lines 6038.69–6376.52.
- Procurement/spending-limits study-session motion and discussion: transcript lines 6384.68–8248.78.
- NogiFest in-kind approval (after executive session) and Circle of Peace table: transcript lines 19463.02–19934.41.
- Library appointment (Mary Darling) public comment and tabling: transcript lines 335.25–753.82 and 8292.94–8810.90.

Ending note
Council directions produced a mix of immediate approvals, personnel recruitment steps and follow-up items requiring legal review and additional event-level detail before the council will offer taxpayer-funded in-kind support to non-city-sponsored events.","At its July 2 meeting the Nogales City Council approved a summer-camp contract with Santa Cruz County, authorized in-kind support for NogiFest, initiated recruitment for the housing director post and scheduled follow-up meetings; the council tabled a library-board appointment and an in-kind request for the Nogales Bicycle Classic.","actionData","errors"]

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Public objections over library content lead Nogales council to table Mary Darling appointment

Nogales council approves summer-camp MOU, OKs in-kind support for NogiFest; tables library appointment and bicycle event