Downtown Reno Library celebrates “60 Years of Stories” this May

The community is invited to help commemorate the library’s 60th anniversary at an after-hours celebration on Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. 

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The University of Nevada, Reno, hosted a special UNR Day at the Washoe County Administration Complex with informational tables on eight colleges or programs, from the Latino Research Center and Athletics to the ORVIS School of Nursing and Nevada Seismology Lab. The College of Engineering demonstrated a robot, and the Cooperative Extension sampled tri-tip from its Mobile Harvest Unit. 

Washoe County Tax Cap Claim Forms Mailed

If you receive a Tax Cap Claim form in the mail, please fill it out and return it to the Assessor, or file it online. This mailing is the for upcoming 2026/2027 fiscal year and is due by June 30, 2027, and we request that you send it by June 15.

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Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale

Washoe County Communications Manager

775-313-8582
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George Guthrie

George Guthrie

Washoe County Registrar of Voters PIO

775-512-0199
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Scott Oxarart

Scott Oxarart

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Communications Manager

775-276-1021
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Chris Ciarlo

Chris Ciarlo

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Kendall Holcomb

Kendall Holcomb

District Attorney PIO

775-328-3200
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Jamie Hemingway

Jamie Hemingway

Library System PIO

775-327-8360
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County Payroll Supervisor

💼 Now Hiring! 💼 The Washoe County Comptroller’s Office is looking for a County Payroll Supervisor to join the team! 📊 Take the next step in your career with this exciting leadership opportunity. 🗓️ Apply by 4/22/2026 to be considered! ⏳Don’t miss your chance to make an impact—apply today! 🙌

Director of Human Services

Washoe County is currently hiring for the Director of Human Services Agency. Apply by 4/17/2026, to be considered for this excellent career opportunity.

Senior Planner

The Washoe County Community Services Department is seeking a Senior Planner to help shape the future of our region. 🌟Under supervision, this role oversees complex development projects, leads long-range and current planning initiatives, and supports master plan and development code amendments. 📋The position also contributes to policy and ordinance development while managing key projects that guide responsible community growth.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through planning and public service, we encourage you to apply.
📅 Application deadline: April 28, 2026