UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be July 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Jul 13, 2023
Bike the River with Commissioner Mike Clark
Join Commissioner Mike Clark for a casual bike ride along the Truckee River. Participating bike riders will have an opportunity to have coffee and visit with Commissioner Clark at the final stop.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board voted to not move forward with cannabis consumption lounges. Staff will not be directed to explore code ordinances to allow these lounges.
Apply now for Washoe County Leadership Academy
This is an educational and leadership program unlike any other in the community, promoting knowledge of local government and providing leadership training in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension. There is no charge, but participation is limited to only 30 people.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be July 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Alternate Public Defender Marc Picker receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At its annual dinner on June 28, 2023, the Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice presented its 2023 Lifetime Achievement award to Washoe County Alternate Public Defender Marc Picker. Picker joined the Washoe County Alternate Public Defender’s Office in 2013 and was...
Celebrating the Fourth: Safety tips and office closures
Washoe County wishes everyone a safe summer and happy Fourth of July. Please be aware that it is illegal to possess or use fireworks and/or pyrotechnics within the Truckee Meadows and North Lake Tahoe Fire Districts, which includes the unincorporated areas of...
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners reviewed a status update on the county's Master Plan, a project known as Envision Washoe 2040. This is a high-level plan for the next several decades of development and growth in Washoe County, and incorporates numerous individual area plans and extensive public input.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services, Nevada Humane Society and SPCA of Northern NV unite in urgent appeal to save lives in overcapacity crisis
In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS), Nevada Humane Society (NHS) and SPCA of Northern NV issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community support. WCRAS is facing an unprecedented challenge as, after over a week of operating at critical capacity, on Friday, June 23, 2023, WCRAS dog kennels reached 100 percent capacity, and more dogs are continuing to arrive with nowhere to go.