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St. Joseph County Council appoints Rhonda Richards to Library Advisory Board in 5–4 vote
Summary
After public support for Anne Rosen, the St. Joseph County Council voted 5–4 to appoint Rhonda Richards to the county Library Advisory Board following a contested roll-call poll during the Dec. 10 meeting.
The St. Joseph County Council voted 5–4 Dec. 10 to appoint Rhonda Richards to the St. Joseph County Library Advisory Board, resolving a contested nomination that drew public interest and lengthy council discussion.
The council received two nominations for the seat: Anne Rosen and Rhonda Richards. Several members said they had received dozens of emails and calls urging Rosen’s reappointment; councilmembers cited Rosen’s background in childhood education and community leadership. Councilman Catanzarite said he had received “at least 23 emails and 7 phone calls” in support of Rosen, while other members pointed out they had limited information about Richards’s background.
Council followed procedure and polled members individually. The roll-call produced five votes for Richards and four for Rosen; the clerk announced, “Rhonda Richards is appointed 5 to 4,” and the council recorded the appointment.
The vote closed a contentious nomination process that drew remarks from council members on the importance of board appointments and community input. The council chair directed the clerk to include the recorded roll-call in the meeting minutes.
Next steps: Richards will be seated on the advisory board according to the council’s standard appointment process. The council concluded its nominations and reappointments portion of the agenda and moved on to committee reports and first readings.
Votes and motions: The nomination and final appointment were decided by an individual roll-call poll conducted at the Dec. 10 meeting; the clerk recorded the outcome.
