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Library board candidates emphasize partnerships, fundraising balance
Summary
Library trustees and candidates told commissioners they value coordination among trustees, friends and the foundation, and that both public funds and private donations have roles; one trustee said the hospital has a developing affiliation with Billings Clinic and noted the system’s $400 million budget.
Applicants for the Sheridan County Library Board described efforts to coordinate among trustees, the library foundation and the friends group and said better strategic alignment would help programming across county branches.
Kimberly Jacobson said she wanted "to continue my time on the board of trustees for the library" and described bridging county funding and private fundraising to support operations and special projects. Jenny Craft said a priority is improving collaboration among the three volunteer groups to reduce duplication and support staff. Another candidate suggested expanding senior services and favored private fundraising for discrete construction projects while acknowledging public funding is needed for core services.
Commissioners also heard from a current trustee about dual initiatives: ongoing work to secure critical‑access status for the hospital and an affiliation with Billings Clinic. Commissioners reiterated the June 16 appointment timeline and asked candidates to confirm availability for regular meetings and occasional subcommittee work.
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