WASHOE COUNTY COMMISSION NEWSLETTER SPRING 2024
In this edition, we discuss scams targeted at senior citizens, go over foster care myths, invite you to explore our parks and open spaces, and more! Read the newsletter...
Apr 1, 2024
Washoe County Library and the American Heart Association Partner to Promote Libraries with Heart Program in Washoe County
Beginning April 1, blood pressure kits will be available at nine library locations
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Board conducted a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to prohibit public camping and certain activities such as having fires, blow torches, propane tanks, or parking of oversized vehicles on public property. Commissioners voted 3-2 to pass the ordinance, with direction to the Sheriff’s Office to provide quarterly reporting so the Board can revise as needed.
Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed
Washoe County Assessor Chris S. Sarman is mailing the annual Property Tax Exemption Renewal Notices to qualified veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses and blind persons. 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, 2024.
Community Engagement Survey
Last summer, we asked Washoe County residents to share with us their preferences on how they would like to communicate with us. We are now launching a second community engagement survey to help us better understand how we can best serve those communications needs....
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Regional Archery Facility and Senior Center will both receive upgrades through approved construction contracts; Board appoints members to the Library and Parks boards.
El Condado de Washoe Busca Trabajadores Bilingües
El Registro de Votantes del Condado de Washoe está contratando trabajadores bilingües para las elecciones, y nos encantaría contar con la ayuda de Latino Research Center para distribuir la siguiente información. Además, la edad mínima requerida es de 16 años, lo...
Community funds TMT’s new data storytelling initiative
Truckee Meadows Tomorrow (TMT), with funding from Washoe County and SilverSummit Healthplan, have formed a public-private-social partnership to engage with the community in a more meaningful way by providing data visualizations, informatics, infographics, and narrative impact storytelling using TMT’s community data.