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Trustees unanimously recommend Russell Samora to fill vacant one-year seat

Board of Library Trustees · July 1, 2026
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Summary

After reviewing two candidates, the trustees voted unanimously on July 1 to recommend Russell Samora for appointment to the vacant one-year seat on the Board of Library Trustees; the other candidate will be invited to participate as a volunteer or Friends member.

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously recommended Russell Samora for a one-year appointment to the board at its July 1 meeting. The Trustees reviewed two expressions of interest and described both applicants as "wonderful candidates" before the unanimous recommendation.

Co-Chairs Lauren Clark and Laura Mars said they would contact the other candidate to invite her to support the library through volunteer work, membership in the Friends, or as a possible future trustee. The board noted that a permanent replacement is expected to be elected at next May’s annual election.

The recommendation will be forwarded to the appointing authority as the Trustees' formal preference for the vacant seat.