RECRUITMENT OPENS FOR WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Applications accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.  

Washoe County Property Tax Exemption Renewals Mailed

Exemptions can be applied toward real property tax, personal property tax or toward the Government Service Tax of your vehicle registration at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.  The deadline to apply in order to have your exemption applied to property tax for the 2026/2027 fiscal year is June 15, 2026. 

Regional Fire and EMS Services Study survey now open

A public input portal is now available for residents to learn about the Regional Fire and EMS Services Study and to participate in a survey on how they think those services should be rendered.  

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Washoe County Juvenile Services warns of text scam

Washoe County Juvenile Services warns of text scam

Washoe County Juvenile Services is aware of a scam targeting families involved in the juvenile justice system. The targets are receiving text messages claiming to be from Washoe County Juvenile Services Traffic Division and the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles demanding payment for traffic fines. These messages are fraudulent, and Washoe County will never request payment via text.  

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Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale

Washoe County Communications Manager

775-313-8582
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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

HSA Communications Manager

775-337-4500
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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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Senior Project Manager

📍 HIRING: Senior Project Manager – Reno, NV. Lead the Build. Shape the Community. Washoe County is hiring a Senior Project Manager to oversee major construction & capital projects. Salary: $112,694–$146,515 + excellent benefits package. Must Have: 6 years PM experience in public works/engineering/construction | Bachelor’s degree in related field OR 8 year’s experience | PE/Architect license OR PMP/CCM certification | Valid driver’s license | Deadline: February 27, 2026. Apply today! #WashoeCounty #Engineering #CareerOpportunity

Medicolegal Data Specialist

🔍 Make Data Tell Stories That Matter. Join the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office as a Medicolegal Data Specialist and turn complex crime data into insights that protect our community. ✅ Analyze violent and drug-related crime trends ✅ Support critical public health and safety initiatives ✅ Work with law enforcement, healthcare, and legal professionals ✅ Make a real difference in Washoe County. Salary: $67,433/yr plus excellent benefits. Deadline to apply: February 10, 2026.

Assistant County Manager

Are you a strategic, collaborative leader committed to public service excellence? Washoe County is seeking an Assistant County Manager—apply by February 13, 2026.