WHO is Lindsay Prigge?
WHO is Lindsay Prigge?
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Lindsay and her husband have lived in the Village of Barrington for over five years and have three beautiful children in the Barrington public school district. Prior to focusing full time on raising her children, Lindsay spent over 10 years working in finance in the public sector.
You will find her engaging the community at countless events, volunteering with League of Women Voters, educating with BeSMART, co-leading the Girl Scouts of Northern IL Troop 285, and Lines Elementary PTO events. She has rallied community members to reach out to school board and district leadership to protect the right to read and is passing on her passion for reading and knowledge to her kids at the local, nationally-ranked Barrington Area Library. During Lindsay’s campaign and beyond, you can expect honesty, authenticity, and inclusive leadership for all members of the Barrington community.
WHAT does a Library Trustee do?
WHAT does a Library Trustee do?
A Library Trustee is tasked with:
Living the values embodied in Barrington Public Library’s Mission Statement by working tirelessly to provide equal opportunity for everyone to access, share, and create information, and maintain a welcoming and inclusive community center, connecting its patrons to educational, recreational, and technological resources that enhance their lives.
Advocating for library resources and overseeing library finances.
Advising and supporting library administration and staff.
Ensuring the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely.
Preparing, approving, and reviewing library policies.
Promoting the benefits of the Barrington Public Library’s resources and opportunities through relationships with the public, civic organizations and public officials.
Working with the community to determine the library’s strategic direction.
Hiring and partnering with a talented and qualified director that aligns with the Barrington Public Library’s mission and values.
Read more at the Illinois Secretary of State Trustee 4th edition Fact File here.
WHICH library board does Lindsay sit on?
WHICH library board does Lindsay sit on?
The Barrington Area Library is governed by an elected, unpaid, seven-member Board of Library Trustees.
Open business meetings are held at 7 PM on the second Monday of each month. Board meetings take place in the Library's Zimmerman Room, on the mezzanine level.
The Barrington Public Library District serves 45,360 residents of all or part of Algonquin, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Fox River Grove, Hoffman Estates, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Lake Zurich, North Barrington, Palatine, Port Barrington, South Barrington, Tower Lakes, and some unincorporated areas. It covers a 72 square mile area, making it one of the largest library districts in Illinois, geographically speaking.
Lindsay is currently serving a 6 year term which began in the summer of 2023 and is on the Audit committee, Budget, Finance, & Levy committee, as well as the Long Range Planning committee. Read more about BAL here.
WHO endorsed Lindsay during her 2023 campaign for BAL Trustee?
WHO endorsed Lindsay during her 2023 campaign for BAL Trustee?
In the news: 2023 Barrington Area Municipal Election
In the news: 2023 Barrington Area Municipal Election
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