Tag: board of trustees
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City Council approves Pikes Peak Library District board member months after rejecting him
The Colorado Springs City Council voted Tuesday to go against its decision in May and approved Kaname “Kenny” Kuniyuki to a seat on the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees. The City Council voted 6-3 to approve Kuniyuki to join the library district board. He will fill a seat that expired in December, but…
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Palmer Lake recall election moves ahead, but new mayor is excluded
Town must set election date for two trustees, but new mayor excluded
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Palmer Lake recall election moves ahead, but new mayor is excluded
Town must set election date for two trustees, but new mayor excluded
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PPLD Board of Trustees affirms decision to close Rockrimmon Library in revote
After weeks of community opposition to the closing of Rockrimmon Library, the Pikes Peak Library Board of Trustees voted again Wednesday evening, affirming their decision not to renew the lease. The library had permanently closed Dec. 1. According to previous Gazette reporting, more than 100 people who support Save Rockrimmon Library gathered at the location…
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Patrons, staff bid ‘bittersweet’ final farewell to Rockrimmon Library
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save At first glance, it appeared to be a typical Saturday afternoon at the Pikes Peak Library District’s Rockrimmon branch in northwest Colorado Springs. Patrons roamed the shelves, checked out materials, and chatted with staff members. Children bustled about as their parents tried to corral them.…
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Patrons, staff bid ‘bittersweet’ final farewell to Rockrimmon Library
At first glance, it appeared to be a typical Saturday afternoon at the Pikes Peak Library District’s Rockrimmon branch in northwest Colorado Springs. Patrons roamed the shelves, checked out materials, and chatted with staff members. Children bustled about as their parents tried to corral them. A few regulars sat in the reading section, perusing periodicals.…
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Palmer Lake mayoral, board of trustee spots up for vote | Voter Guide
The Palmer Lake mayoral and multiple board of trustee seats are open this year, with many issues at play. Incumbent Mayor Glant Havenar is facing a challenge from current trustee Shana Ball for the mayor’s seat. Palmer Lake will also be replacing three outgoing trustees by choosing new trustees out of a field of five.…
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Rockrimmon Library patrons sad, angry about impending closure: ‘Now, we have nothing’
Sadness and anger were the prevailing emotions among Rockrimmon Library patrons Thursday over the news that the Pikes Peak Library District’s Board of Trustees had voted not to renew the lease on the building that houses the branch. The board’s 5-2 vote, made during Wednesday’s monthly meeting, means that the Rockrimmon Library on Colorado Springs’…
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Palmer Lake mayoral, board of trustee spots up for vote | Voter Guide
The Palmer Lake mayoral and multiple board of trustee seats are open this year, with many issues at play for the town of just over 2,600 residents north of Colorado Springs. Incumbent Mayor Glant Havenar is facing a challenge from current trustee Shana Ball for the mayor’s seat. Palmer Lake will also be replacing three…
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Philanthropist Bill Hybl steps down from El Pomar leadership, moves into advisory role
After nearly 35 years as chairman of the board and 50 years working in leadership positions at El Pomar Foundation, Bill Hybl has stepped down from the top seat, according to the private foundation. In relinquishing the role as of Jan. 1, Hybl, removes himself from strategic operations but will remain as a trustee on…