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National City library reports April activity: election ballots, tax help, an Easter egg hunt and leadership changes
Summary
Library staff reported collecting 602 drop-box ballots and 246 on-site ballots during an April special election, completed a tax-preparation series, hosted a first annual Easter egg hunt with about 150 participants, and noted the city manager's recent departure and interim arrangements.
Library staff summarized April programs and operational activity, including election support, community programs and a leadership update.
Staff reported the library received 602 ballots from its drop box and 246 ballots on site during a special election for the District 1 seat on the County Board of Supervisors. The library served as a collection hub (a “DART site”) for registrar drivers during that election.
Library programs in April included a tax-preparation series for South Bay residents with household income at or below $67,000, and a first-time Easter egg hunt attended by about 150 participants, during which volunteers hid roughly 3,500 eggs across the facility. Staff said the egg hunt was intended to become an annual event.
Staff also reported community programming from the Friends of the Library, including a Women’s History Month program on March 22, and discussed the possibility of continuing a December open house tied to other holiday activities; staff said the open house is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 (first Saturday in December) though details remain subject to city scheduling.
In personnel news, staff said City Manager Ben left in April; the director of public works, Steve Manganiello, has taken on interim duties. Staff said a nationwide recruitment for a new city manager will begin soon.
The report closed with appreciation from board members for staff work and a reminder that the board’s next meeting is scheduled for June 4.
Quantities and scheduling details reported at the meeting: - Ballots collected from drop box: 602 - Ballots collected on site (election day): 246 - Easter eggs hidden: roughly 3,500 - Easter egg hunt participants: about 150 - Next board meeting: June 4 - Tentative December open house: Saturday, Dec. 6
All program and participation numbers were reported by library staff during the meeting; the transcript did not provide supporting attendance spreadsheets or budgetary line items for the events.
