The Administration and other leaders want you to believe that closing rural branches and cutting frontline services is the only way
to survive.
Angry cat and her sister reject that entirely. Our public systems flourish when they align with the laws of nature.
As the brilliant indigenous scholar, Robin Wall Kimmerer proves in her scientific research -- "All Flourishing is Mutual" -- entire forests survive harsh environments because tree roots interconnect and support each other.
For coming to Zoom, did you see the moment
when they got the papers mentioned in this mind-blowing article?
Messages show Brenda Lane and Paige Preston disparaging the
Board of Trustees and critics of the library as it faces budgeting crisis
WE DEMAND JUSTICE: Under RCW 27.12.190,
the County Commissioners have the power to remove trustees for just cause.
CONVENE A PUBLIC HEARING NOW.
TRL Board Of “Trustees” claimed it was a mistake…
THE RECORD PROVES IT WAS A CHOICE.
❌ They voted to approve unbalanced budgets for three consecutive years.
❌ They lied to County Commissioners, calling finances "stable" while the deficit grew.
❌ They ignored hundreds of emails from staff and patrons warning of disaster.
❌ They rewarded the very administrator responsible for the $3.8M loss with a job as interim director.
about TRL's mismanagement
But at least she knows how trees work!
This site is entirely curated and managed by Angry Cat.
Why is this cat angry?
Because system-wide library revenue grew by 18 percent, yet administration managed to manufacture a $3.8 million deficit by bloating executive overhead at the 'Service Center' and trying to lay off 61 frontline human workers.
Angry Cat doesn't deal in rumors—only public records, verified budget math,
and deep evolutionary science.
While the administration pushes for extraction and automated, unstaffed tombs --
Angry Cat is here to fight for Mutual Flourishing and frontline library workers.