Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

Jan 14, 2025

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

The financial outlook for FY26 shows inflation exceeding GDP growth in the coming fiscal year. In Washoe County, local sales tax revenue is expected to remain flat, and the five-year forecast shows a 5 percent General Fund deficit each year through FY30. To mitigate the potential downturn, Washoe County departments have been instructed to submit net-zero budgets, and additional personnel requests will not be entertained.

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Washoe County and FEMA update Swan Lake and Silver Lake floodplain risk maps using latest mapping technology to inform residents of flood risks

Dec 27, 2024

Washoe County and FEMA update Swan Lake and Silver Lake floodplain risk maps using latest mapping technology to inform residents of flood risks

Washoe County, in alignment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and obligations, has updated flood hazard information using the latest data and mapping technology in the Swan Lake and Silver Lake areas of Washoe County. The remapping effort focuses on updating the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that identify the 1 percent risk (100-year) flood risks around Swan Lake and Silver Lake. This is one of several areas in Washoe County to be analyzed and remapped. 

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Early-bird registration for the Silver State Grant Conference ends New Year’s Eve – register now!

Dec 24, 2024

Early-bird registration for the Silver State Grant Conference ends New Year’s Eve – register now!

The annual Silver State Grant Conference returns to Reno Feb. 13-14, 2025, at the Peppermill Resort Casino. This conference draws attendees from Nevada, California, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and other western states in both the public and private sectors to learn the latest about grant writing, grant awards, and grant applications. 

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