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Public commenter urges transparency on Timberland Regional Library interim director pick
Summary
A public commenter criticized the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) board's interim director selection, saying Andrea Essel is already working for Timberline and 'part of the problem' and requested financial details before library actions proceed.
During public comment, a resident raised concerns about the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) board's interim director selection and asked the council for clarity about finances tied to library operations. The commenter said the board chose Andrea Essel for interim director and asserted Essel already works for 'Timberline' and had been "part of the problem." The speaker asked officials to provide clear financial data before the library moves forward on related matters.
The comment was not followed by a recorded staff or council response other than acknowledgment. The council proceeded to other agenda items. The transcript records the commenter asking for specific financial details: "I'd like to know exactly what this data says in the money before they go into the library and get that news that you see and share some money."
No formal action was taken on the public comment during the meeting; staff did not record follow-up assignments on the record in response to the comment.
