She also met with the Foundation Executive Director, and the President of the Friends of the Oakland Public Library who have also talked to the Mayor on this matter. She added that there was a newspaper article on the Tribune that mentioned the need to appoint a library director. The Mayor has the last word. Her presentation emphasized the urgency for the City to appoint a new library director. She added that this has become a financial issue since the Library Foundation has lost opportunities for grants.
Grantors like to see leadership in an organization when funding programs.
Councilmember Nadel stated that she would ask Council to adopt a resolution requesting the Mayor to proceed with a recruitment process. Commissioner Kernighan replied that we have done everything we could and council members have pressed the Mayor. It is now up to the Mayor to move forward. Director's Report Director Odofin welcomed the public and thanked them for their participation. Work is underway at the Main Library to bring the public restrooms and the water fountains up to code within the American Disabilities standards.