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Residents press Prattville council for oversight of library board after reports of legal fees and program cuts
Summary
Multiple residents raised concerns about the Prattville Public Library’s recent finances and governance, citing legal fees, outside audits, cuts to children's programming and book purchases, and the appointment process for the library board. Speakers urged the city council to scrutinize appointments and financial practices.
Several residents used the Nov. 4 Prattville City Council meeting to press for closer council oversight of the public library’s governance and budget.
"When you appoint our board members, you are sending people who represent you. Please take the time and care to send people who will be fiscally responsible and transparent," said Jackie Nicks (706 Running Brook Circle), who reviewed recent library financial reports and flagged legal expenses and reduced book purchases for children.
Nicks cited figures from the fiscal reports presented to the council: the library requested level funding of $350,000 in prior years; an additional $60,000 was appropriated for raises in the current budget cycle. She told the council the library reported…
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