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Former Troy librarian urges commissioners to apologize and support Troy Library
Summary
Adam Stevenson, a former Troy librarian, told commissioners their prior actions and private discussions about the Troy Library undermined public trust and asked for a public apology and concrete support for the library rather than cuts.
Adam Stevenson, who identified himself as a recent Troy librarian, used his public-comment time to sharply criticize commissioners for what he called back-channel conversations about the Troy Library. Stevenson said commissioners had told the public they were unaware of a library meeting when, he alleged, they had in fact discussed plans with the mayor and other parties; he said that sequence of events created pressure on the library board and volunteers and undermined trust in county decision-making.
"This is exactly the kind of behavior that fuels public frustration and the perception of a good old boy system," Stevenson said, urging a public apology and for commissioners to demonstrate "genuine accountability" and to support — not offload — the Troy Library. Commissioners acknowledged the comment and did not immediately respond with a verbal apology during the meeting; the board will have the record of the comment in meeting minutes.
