Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democrats' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 6:17am
Event Date:
July 20, 2020 - 12:00pm Sena Loyd, candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She became the official Democratic nominee in June's three-way primary, in which she received 47 percent of the vote.
Sena is best known for her years of exemplary service as Carson City's library director, in recognition of which she was named 2017 Nevada Librarian of the Year. She now serves as Director of Research and Workforce Development at Blockchains, LLC.
The following endorsement was authored by former Library Board of Trustees president Sandy Foley.
When Sena Loyd was appointed Carson City Library Director in 2014, she quickly established a culture where “good enough” definitely was not good enough. In a time of uncertainty, Sena visualized the big picture and knew the steps needed to develop a library worthy of recognition; the Institute of Museum and Library Services recognized it as one of the top 14 in the United States in 2018.
Nevada currently is facing a myriad of issues which will require a visionary, empathetic resolute leader, and Sena is the ideal choice for Assembly District 40. In times of crisis, her calm research-oriented approach increases her ability to understand how the dominoes of government might fall and focus on solutions.
During her tenure as director, Sena implemented many programs that brought the library into the community. Working with city leaders, she coordinated and later managed the Adams Hub, which provides small businesses and entrepreneurs space and assistance opportunities. She ensured the Makers Space at the library would serve the needs of our community, and today it creates face shields, swabs for testing and innovative ear-savers for our health care workers. As a lobbyist for library services, she managed to procure a state library grant totaling $500,000 to be used for technology and workforce development.
Sena also brought the community to the library. She was responsible for the recent library refresh, utilizing every inch of space to its maximum potential, while providing comfortable areas for young and older patrons. The Digatorium enables the community’s youth to collaborate and share computer, technology and media skills in a state-of-the-art expanse. With her shared love of technology, math and research, she formulated a program for girls to code and develop future job skills.
A library is service-oriented and reaches out to the entire community. Whether she is volunteering for the Boys and Girls Club, assisting senior citizens or adding her expertise to the efforts of Western Nevada College, Sena Loyd demonstrates service and resolve. In the children’s book "The Little Engine that Could," success was achieved by repeating, “I think I can.” In the race for Assembly District 40, I know Sena Loyd can provide the leadership Nevada needs.
Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, this event is scheduled for noon on Monday, July 20, and will be held online via Zoom teleconference due to the temporary shutdown of in-person venues. Those wishing to be on distribution for a link to the teleconference can email Rich Dunn, Men's Committee Events Coordinator, at richdunn@aol.com.
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