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Washoe County launches Leadership Academy

Washoe County is accepting applications to its new Washoe County Leadership Academy (WCLA), an exciting eight-month program designed to educate, inspire and encourage future community leaders. The academy begins in September and will meet once a month for eight months, with graduation in April 2023. The class of 2023 will have the opportunity to increase their professional and personal network with fellow community leaders across the county, while learning how local county government works and what Washoe County does with residents’ tax dollars.  

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Washoe County reminds residents to prepare for seasonal flooding

With summer rapidly approaching and temperatures rising, flooding is a topic often overlooked in the high-desert climate of Washoe County. However, this is the exact time of year that the Washoe County Community Services Department is reminding residents to prepare for localized seasonal flooding and secure their flood insurance before it’s too late.

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Washoe County to observe Juneteenth Independence Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and commemorates the final emancipation of slaves in the United States, which occurred June 19, 1865, more...

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Ballot Curing Deadlines and Reminders

Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office is sending notices to voters whose ballots were received damaged or with mismatched signatures. These ballots must be “cured” before they can be counted or recreated in the case of a damaged ballot. Here are the top things...