Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees

Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees

The Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees governs the operation of Kenosha Public Library. Board trustees are appointed by the Mayor of Kenosha and approved by the City Council.

KPL Board of Trustees carries out the Library's mission by authorizing the KPL business plan and operating policies, setting long-range goals and objectives, hiring a competent Library Director, monitoring Library operations, and providing accountability for the Library to the public.

Current KPL Board of Trustees:

Nancy Humphrey, President
Atifa Robinson, Vice President
Chris Allen, Treasurer
Victor Escobedo
Carlos Florez
Sonya Gaines
Jean Lee
Sean McKim
Georgia Owens


Kenosha Public Library Board of Trustees Goal

Acting under the authority of Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the KPL Board of Trustees carries out the Library's mission by authorizing the KPL business plan and operating policies, setting long-range goals and objectives, hiring a competent Library Director, monitoring Library operations, and providing accountability for the Library to the public.


Library Board Objectives

  • Participate in the formulation of and authorize KPL's mission and long-range goals.
  • Participate in the formulation of and approve KPL operating policies.
  • Participate in the formulation of and approve the KPL annual business plan.
  • Adopt and monitor KPL's budget and fiscal management policies.
  • Evaluate the Director's performance and approve their employment agreement.
  • Monitor and assess the achievement of KPL goals and objectives.
  • Advocate the mission of the Library throughout the community.

Schedule of KPL Board of Trustee Meetings

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm at various library locations. Meetings are open to the public.


July 11, 2023 Southwest Library
August 8, 2023 Northside Library
September 12, 2023 Southwest Library
October 10, 2023 Northside Library
November 14, 2023 Southwest Library
December 12, 2023 Southwest Library
January 9, 2024 Northside Library
February 20, 2024 Southwest Library*
March 12, 2024 Northside Library
April 9, 2024 Southwest Library
May 14, 2024 Northside Library
June 11, 2024 Southwest Library

*This meeting is on the third Tuesday of the month.


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