On May 28, 2009, the Ferndale Library Board voted to appoint John Sterritt to fill the seat vacated by Kenneth J. Miller, who resigned in April, 2009.

"John has demonstrated a continued commitment to the library through his participation in the early Strategic Planning Sessions and his volunteer work on the Library’s Building Committee," said Ann Warner, acting Chair of the Board. "We look forward to working with him as we move forward through the renovation process and beyond."

Mr. Sterritt is looking forward to his new role with the Library, "I've been involved with the library rebuild since the visioning sessions, and I’m excited to have the chance to serve on the Library Board and help see the construction through to completion. The citizens of Ferndale have put their trust in the Library Board. It’s an honor to serve on it."

Mr. Sterritt was sworn into office by the Ferndale City Clerk on May 29, 2009.

Residents will again get a chance to weigh in next week on whether a homeless counseling and services group can move its office into a wing of the First Baptist Church.

The city Board of Zoning Appeals has already made a controversial ruling that the nonprofit South Oakland Shelter was allowed to move to the church as an "accessory use" of the church's mission under zoning laws.

However, the question remains whether the city will grant a special land use permit to clear the way for SOS to move to the church on Pinecrest near Nine Mile and set up its offices and other services.

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