Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board proclaimed this week "International Dark Sky Week" and this month "Teacher Appreciation Month."
Apr 22, 2025
Bethany Drysdale
STAR program offers second chances through recovery and accountability
April is recognized as Second Chance Month to showcase the impact of re-entry programs such as Washoe County’s STAR program. Re-entry programs promote public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and result in stronger, healthier communities. STAR stands for Support in...
Second Judicial District Court hosts ‘Lawyer in the Library’ special event
Attorneys specializing in Family Law, Civil/General Law, Probate Law, and Landlord/Tenant Law will volunteer their time to provide free legal assistance. Each participant will get a 15-minute session to talk with a lawyer. A Spanish interpreter will be available.
Washoe County Partial Abatement Claim Forms Mailed
Washoe County Assessor Chris Sarman reminds property owners to verify the tax cap status on their property. This can be done by checking a parcel number, address, or ownership on the Washoe County Assessor’s website at the website below. Additional sources for verification include valuation notices, tax bills, or simply calling the Assessor’s Office.
Cares Campus winter overflow beds close for the season
Washoe County’s Housing and Homeless Services (HHS) Division closed its winter overflow beds Tuesday, following a phased shutdown that began on April 7. While these seasonal beds are closed, the Nevada Cares Campus Resource Center remains open 24/7 until May 1 as a warming center. After this date, the center will continue serving unhoused individuals without a designated bed at the Nevada Cares Campus or Our Place. The Resource Center provides essential day use services such as laundry, showers, restrooms, meals, and case management. It will be open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Commissioners advance the FY26 budget; it will be up for final adoption May 20.
Washoe County unveils Washoe County Checkbook online tool
Interactive website shows revenue and expenditures in near-real-time for enhanced financial transparency
Washoe County reminds voters of changes to voter registration processes and will begin mailing notices for Automatic Voter Registration
Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office will begin sending Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) notices to voters as part of the implementation of Assembly Bill 432, passed by the Nevada Legislature in 2021, effective January 1,2025.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1. Board approves donation to fund virtual medical care station at Senior Center: Anthem, Inc. donated $400,000 to the Washoe County Human Services Agency to fund the...
Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed
The Assessor’s Office reminds exemption holders that in order to apply the exemption toward real property taxes, the renewal must be filed with the Assessor’s office by June 15, 2025.