TOWN OF ULSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE PETITIONS AVAILABLE

Proposed Budget Meeting, ‘Meet the Candidates’ Night Takes Place August 27th

June 29, 2018

Candidate petitions for the position of library trustee are now available at the Town of Ulster Public Library, 860 Ulster Ave. There are two (2) seats for 3 year terms up for election. The election takes place Thursday, Sept.6th at the library.

Anyone who is a resident of the Town of Ulster is eligible to run. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 Town of Ulster residents who are registered to vote in the town. Petitions must be returned to the library by 5 p.m. August 6, 2018 in order to be eligible for the September ballot. 

Library trustees attend at least one board meeting a month and are required to serve on one or more committees and attend at least one training annually. The role of a library trustee is to set policy for operation of the public library, and to oversee the fiscal health of the organization.

The current Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and a “Meet and Greet the Candidates Night” on Monday, Aug. 27 from 6-6:30 p.m. at the library.

Residents who would like more information about serving on the Board of Trustees can contact elections@townofulsterlibrary.org.