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Wes Jahn named curator at Wilbur D. May Museum

The Wilbur D. May Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Wes Jahn as its new curator. Jahn brings a wealth of experience in museum programming and a passion for engaging the community with dynamic exhibitions and educational initiatives.  

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Washoe County launches video streaming app

Washoe County has launched a new video streaming app in its efforts to make public meetings more accessible to residents. The app is available on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video. The county’s live broadcast channel on Charter will no longer be supported. 

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Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

The financial outlook for FY26 shows inflation exceeding GDP growth in the coming fiscal year. In Washoe County, local sales tax revenue is expected to remain flat, and the five-year forecast shows a 5 percent General Fund deficit each year through FY30. To mitigate the potential downturn, Washoe County departments have been instructed to submit net-zero budgets, and additional personnel requests will not be entertained.

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Washoe County property taxes due January 6, 2025

Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor reminds property owners that Monday, January 6, is the due date for the third installment of 2024/25 property taxes.  Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, January 16, 2025. “In an effort to provide...

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Washoe County and FEMA update Swan Lake and Silver Lake floodplain risk maps using latest mapping technology to inform residents of flood risks

Washoe County, in alignment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and obligations, has updated flood hazard information using the latest data and mapping technology in the Swan Lake and Silver Lake areas of Washoe County. The remapping effort focuses on updating the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that identify the 1 percent risk (100-year) flood risks around Swan Lake and Silver Lake. This is one of several areas in Washoe County to be analyzed and remapped.