May 30, 2023
Washoe County offices closed Memorial Day, May 29
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fictitious firm names, notary bond filings and marriage licenses.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Board votes unanimously to pause the fee for Golden Valley Artificial Recharge Program until the end of the year to give residents more time to provide input on the future of the program.
Numerous Washoe County jurisdictions launch new real-time emergency mapping tool
Perimeter is a public-facing map that shows road closures, shelter locations, and evacuation areas during emergencies
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners approved the annual budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2023. The $1.065 billion budget was built according to the Board’s strategic objectives: fiscal sustainability, economic impacts, vulnerable populations and innovative services, and it comprises several funds, including the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and the Debt Service Fund.
Living History Day at Bowers Mansion
The historic Bowers Mansion will begin its 2023 tour season with another Living History Event. Return to the days of Nevada’s statehood, bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the grounds and tour the mansion. Save the date: May 20.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
In response to the pressing need for daycare options in our community, the Board introduced a first reading of code amendments related to daycare facilities in Washoe County. The Board also reappointed Kathryn Nelson to the Washoe County Planning Commission.
Programs on the Porch is back with its wildlife edition, featuring local wildlife professionals presenting information on a variety of species. These presentations will be showcased every Friday night from May 19 through June 23 from the porch of the historic Bowers Mansion.
Programs on the Porch presentation schedule:
May 19 – Birds of Prey with Marie Gaspari (LIVE Birds)
May 26 – Bears with NDOW
June 2 – Snakes with the UNR Biology Dept. (LIVE Snakes)
June 9 – Bats with Carson Creature Catchers
June 16 – Bees with the No. NV Beekeepers Association (LIVE Bees)
June 23 - Bobcats & Mountain Lions with NDOW
Regional Animal Services conducts disaster exercise
As part of Washoe County Regional Animal Service’s (WCRAS) continued focus on safety and emergency preparedness, WCRAS will conduct a full-scale exercise simulating a local disaster requiring the evacuation of all animals in the Washoe County Regional Animal Services Shelter. This exercise will take place on Tuesday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The exercise will test staff disaster preparedness and response procedures in preparation for possible local disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes or floods.