Board Members of the Crook County Library react to shocking resignation of Director

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- In a stunning announcement the Director of the Crook County Library Sarah Beeler announced her resignation last month.

This has sent shock waves through the Board of Directors leaving several members stunned.

On Thursday, the board met to discuss ongoing problems relating to the Crook County Library.

At the meeting KTVZ News spoke with several members about Beelers resignation.

The Chair of the Board of Directors Michael Stremme said to KTVZ news, "She had great vision," Stremme said. "She wanted to do a lot and I think just unfortunately, the big plans just didn't fit into what the the County Commissioners were looking at."

One of the reasons expressed in Beelers resignation letter is a difference of vision between the library and the county.

During the meeting several members expressed their frustration about the vision for the future.

KTVZ News asked County Manager Will Van Vactor about the vision the county has for the library

"I think it's pretty clear we need to get on the same page in terms of, what direction we want to head," Van Vactor said. "You know, Crook County is not unique in the fact that local governments across the state are facing, some economic headwinds. We need to make sure we find a path forward to continue to provide those critical core services that our citizens, want and need here, here locally."

KTVZ News tried to reach out to Beeler but have not heard back

We'll continue to update you about this story as it develops.