Board of Trustees

WCPL is under the direction of a seven-member board of trustees who serve without pay. Board members are appointed for four-year staggered terms (4 max consecutive terms): one each from the Mayor of the City of Washington, City of Washington Common Council, Daviess County Commissioners, Daviess County Council and three by the Board of Washington Community Schools.

The WCPL Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m.at the library. The community is always welcome to attend.

Rick Powers, President

4th Term; Expires: 6/30/2027 

Appointed by Daviess County Commissioners 

Luke Dayton, Vice President

2nd Term; Expires: 6/30/2027

Appointed by Daviess County Council

Alex Velazquez, Treasurer

Completing a term; Expires: 6/30/2026 

Appointed by Washington Community Schools

Mary Lou Gotwald, Secretary

4th Term; Expires: 8/31/2028 

Appointed by City of Washington Mayor

Clair Gill, Trustee

Completing a Term; Expires: 6/13/2026 

Appointed by City of Common Council

Mary Sacarello, Trustee

1st Term; Expires: 6/30/2027 

Appointed by Washington Community Schools

Lori Lundy, Trustee

3rd Term; Expires: 6/30/2026 

Appointed by Washington Community Schools