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Commissioners approve Pikes Peak Library District trustee appointment after public objections
Summary
El Paso County commissioners approved the consent calendar May 27, which included the appointment of Kenny Kenayuki to the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees; several residents urged the board to reject the nominee and criticized the appointment process.
On May 27, 2025, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the consent calendar, which included the appointment of Kenny Kenayuki to the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees.
The appointment drew multiple public speakers who said the nomination process lacked transparency and questioned the nominee’s qualifications. Lisa Bigelow told commissioners she objected to “the process, the lack of transparency and accountability,” saying the joint interview process excluded the public and did not allow all finalists to be interviewed by all liaisons. Carla Powers said the nominee had been advised not to discuss a past lawsuit publicly and added the application did not demonstrate financial expertise relevant to the library…
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