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Allegany County honors Resources for Independence, confirms library board appointments as community rallies behind Western Port Library
Summary
The board presented a 30th-anniversary recognition to Resources for Independence, approved three Allegheny County Library Board of Trustees appointments, and heard public praise and fundraising updates for the Save the Western Port Library effort.
The Allegany County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 21 presented a citation recognizing Resources for Independence for 30 years of providing independent-living services and advocacy across Garrett, Washington and Allegany counties.
Lori (last name not provided in the public remarks), Resources for Independence representative, accepted the citation and said the organization has maintained its headquarters and primary office in Allegany County and will continue to serve residents with disabilities across the region.
The board also approved appointments to the Allegany County Library Board of Trustees as part of the consent agenda. The board appointed Molly Nelson McCord to fill the vacancy left by Gary Leasure, Jack Coburn to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Artie Travis, and Katie Weir to fill the position vacated by Sue Rudd; the terms were reported as expiring June 30, 2028 for two appointees and June 30, 2030 for one appointee as printed on the agenda.
During public comment, Denny (last name not provided) representing the Save the Western Port Library steering committee and a local Facebook group thanked county officials, state and municipal leaders and library trustees for their work during the library's recent difficulties. Denny praised interim director Lisa McKinney and said community members are endorsing her for the permanent director position. The speaker said the steering committee and affiliated nonprofit foundation are raising money to support the Western Port Library's recovery.
Mayor Jack Coburn also spoke during public comments to thank county staff for flood-response assistance and to describe ongoing legal work related to his town's water billing dispute; he said he has contacted the attorney general's office regarding third-party billers and that the town's monthly debt service of roughly $17,514 is a barrier to catching up on past arrears.
The consent agenda also included other appointments and items (see "Votes at a glance"), all of which passed in open session.
