Months after selection of new Library Board members sparked controversy, city of Corpus Christi officials are prepped to make another new appointment Tuesday.
The board – which has historically garnered little public attention – gained high profile in November, after the City Council’s 5-4 vote replaced incumbents seeking reappointments to their positions and included in a new slate two appointees associated with organizations active in book challenges.
In all, five new members joined the board – three of the seats having been previously held by the incumbents, and an additional two seats that had been vacated.
The appointment the City Council will consider Tuesday is a currently vacant seat. It has traditionally been held by a member of the Friends of Corpus Christi Library Board, a nonprofit organization.
The organization raises funding for the libraries including various reading programs and events for children and families, according to its website.
The council is not required to appoint a Friends of Corpus Christi Library Board member to the seat.