On October 16, 2023, in response to public animal welfare concerns, Washoe County Regional Animal Services began an investigation into a potential case of animal cruelty. Washoe County Regional Animal Services ultimately secured a warrant leading to the confiscation of 26 dogs and five horses from the property.
Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor would like to remind property owners that Monday, January 1, is the due date for the third installment of 2023/24 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, January 11, 2024. The Washoe County...
In this edition, we say goodbye to 2023, welcome in 2024, and provide ideas to keep the giving spirit going.
The Board of County Commissioners approved vote center locations for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary, which takes place on February 6. It also approved the purchase of 80 drop boxes for mail ballots.
The Board voted 4-1 to approve County Manager Eric Brown’s renegotiated contract following a glowing annual review. The approved terms include a 10 percent lump-sum bonus, an additional year added to his contract (now extended to November 21, 2025), and an increase in severance pay from six months to one year. The Board also appointed Ryan Gustafson to serve as director of the Human Services Agency.
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters is recruiting for numerous positions to work at vote center during early voting and on Election Day, and is making a special plea for bilingual employees. Each vote center has greeters, intake specialists, managers, and many more positions. Pay begins at $16 per hour during early voting, and $175 on Election Day. English and Spanish are the primary languages spoken in Washoe County, but there is also a need for those fluent in European, Asian, and Pacific Islander languages. Ballots are printed in English and Spanish.
The Washoe County Public Guardian's Office works with some of the most vulnerable citizens in our community at a point where they need the biggest helping hand. This holiday season, Public Guardian Tracey Bowles is collecting blankets to show her clients that they...
The presidential election cycle is quickly approaching, and now is the time to check your voter registration, Washoe County Registrar of Voters Jamie Rodriguez announced today. “If a voter has moved, wants to change parties, or opt out of a mail-in ballot, now is...
2023 will close with more services available to those experiencing homelessness than ever before under one roof Washoe County opened the doors to the new Resource Center at the Nevada Cares Campus today. This marks a significant milestone in development of the...
