Library Board Suffers Exodus over Support and Governance Issues, with Councilmember in Line to Join

Library board suffers exodus over support and governance issues, with councilmember in line to join

From left, Evanston Public Library trustee Esther Wallen reads from a statement as trustee Meghan Shea, Board President Tracy Fulce and trustee Jean Keleher look on. Wallen and Shea announced they would leave the board early, charging a lack of support for the board’s independent governance. Credit: Bob Seidenberg Evanston Public Library is already without a permanent executive director. As of Wednesday’s meeting, the library will also be withou…

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