Commission appoints James Halstead to Chanute Public Library board
On recommendation from Library Director Gina Lawrence, the commission appointed James (Jim) Halstead to a four‑year term on the Chanute Public Library Board, replacing Dean Parsons; Halstead's term runs May 1, 2026–April 30, 2030.
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Gina Lawrence, director of the Chanute Public Library, told the commission that Dean Parsons had served a four‑year term and decided to step down. Lawrence recommended appointing Jim (James) Halstead—who has teaching experience, accounting background and long familiarity with the library—to fill the vacancy for a four‑year term beginning May 1, 2026.
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