Chairman and Vice Chairman Re-Elected for One Year Terms

Miriam Smolen was re-elected chairman of the Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees at the Board’s June 12 meeting. Her second term will last one year — from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. A resident of Fairfax, Smolen has served as the Providence District representative to the Board since 2015.

Miriam Smolen

“I am grateful for the confidence in my ability that my colleagues have shown in electing me to serve as their chairman for a second term,” said Smolen. “I am particularly proud that I can continue to lead this board as we pursue the goals of Fairfax County Public Library’s strategic plan. We accomplished a lot last year, and I know we all look forward to working together again this year towards fostering a culture of creativity and forward momentum for our library staff, partners and users.”

Fran Millhouser has been re-elected as vice chairman and will also serve a one-year term beginning July 1, 2019. Millhouser, a resident of Falls Church, has served as the Mason District representative to the Board since 2015.

Fran Millhouser

About the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for library policies and for making budget recommendations to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The 12-member volunteer Board comprises: one member from each of the nine supervisory districts in Fairfax County, each appointed by the district supervisor; one member-at-large, approved by the Chairman of the Board; one member appointed by the City of Fairfax Council; and one member nominated by the School Board.

Library Board meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of each month (except August) at the George Mason Regional Library, located at 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Please visit the Fairfax County Public Meetings Calendar to confirm dates and locations.

For more information visit the library’s Board of Trustees page.