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Council interviews multiple candidates for library, human relations, tree and zoning boards
Summary
Council interviewed several applicants for vacancies on the human relations commission, library board, tree commission and zoning hearing board; council will consider appointments tomorrow after review of applicants including candidates who emphasized fundraising, community engagement, and governance experience.
At the Feb. 17 work session, council held interviews with applicants for multiple boards and commissions. President announced vacancies: one seat on the Human Relations Commission, two on the Library Board, one on the Tree Commission and one alternate seat on the Zoning Hearing Board.
Applicants included Carl Kufel (interested primarily in the library board; prior library staff work and IT management background), Michelle McPherson (interested in Human Relations; prior probation and parole and halfway‑house experience), Genevieve Mack Dean and Morgan Pater (both cited fundraising and library involvement), Jennifer Salva (nonprofit development and fundraising experience), and Sean Berry (applied for zoning hearing board alternate; cybersecurity sales background and willingness to learn zoning rules).
Council members asked candidates about fundraising experience, management style, familiarity with budgets and governance roles. Several council members said fundraising is a pressing need for the library and that trustees should be prepared to assist with outreach. Council will review applications and return with appointment proposals the next day.
What happens next: council will consider appointments at its Feb. 18 meeting and announce proposed nominees for council approval.
