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Grant County Court approves order to put library-district formation before voters
Summary
The Grant County Court approved Order 2026-03 at a Feb. 20 public hearing to place formation of a Grant County Library District on the ballot and invited prospective board candidates to file with the county clerk. The motion was made by Judge Hamsher, seconded by Commissioner Rowell; the minutes record the motion 'carried' but do not list a vote tally.
The Grant County Court on Feb. 20 approved Order 2026-03 to move forward with putting the question of forming a Grant County Library District to county voters.
Judge Hamsher moved to approve the order; Commissioner Rowell seconded and “the motion carried,” according to the minutes. The court noted that prospective district board members may file for those positions with the county clerk. The minutes do not record a vote tally or individual votes.
Hamsher said the court had reviewed the legal and funding considerations with county counsel and determined the matter was ready for voters. He also thanked the Save Our Library Committee for its work on the proposal. The court adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Next procedural steps referenced in the hearing include placing the formation measure before voters and opening the filing period for potential board candidates. The minutes state an audio recording is available after approval of the minutes by contacting the County Court.
