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Board of Trustees

The LaSalle Public Library is a city library serving the residents of LaSalle. The LaSalle Public Library is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of up to nine members. Below you will find information on the members of the board, dates for upcoming Library Board and Committee meetings, and ways to contact the library. 

Our Library is a City Library and is run by a Board of Trustees. The Board meets 10 times a year.

Jo-Ann Benassi Role: President Jo-Ann Benassi is our Board-elected president. She is in charge of overseeing the meetings and maintaining communication between the board and the director. 
Joe Jeppson Role: City Hall Representative Joe Jeppson is our City Hall representative, acting as an advocate for the Library. He is also on the Finance Committee.
 
Dan Churney Role: Vice President Dan Churney is the Vice President of our board. He is in charge of meetings when the President is not available.
   
James Collins Role: Treasurer James Collins is the Treasurer for our board. He is in charge of keeping the yearly audit work on track and assisting with the yearly budget meeting. James is also a member of the Finance Committee.
Nancy Nieslawski Role: Secretary Nancy Nieslawski is the secretary of our board in charge of keeping the minutes.
Dawn Parker Role: Board Member Dawn Parker is a member of our board.
Michelle Smudzinki Role: Board Member Michelle Smudzinki is a member of our Board.