UPCOMING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be February 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
Feb 14, 2024
Regional Animal Services and Truckee Meadows Fire collaborate to expand public access to pet microchip scanning
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) proudly announces a collaborative partnership with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) to enhance community access to pet microchip scanning services. A demonstration of the new stations will be held on February 20 at 11a.m. at TMFPD Station #33.
Lakeside Drive to be closed for culvert replacement project
A portion of Lakeside Drive in Reno will be closed for approximately seven weeks as Washoe County Community Services Department replaces storm drainage pipes.
Closures will begin on February 15 on Lakeside Drive between Evans Creek and Davis lane. During the road closure period, traffic message boards will be located at two locations on South McCarren Boulevard and one traffic message board on Lakeside and Davis Lane. Motorists are advised to follow the designated detour route.
Please note that the above road closure and detour plan are subject to change. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation. For further inquiries or updates, please call Washoe311 at 3-1-1 or email washoe311@washoecounty.gov.
UPCOMING SPECIAL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Upcoming Special Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be February 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. See location details and meeting agenda here.
What you need to know for Election Day
Vote Centers in Washoe County will open at 7 a.m. tomorrow, February 6, for the Presidential Preference Primary. Here's everything you need to know about tomorrow's election.
Washoe County launches livestream video of ballot room for duration of Presidential Preference Primary
NOTE: This image is an example of what will be shown on the livestream. It will not be live until 6 a.m., January 26. The Washoe County Registrar of Voters will offer a livestream video of the ballot-processing room throughout the duration of the Presidential...
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for February 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m has been cancelled. See cancellation notice here.
Washoe County offers EZ Permits online for building permits
Licensed contractors applying for permits for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fireplaces and inserts, reroofs, and water heaters can now apply online, pay and receive an immediate permit without having to wait for processing. With the new system, homeowners applying for these same permits will experience expedited processing with minimal wait times.
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Today the Board approved the creation of a Behavioral Health Administrator position, which will be responsible for the mapping and implementation of a regional system of care for Mental Health services in Washoe County. The position will work with county departments, community providers, and the State of Nevada to define gaps in service, develop strategies for securing facilities and programs, and develop a legislative plan for funding and duty-transition given mental health has been a State-led focus in Nevada.