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Council unanimously appoints Marilyn to Board of Library Trustees
Summary
Marilyn (last name not supplied in the transcript), a retired Santa Clara University English professor, was unanimously appointed to the Board of Library Trustees. She emphasized academic freedom, expansion of collections and the library’s role as a community resource.
The City Council voted unanimously to appoint Marilyn to the Board of Library Trustees after an interview in which she described decades of academic experience and a long habit of frequenting Santa Clara’s central library.
Marilyn told council members she is concerned with sustaining library finances, expanding collections and volunteer engagement, and supporting digital access while maintaining a strong core of books. Asked about serving unhoused residents who use the library, she suggested the library can act as a clearinghouse for services and partner with county and community organizations.
City staff will contact Marilyn to schedule an oath of office and a short orientation before her first meeting on the board. Council members praised her qualifications during the vote.
