Library Seeks New Director Amid Budget Crisis | Seattle News

The Timberland Regional Library is on the hunt for a new executive director, turning to a national search firm after interim leader Andrea Heisel took the reins in May. With former director Cheryl Heywood’s resignation in March coinciding with a $3.5 million budget shortfall — caused by failing to meet their own fiscal policy of having 30% of revenue in the general fund — the board is racing to find someone who can steer the system through tough times. Board president Brian Mittge stressed they’re committed to a transparent, community-driven process, seeking input from staff, patrons, and the wider five-county region as they look to rebuild and stabilize the library’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e625b93737d2d732