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Committee forwards reappointment of Dr. Eugene White to Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library board
Summary
The Municipal Corporation Committee voted to send proposal 3862024 to the full council recommending the reappointment of Dr. Eugene White to the Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library Board of Trustees after committee members praised his prior leadership and attendance.
The Municipal Corporation Committee voted to send proposal 3862024 reappointing Dr. Eugene White to the Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library Board of Trustees to the full council with a due-pass recommendation by voice vote.
Dr. Eugene White, introduced as the nominee for a second term, told the committee he had helped stabilize leadership at the library during a period he described as a crisis: "I had the opportunity, not pleasure, but opportunity to serve when the house was on fire. And I'm so pleased to report tonight that, we have the house in order." Committee members commended his work and noted strong attendance at board meetings as a positive factor in the reappointment.
Councilors highlighted specific library matters during the discussion. Councilor Ron Gibson raised the condition of the East 30th Street Library as an item needing attention and asked Dr. White to “spark some interest there.” Councilors also praised White's leadership and civic service and moved the reappointment to the full council for final confirmation. The committee record shows the motion was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote; a roll-call vote and final council confirmation date were not recorded in the committee transcript.
