Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Boards Commissions Appointments topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council reviews 18 applicants for Tuscaloosa Public Library seat; nominee to be selected next week
Summary
The council acknowledged receipt of 18 applications to fill the Tuscaloosa Public Library board seat vacated by Terry Tompkins and discussed a suggested nominee, Peggy Nassar; no appointment was finalized and the council will consider nominations and act next week.
City staff reported that 18 applications were received to fill the Tuscaloosa Public Library board seat left vacant by Terry Tompkins. Brandy, a city staff member, told council members she had forwarded the application packets and asked whether the council wished to appoint someone.
One councilmember nominated Peggy Nassar, identified in the meeting as a Normandy district resident who visits the library frequently. The councilmember said Nassar is a retired professional and supported her nomination as a replacement for Tompkins. The nomination was made in discussion only; no formal appointment or vote occurred at the meeting. Brandy said she would place the appointment on next week's agenda for action.
Key details: 18 total applications were received; the council has not yet voted and expects to consider an appointment at the next meeting; Peggy Nassar was nominated from the floor and proposed as a candidate to fill the vacancy.
No further background checks, resumes, or additional nominee names were discussed on the record during this session.
