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Library board candidates stress collaboration of public and private funding
Summary
Multiple applicants for the Sheridan County library board described a mix of public and private support needs and plans to improve coordination among trustees, friends groups and the foundation; commissioners reiterated meeting cadence and selection timing for June 16.
Commissioners interviewed several candidates for a single library trustee seat. Kimberly Ann Jacobson emphasized a lifelong Sheridan residency and experience navigating county and private funding streams, saying she'd like to help refine mission and strategic partnerships. Jenny Craft described a history with the library, involvement with the Scott Foundation and a focus on coordinating trustees, the foundation and friends-of-the-library groups to reduce duplication and improve fundraising.
Other candidates highlighted priorities such as expanding senior services and leveraging private donations for specific projects while preserving the role of public funding to sustain services. Commissioners confirmed the board meets monthly and that selections will be made at the regular BOCC meeting on the 16th.
