Serving Washoe County’s Seniors
Senior Volunteer Fair Tuesday, January 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Serving Washoe County’s Seniors
Washoe County offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Washoe County offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. His birthday, January 15, is honored each year on the third Monday in January.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be January 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
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.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be January 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Senior Center Closure Update
Senior Center Closure Update
Senior Center will be closed to the public, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Washoe County property taxes due January 6, 2025
Washoe County property taxes due January 6, 2025
Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor reminds property owners that Monday, January 6, is the due date for the third installment of 2024/25 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, January 16, 2025. “In an effort to provide...
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 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.
Early-bird registration for the Silver State Grant Conference ends New Year’s Eve – register now!
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.
Washoe County offices to close for Christmas and New Year’s Day
Washoe County offices to close for Christmas and New Year’s Day
Washoe County wishes you a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Most county offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1 to observe the holidays.
Washoe County announces mid-day election turnout numbers
By mid-afternoon on Election Day, Washoe County has seen about 66 percent turnout of eligible voters.
Washoe County sees 59 percent turnout before Election Day
Early voting ended in Washoe County on Friday evening, with an in-person turnout of 90,712 voters and just over 105,000 mail-in ballots totaling around 59 percent of registered voters. Those who still plan to vote in person can do so on Election Day at one of the 55 Vote Centers around the county. Vote Centers open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., and every voter in line by closing time will be allowed to vote.
Statement on Manager Brown’s medical leave
County Manager Eric Brown will be on medical leave through November 29. He did not originally plan to be out of the office over the General Election, and had scheduled a medical procedure for later in November. However, last week he contracted pneumonia and was...
Washoe County receives grant to reduce drunk driving recidivism
The Washoe County Department of Alternative Sentencing was awarded a $63,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety. The funds will support ongoing efforts in reducing drunk driving recidivism as well as providing greater access...
Washoe County offices closed for Nevada Day
Most Washoe County offices will be closed Friday, October 25, in observance of Nevada Day, the celebration of statehood. County buildings that serve as vote centers will remain open for voting only.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
Deputy Registrar provided an overview of election turnout so far, new equipment, security measures, and more.
Early Voting begins Saturday in Washoe County
Vote Centers around Washoe County will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, kicking off two weeks of Early Voting for the General Election. Mail-in ballots can be filled out and returned through the mail or dropped off at any of the county’s Vote Centers during Early Voting. Those who wish to vote in person can do so during Early Voting, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., October 19 through November 1 or on Election Day, November 5.
UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be October 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
CANCELLED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m has been cancelled.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
County Manager provides update from Registrar of Voters Office as election nears. Early voting begins October 19 and Election Day is November 5.