Grants Pass, January 3, 2025 — The Josephine Community Library District (JCLD) has announced that it will not be attending the upcoming Josephine County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 6, citing concerns about insufficient notice and the unavailability of its legal counsel. The meeting is expected to discuss a proposal introduced by Commissioner John West during the December 19, 2024, commissioners meeting, where he suggested charging rent for the Grants Pass library building—an issue that the library district argues is complex both legally and financially.
The library district’s leadership has expressed that they were given insufficient time to prepare for the meeting, particularly given the holiday season, and that the absence of legal counsel would make it difficult to properly address the matter. Library Director Kate Lasky emphasized the importance of having all stakeholders present for a well-informed and productive discussion.
“With only a few business days’ notice during the holiday season and our legal counsel unavailable on January 6, it would be irresponsible for the library’s leadership to attend without proper preparation and representation,” Lasky stated…