Board Information

Library District Voters to Elect One 6-Year Term Trustee Position in April 2, 2019 Election

Residents of the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District interested in running for the Board of Library Trustees can pick up an election packet from the Executive Director at the library. The 2019 Candidate’s Guide, including nomination forms, is also available online at www.elections.il.gov

Completed election packets, which include a statement of candidacy, a statement of economic interest, and a petition signed by a minimum of 48 library district voters, must be filed with the Executive Director between 9:30 AM on December 10 and 5 PM on December 17.

For more information regarding the role and responsibilities of a Library trustee, please call Executive Director Nancy Ashbrook at 847-683-3216.

Policies

The Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees consists of seven members who hold office for six years. Terms are staggered and the board is elected at consolidated elections. The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Monday of every month unless such day is a recognized holiday. Board meetings are held at the library and begin at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. See the schedule of meetings here. Board policies and procedures can be found in the linked documents below.

Bylaws
Meetings
Electronic attendance at meetings
Duties
Officers
Committees
Amendments

Library Board of Trustees

Barbara Brust President	April 2023
Linda Wallace Vice President	April 2021
Judith Pokorny Secretary	April 2023
Patricia Dumoulin Treasurer	April 2021
Heather Swanson	April 2023
Ryan Schaefer	April 2021
Linda Drendel	April 2019

The library board of trustees can be reached at trustees@ellajohnsonlibrary.org.