The library lease was approved and signed by both the commissioners and library representatives. 

The library lease may be brought up in the September 23rd county commissioners admin meeting, according to a reliable source.

John West’s emails to the commissioners, shared in the Daily Courier, raised some interesting points - some in what he said, others in what he inferred, and still others in what he did not say. Those emails provided insight into those West identifies as the commissioners’ base.

The library lease negotiations MAY BE discussed at the Commissioners Business Meeting Thursday, despite it not appearing on the agenda. Please call and ask if it will be brought up under Other Business. If so, please attend, if possible.

Negotiating in Good Faith

What it means:
Negotiating in good faith requires honesty, preparation, and a genuine effort to reach a fair agreement. Parties must desire to reach an agreement and commit to meeting the deal terms. It’s not just a legal principle—it’s a matter of trust.

The Library Lease Problem:
At last week’s commissioner’s meeting, more confusion was created than clarity. Six months ago, the library’s lease was canceled. Now, the same commissioners say they want to “fix” the very problem they created.

Do you know when the library levy was combined into the permanent county tax rate? The key event was Measure 50 and Tax Consolidation in 1997

Your support is still needed to avoid eviction! The county commissioners are once again changing what they say about when they will consider and vote on the lease agreement that the library team and Commissioner Chris Barnett negotiated. August 14, Anne Basker Auditorium, 10:00 am commissioners meeting needs your attendance! 

Yes! You can help keep our library open by regularly contacting our county commissioners via emails and calls.