Following a productive library lease negotiation meeting this week, leaders of the Josephine Community Library District report that discussions about the lease for the county-owned Grants Pass library facility are moving forward.
Library leaders attribute this forward momentum to the continued engagement and support of the community.
While the details of a new lease agreement have not yet been finalized, the library district and Josephine County Board of Commissioners are engaged in continued negotiations and Library Director Kate Lasky expressed optimism about reaching a resolution that protects community access to library services. Lasky said they're encouraged by the progress made during the latest meeting and hopeful about the direction of the talks.
The current lease runs through December 31st. The Commissioners are expected to review the terms of the proposed agreement later this month. The library district board will follow with its own review next month. If negotiations stay on track, a final lease agreement is expected to be completed by the end of August.
As negotiations continue, library leaders reaffirmed the current facility remains essential while the district prepares for the construction of a new library facility in downtown Grants Pass in the coming years.
The district encourages residents to stay engaged, continue asking questions and remain active in support of a long-term agreement that preserves reliable library service for everyone in Josephine County.
