Commission appoints James Halstead to Chanute Public Library board
The commission appointed James Halstead to a four‑year term on the public library board (05/01/2026–04/30/2030) after the library director recommended him to replace Dean Parsons, who chose to step down.
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The Chanute City Commission appointed James Halstead to a four‑year vacancy on the public library board at its April 27 meeting. City staff said the Library Board and Director Gina Lawrence recommended Halstead to replace Dean Parsons, who declined to seek another term to spend time with family; Halstead has classroom and accounting experience and indicated willingness to serve.
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