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Residents criticize Lapeer District Library board; public reader attributes strategic email to commissioner
Summary
Public commenters at the Lapeer County commission meeting accused the Lapeer District Library Board of repeatedly canceling meetings and failing to hire a director; an attendee read aloud an email they said was from Commissioner Kevin Nisley urging a strategy to influence board nominations.
Public criticism of the Lapeer District Library Board and allegations of behind-the-scenes political strategy were raised during the commission's second public comment period.
Susan Huff of Metamora Township told commissioners the library board had canceled multiple meetings this year, failed for 10 months to hire a director and was harming patrons as a result. "The library board is a disgrace and a failure," Huff said, urging the commission to act.
Margaret Tompkins of Lapeer Township made similar points, saying canceled meetings…
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