Appointment of Austin Lavin to the New Orleans Public Library Board
May 21, 2026
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The Frame
This appointment changes the composition of the board that oversees the New Orleans Public Library system's policies and operations through June 2034.
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Austin Lavin
Appointed to serve as a member of the New Orleans Public Library board.
Andrea Neighbours
Concluding their service on the New Orleans Public Library board.
New Orleans Public Library
The board composition is changed by the addition of a new member.
Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council approved the appointment of Austin Lavin to the New Orleans Public Library board.
- Austin Lavin replaces Andrea Neighbours.
- The term for this appointment ends on June 30, 2034.
- The appointment was effective immediately upon Council approval.
- The motion was introduced on May 21, 2026.
- The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
- The motion was adopted as part of the Consent Agenda.
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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 2034.
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