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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.

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Washoe County Regional Animal Services and Nevada Humane Society 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) and Nevada Humane Society (NHS) wish to 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 Tuesday May 30, 2023, WCRAS dog kennels reached 100 percent capacity, and more dogs are continuing to arrive with nowhere to go.  While WCRAS isn’t an adoption agency, the animals that do not get reclaimed from WCRAS are made available for adoption by NHS, SPCA of Northern NV and many rescue group partners throughout our region. Many of these partnering shelters are also full.

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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. 

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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.