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Council reviews proposal to add nonvoting teen seats on Library Board

City of Burlington City Council · January 22, 2026
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Summary

Enrichment Services Director Sarah Ward introduced a proposed ordinance to add nonvoting teen positions to the Library Board of Trustees; council asked about recruitment and differences from other boards and took no final action.

Enrichment Services Director Sarah Ward introduced a proposed amendment to Burlington Municipal Code section 2.76.030 to add nonvoting teen positions to the Library Board of Trustees. Council members asked clarifying questions about recruitment procedures and whether the teen positions would differ from other board positions; the item was discussed but no motion or vote occurred at this meeting.

Council requested clarification about recruitment and consistency with board appointment practices; staff will return with further information if the council moves the item forward for formal action.