What is the Siuslaw Public Library District?
The Siuslaw Public Library District is a stand-alone local government and taxing district covering a patchwork area across western Lane County. The District is governed by a five-member elected board of directors and managed by a library director. The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors generally holds regular meetings the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Please confirm the date of this month's meeting by calling 541-997-3132 or looking at the "Public Notices" section of the library's homepage. Meetings are generally held at the Library - 1460 9th Street in Florence, OR - in the Bromley Room.
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Would you like to learn more about special districts? Click here to visit the Special Districts Association of Oregon's "What is a Special District? resource page.
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Are you interested in serving on the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors?
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The upcoming May 20, 2025 special election is an opportunity for interested Siuslaw Public Library District residents to file as candidates to serve on the library's board of directors. The election filing period is open from February 10 to March 20, 2025 for the May election. Find more information about the upcoming election, requirements for serving, and find forms to file for the current vacancies:
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Click here to visit the Lane County May 20, 2025 Special Election page
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Have questions about serving as an elected member of the library board? Attending a board meeting is a great place to start! You can also download the SPLD Board Member Job Description, Board Policy, and the Siuslaw Public Library District By-Laws:
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The Siuslaw Public Library Board of Directors
Susy Lacer
Board President
Current term expires June 30, 2025
Susy is a grant professional and serves as the board president for the 501(c)(3) Siuslaw Vision. Susy is a community volunteer, avid library user, and a former Florence city councilor.
Sandy Kuhlman
Vice President
Current term expires June 30, 2025
Sandy Kuhlman spent more than 30 years as an executive in the commercial insurance industry before permanently relocating to Florence eight years ago. In addition to her active volunteer schedule, Sandy is an avid library user, coming in to find her next book several times a week!
Donna Oshel
Board Member
Current term expires June 30, 2027
Donna Oshel is the newest member of the library board, but she has long roots in the Siuslaw region. Donna brings insights from a career in teaching and school administration to the district, and is a frequent library patron.
Colin Morgan
Board Member
Current term expires June 30, 2025
Colin Morgan is the Executive Director of Florence Food Share, and was elected to the Siuslaw Public Library Board of Directors in 2021. Colin is a lifelong library patron and is excited to serve his community in this new role.
Jane Yecny
Board Member
Current term expires June 30, 2027
Jane Yecny is a frequent library patron who brought her own children to storytime for many years! Jane is also a community volunteer who currently serves on the board of Siuslaw Outreach Services.
Would you like to contact the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors?
When contacting the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors, please know that your correspondence will become a public record. Your private information (phone number, email, etc.) will be protected to the extent possible, but with very few exceptions, your name and concern will need to be discussed in an open, public meeting by the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors.