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Appointment of Dernell Johnson to the New Orleans Public Library Board

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-214 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS KING (BY REQUEST) AND MORRELL Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Dernell Johnson (vice Vonda Flentroy-Rice) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2033. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.

Record date · May 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Dernell Johnson to serve as a member of the New Orleans Public Library board. Johnson replaces Vonda Flentroy-Rice and will serve a term ending on June 30, 2033.

Why it matters

This appointment changes the composition of the board that oversees the New Orleans Public Library system's policies and operations through June 2033.

Who It Affects

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Dernell Johnson

Appointed to serve as a member of the New Orleans Public Library board.

Directly affected

Vonda Flentroy-Rice

Replaced as a member of the New Orleans Public Library board.

Directly affected

New Orleans Public Library

The board composition is altered by the appointment of a new member.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Motion M-26-214 to confirm the appointment of Dernell Johnson to the New Orleans Public Library board.
  • Dernell Johnson replaces Vonda Flentroy-Rice on the board.
  • The appointment is effective immediately upon Council approval.
  • The term for this appointment ends on June 30, 2033.
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  • The motion was introduced on May 21, 2026.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
  • The motion was processed under file number TMP-2380.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new appointee to the library board?
Dernell Johnson has been appointed to the board.
How long will the new board member serve?
The term for this appointment expires on June 30, 2033.

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Long-term board appointment

The appointment term is set for seven years, ending in 2033, which is a significant duration for a municipal board seat.

Dernell JohnsonNew Orleans Public Library

Connected Entities

City of New Orleans, New Orleans Public Library, Councilmember Morrell and 3 more
locationCity of New Orleans“The municipal government body”Map →
OrganizationNew Orleans Public Library“The municipal library system governed by the board”Map →
PersonCouncilmember Morrell“City Councilmember who introduced the motion”Map →
PersonCouncilmember King“City Councilmember who introduced the motion”Map →
PersonDernell Johnson“Appointee to the New Orleans Public Library board”Map →
PersonVonda Flentroy-Rice“Outgoing member of the New Orleans Public Library board”Map →

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