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City Council declines to ratify Pikes Peak Library District trustee nominee after public objections
Summary
The City Council voted 3-6 to reject ratification of Kenny (Kaname) Kuniyuki as a trustee for the Pikes Peak Library District after public commenters and several council members raised concerns about the appointment process, candidate selection and community engagement.
Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday declined to ratify the joint committee’s pick for a Pikes Peak Library District trustee, voting 3-6 against confirming Kenny (Kaname) Kuniyuki.
The failure to ratify follows public comment from local residents and a discussion on the dais about the joint appointment process and the qualifications of the nominee.
Why it matters: The library district is a separate taxing entity that serves much of El Paso County; the city’s ratification is prescribed by state statute and the council’s decision sends the choice back to the joint committee that nominated Kuniyuki.
City Attorney Trevor Glass explained the statutory process: “Whenever a term comes up, the city and the county together have created a…
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