The Board of Commissioners moved to deny the petition to withdraw from the Josephine Community Library District during today's Weekly Business Session.
It was determined to be feasible for the territory, presented by Winnie and Edgar Michael Pelfrey in the petition, to receive services from the Library. The motion to deny the petition passed unanimously.
Mr. Pelfrey had formally requested the removal from the Library Taxing District, citing safety concerns regarding a reported homeless presence and Rogue Indivisible meeting at the library. He objected to taxation from services not being used.
When asked by Commissioner Gary Richardson if there were any barriers preventing the resident or owner of the property from accessing the library, council for the district said it's surrounded by public roads. He also cited the availability of online library services.
Following the public hearing, the community brought topics to the board including ONC Funds, funding the animal shelter, news dissemination, code and DEQ enforcement, political sign placement, and a potential petition to bring the Library District to the voters.
