Board of Trustees

County Commissioners from Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties appoint a Trustee to the Board. Two additional Trustees are appointed to fill at-large positions, one from Lewis County and one from Thurston County. Trustees serve terms of seven years, or shorter terms if the Trustee was appointed to fill a vacancy.

Mary Beth Harrington
President
Thurston County

Term expires: 12/2030

Toni Gwin
President Elect
Pacific County
Term expires: 12/2028
Hal Blanton
Member-at-Large
Lewis County

Term expires: 12/2025

Vacant
Member-at-Large
Thurston County
Term expires: 12/2026
Dustin Loup
Grays Harbor County
Term expires: 12/2027
Vacant
Mason County

Term expires: 12/2031

Brian Mittge
Lewis County

Term expires: 12/2029

2025-2027 Committee Assignments

Budget Committee

Mary Beth Harrington
Thurston County At-Large

Mason County

Policy Committee

Brian Mittge
Dustin Loup
Thurston County At-Large

Facilities Committee

Toni Gwin
Hal Blanton
Dustin Loup

Executive Committee

President (Chair)
President Elect
Past President (most recent)

Board of Trustee Meetings

The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday, except for holidays or conferences when it may be on the third or fifth Wednesday. Meetings start at 5:30 p.m. and may be held at the Administrative Service Center, one of the 29 libraries, or on Zoom. The annual meeting is in December.

Visit AV Capture ALL, opens a new window to view agendas for upcoming meetings and access recordings of past meetings. Zoom links all virtual meetings are available on the meeting agenda approximately one week prior to the meeting. In-person meetings are not available to attend via Zoom.

To submit written public comments or sign up for a public comment during the meeting, email librarydirector@trl.org. It's recommended to email written comments 24 hours before the meeting. The sign-up deadline is 5:00 p.m. on the meeting day. Please include your name, location, and topic. Details will be sent to you. View the Public Comment Policy.

According to RCW 42.30/ESHB 1329 Sec.1, public participation, especially through comments, is crucial for public policy development. Remote access tools should be used to enhance public engagement, particularly for those with disabilities or travel challenges.

Board meetings are public and comply with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30). For more information, refer to the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington's Open Public Meetings Act guidelines.

If you would like to contact the Board, please email: TRLBoardofTrustees@trl.org.

 

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