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Sumner County commissioners face criticism over stalled library board appointments
Summary
Residents and applicants criticized commissioners for delaying appointments to the Sumner County Library Board, saying two seats have been vacant about a year. Commissioners discussed board size and outreach; a motion to postpone further action was proposed and seconded but the transcript does not record a final vote.
At a Sumner County Commission meeting, residents and at least one applicant criticized commissioners for delaying appointments to the Sumner County Library Board and urged the commission to fill two long-standing vacancies.
The controversy centered on how the library board selects members and whether political considerations were blocking qualified applicants. "In 12 years of me coming in virtually every meeting, I've never heard such bullcrap," said Mr. Baker, a resident, as he described his frustration with the recent selection process. Another public speaker, Chris Schumacher, identified himself as an applicant and said he submitted a letter of interest and a…
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