1. New Commission Chair and Vice-Chair elected: The Board voted to appoint Commissioner Clara Andriola as incoming chair and Commissioner Mariluz Garcia as incoming vice-chair. They will serve two-year terms in these roles, effective at the close of the meeting. ...
The Swift Exit community portal offers residents a place to read more about the evacuation study and preparedness information, as well to provide feedback or ask questions. The feedback survey is open until March 30, 2026.
Upcoming Washoe County Board of Commissioners Meeting will be January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The 2026 election cycle begins with candidate filing for judicial offices opening next week and continuing through Jan. 16. Candidate filing during this two-week period is available during regular business hours. Candidates wishing to file for eligible offices are...
Washoe County Treasurer Justin Taylor is reminding property owners that Monday, Jan. 5, is the due date for the third installment of 2025-26 property taxes. Payments will be accepted without penalty through Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. “In an effort to provide quality...
Washoe County is reminding residents and drivers to stay vigilant as wet weather approaches, which may increase the risk of localized flooding on roads and in neighborhoods as Nevada rings in the new year. Residents looking to prepare can access sandbag locations...
The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of storms that will bring snow and rain throughout the holiday week. Washoe County is urging residents to take precautions as wet conditions increase the risk of flooding on roads and in neighborhoods. Drivers...
Most Washoe County offices will be closed December 25 and January 1 for Christmas and New Year. We wish everyone a warm and safe holiday season. The following county offices will be closed: Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth...
At the last Board of County Commissioners meeting for the year, the Board voted to approve the purchase of a home damaged by the 2027 Lemmon Valley flood to eliminate the risk - and cost - of future flood damage. The Board also approved a lease for a warehouse to which the Registrar of Voters will relocate its operations and administration in the future.
Riverbend Park is Washoe County’s newest recreation site, positioned on the bank of the Truckee River near Verdi. Commissioner Mariluz Garcia has allocated part of her District 3 Special Funds for improvements to the park, and this week she will join Washoe County...