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New Faces, New Plans for Washoe Library
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
Washoe County’s library board just got a fresh face with Andrea Tavener and Marcus Nesbitt elected after four nail-biting rounds from 25 candidates. Tavener, with deep library experience, is laser-focused on securing federal and state funding through a solid strategic plan by year’s end. Nesbitt, a security pro who stayed quiet at the meeting, brings an unknown but vital perspective. Both start July 1 and serve until June 30, 2030 — an eight-year commitment. Plus, Commissioner Alexis Hill is now stepping into the critical liaison role between county commissioners and the library board, a position unseen since 2015. The community’s message? Libraries aren’t optional — they’re essential. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e399674e9837d598