Three Seats Available on Library Board
Albany voters will select three trustees for the APL Board of Trustees in the May 19 election. Two positions carry full five-year terms, while the third (partial) term is for one year.
Albany residents interested in running for a seat on the board need to complete and submit nominating petitions. The petitions, eligibility information, and instructions are posted on the Library Budget page and paper copies will be available at all seven APL branches starting Feb. 27.
Trustee nominating petitions, with at least 65 signatures of qualified voters, are due to the Clerk of the City School District of Albany (1 Academy Park) by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 29. Trustee candidate names are announced after the school district validates the nominating petitions that have been submitted.
The library’s trustee election and budget vote share a ballot with the city school district vote, which also takes place May 19.
The library is hosting the following Trustee Candidate Information Sessions:
- March 21 (Sat) | 10-11:30 am | Washington Ave. Branch | 161 Washington Ave.
- March 26 (Thu) | 6:30-8 pm | Delaware Branch | 331 Delaware Ave.
At the information sessions, current trustees will be on hand to answer questions about how to get on the ballot, tips for a successful campaign, and what it’s like to serve as a library trustee.
Stephanie Simon
Stephanie Simon is manager of APL's Communication and Creative Services Department, which provides content and information for the library's website, social media, publications, videos, and other outlets. Stephanie also manages APL's public relations and marketing efforts.