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Pross FROM PAGE Al "The staff seem to be very pleased with him," Thompson continued. "We feel this is a really good opportunity without bringing in somebody they don't know. "We're looking forward to his new ideas." Both he and Pross downplayed the library's problems with retaining CEOs. Pross is the of the ongoing effort to improve fourth since 2007. the city's core. "I feel we're back on track," Pross said it should be a meetsaid Thompson. ing place, "not just a place where "I am looking for a long-term you get your books and leave." career here," said .Pross. Thompson said it's too early to He said there is "turnover with discuss priorities for the new .any job" and he's focused on the CEO; they'll be set in future board future. meetings. "I'm not going to worry too Pross continues to fill both the much about the past," he said. CEO role and that of public servHe said he wants to increase ' ice director. The latter job will be use of the library and promote it posted within a few weeks, Pross as a downtown destination, part said.