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Commission appoints James Halstead to library board

Chanute City Commission · April 27, 2026

Summary

Gina Lawrence, the library director, recommended James Halstead to fill a four‑year vacancy on the Schubert Public Library Board; the mayor appointed Halstead with commission consent and the appointment was approved by voice vote.

Gina Lawrence, Schubert Public Library Director, told the commission that Dean Parsons is stepping down after four years and that James Halstead has agreed to serve as a library trustee. Lawrence described Halstead’s background in teaching and accounting and said the Library Board recommended appointing him to the four‑year term beginning May 1, 2026 and ending April 2030.

The mayor appointed James Halstead with the consent of the commission and the motion carried by voice vote. Lawrence and commissioners welcomed the appointment and thanked Dean Parsons for her service.

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