Llano County Commissioners postpone vote to close libraries

  • The special meeting followed two weeks of activity in a civil suit filed against the commissioners, county Llano County Library System Director Amber Milum and four members of the library advisory board by seven library patrons. Contributed photo
    The special meeting followed two weeks of activity in a civil suit filed against the commissioners, county Llano County Library System Director Amber Milum and four members of the library advisory board by seven library patrons. Contributed photo
  • Members of the media lined the back wall of the Llano County Commissioners special meeting, involving the possible consideration of closing the library system. Phil Reynolds/The Highlander
    Members of the media lined the back wall of the Llano County Commissioners special meeting, involving the possible consideration of closing the library system. Phil Reynolds/The Highlander
  • The meeting drew such attention that parking at the county Law Enforcement Center was overflowing and deputy sheriffs were turning back vehicles at the entrance. Phil Reynolds/The Highlander
    The meeting drew such attention that parking at the county Law Enforcement Center was overflowing and deputy sheriffs were turning back vehicles at the entrance. Phil Reynolds/The Highlander
  • Attendees were tasked to obtain lot numbers to limit the number of occupants to adhere to fire codes. Contributed photo
    Attendees were tasked to obtain lot numbers to limit the number of occupants to adhere to fire codes. Contributed photo
Llano County Commissioners voted unanimously April 13 to remove an item from their agenda to consider whether to “continue or cease operations” of the Llano County Library System “pending further guidance.” The vote occurred during a contentious special meeting in a justice of the peace courtroom, where the commissioners normally meet. Attendees were tasked with obtaining lot numbers to limit…

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