Newest member of Columbia County Rural Library District board wants to prioritize children's digital safety

By: Erick Bengel

Outlets: Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 495

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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DAYTON — Kelsey Gabel, a regular at Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees meetings, will now attend them as a trustee himself.

The county commissioners have appointed the 31-year-old Dayton resident to fill the vacancy left by trustee Jay Ball, whose second five-year term ended March 31. Trustees may only serve two, full five-year terms, according to district bylaws.

“I wanted to make a difference in my community, and this …

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