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Nathan Tolbert

Vice Chair, District 52025-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
27
Total speaking time
4:19:52
Avg per meeting
9:37
Segments
4044

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Mar 2026[96]

Proposed Stormwater Utility Fee and Funding Framework

The answer could directly change what homeowners in communities with existing detention basins pay under the new stormwater fee.

critical↑Apr 2026[69]

Flood Mitigation Funding and Grant Matching

Discussions involve matching requirements for millions in potential grant funding and reallocating existing budget lines.

high↑Apr 2026[40]

Proposed Minden Cell Tower on Highway 88

Unknown private investment by Verizon Wireless.

high→Feb 2026[28]

Library 2028-2033 Strategic Planning and Budgeting

Financial impact will be determined pending decisions on whether to issue a formal request for proposals or contract with university researchers.

critical↑Jan 2026[24]

Affordable Housing and Commercial Exemption Ordinances

Potential reduction in commercial development fees offset by increased multi-family and affordable housing investments.

high↑Feb 2026[22]

Major Variance Request for Single-Family Residence at 435 Nevada Street

None anticipated for county funds.

high↓Feb 2026[21]

Minden-Tahoe Airport Master Plan Update

Planning efforts are funded through existing airport and federal grant budgets.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

High Mark Distillery proposal at 277 Fredericksburg

No county fiscal impact yet — the project is a pre-application, though speakers warn of $10 million arsenic treatment needs if more housing is directed to the Ranchos.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Community Needs Assessment

Ties to the county's federal Community Services Block Grant dollars — survey responses shape how that funding is spent locally.

critical↑Jan 2026[19]

Title 20 Land Use and Zoning Code Update

Nominal administrative costs for county code updates and mapping.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

Airport Funding and Revenue Alternatives

Around $600,000 in property taxes are generated annually by airport property and tenants.

critical↑Mar 2026[18]

9-1-1 Telephone and Radio System Upgrades

$96,278.75 deferred, not approved this meeting.

high→Sep 2026[17]

Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance and Unrecorded Easements

Potential county costs for map amendment, channel restoration, and road or utility repairs aren't quantified in the materials.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Law Library Financial Status Review

The report covers the Law Library's fund balance and spending, though specific figures haven't been published yet.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Community Development and Building Permit Fee Increases

Could change what residents pay for recreation programs and facility use, though no specific fee amounts were published.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Community Health Clinic Operations

The hospital reports $8.3 million in uncompensated care and $1 million in community health improvement spending.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Roots & Wings Preschool Financial Sustainability

Operating funds have been appropriated in the county budget.

critical↓Aug 2026[12]

Painted Rock Mine Agreement and Traffic Restrictions

Potential costs associated with legal correspondence and monitoring road maintenance.

high↑Jul 2026[12]

Buckeye Farms Neighborhood 1 Annexation

No direct cost to residents is stated in the agenda.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Law Library Technology and Internet Upgrade

Covered by previously approved expenditures.

Decisions during term (390)

Recorded while Tolbert was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

Approval of the agenda

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

Approval of October 1, 2026 meeting minutes

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

Addition of David Luciano Hochgurtel to The Corner Bar liquor license

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

Consent calendar (Items L and M pulled)

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1675 — Minden town boundary annexation

approved4-1Nov 5, 2026

Anthem medical insurance renewal at 19.5% increase

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

VSP vision insurance renewal

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion on the Outdoor Festival License application submitted by the Town of Minden for Minden's Gazebo Lighting Celebration, to be held Friday, December 4, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Minden Park, 1606…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion on the Outdoor Festival License application submitted by Emily Lawrence, Marketing and Events Manager for Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, for the New Year's Eve Party on the Plaza, to be held…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion on retroactively approving a one-year contract extension with Government Software Assurance Corporation (GSA), in the amount of $97,350, for the 2026-27 Property Tax Bill software, and authorize the Douglas…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to approve the First Amendment to a Contract for Professional Services between RAD Strategies and Douglas County to increase the contract amount from $33,600 to $52,800 for content creation services for…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to accept a $15,000 grant from the Carson Subconservancy District Noxious Weed Abatement Program, and authorize the Community Services Director to sign all related grant documents. (Brook Adie, Community…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to accept the Public Administrator's 2026 Third Quarter Report for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026, per Douglas County Code Chapter 2.23. (Brook Adie, Community Services…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to accept the Public Guardian's 2026 Third Quarter Report for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026, per Douglas County Code 2.22.135. (Brook Adie, Community Services Director)

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to renew the annual software subscription with NeoGov for various cloud-based modules for recruitment, development and management of employees, in an amount not to exceed $165,620, and authorize the Human…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to accept the auditor's report on Douglas County's general ledger cash balances through September 30, 2026, per Nevada Revised Statute 251.030. (Kathy Kaiser, Comptroller)

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to approve a change order to increase the purchase order with Granite Construction Supply by $40,000, for a total purchase order of $85,000. (Nicole Hubbard, Administrative Services Manager)

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion to approve the transfer of Real Property owned by Douglas County Nevada to the Nevada Department of Transportation and execute the Quit Claim deed. The Real Property to be transferred is described in the…

approved5-0Nov 5, 2026

For possible action. Discussion regarding the adoption of Resolution 2026R-064, increasing the South Tahoe Refuse Company's trash disposal rates by the base year rate adjustment of 9.42% for the 2027 calendar year, as allowed under the…

Voting record (110)

105 yes3 no2 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 15, 2026

Adoption of Ordinance 2026-1672 (Art in Public Places)

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Continuance of Verizon Wireless Cell Tower Appeal (DP24-0204)

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Approval of Douglas County Community Grant Process

Voted yesOct 1, 2026

Reclassification of Utility Systems Technician Senior to Utility Systems Technician III

Voted noSep 3, 2026

Amend the original motion of a three percent merit increase to a 1.5 percent merit increase

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda Minus Item 15.1

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of July 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Liquor Board Item 7.1: Heavenly Mountain Resort License Additions

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Liquor Board Item 7.2: La Loteria Rotisserie Grab & Go Liquor License

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Consent Calendar Items A-V

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Acceptance of Grand Jury Internal Audit Report

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Plante Moran Professional Services Agreement for Internal Audit Services

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Petition DP 26-0035 for Sierra Place Right-of-Way Abandonment

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Revisions to Administrative Policy 100.13, Workplace Violence

Voted yesAug 20, 2026

Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Town of Genoa for Administrative Support Services

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approve the agenda; carried.

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Approval of Meeting Agenda

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Approval of Previous Minutes

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Liquor License - Chicago Mike's Pizza

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Liquor and Gaming Licenses - Nevada Trading Company

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Consent Calendar Items A through M

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Resolution 2026R-042 - Advisory Question on Clerk-Treasurer Separation

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1666 - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws

Voted yesJul 2, 2026

24-Month Review of Development Agreements

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Creation of Stormwater Utility Taskforce

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Approve the agenda

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Approve the designation of Deputy Kasey Myers to serve as the Acting Douglas County Public Guardian until the Board of County Commissioners fills the vacancy in the office

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Approve the draft minutes of the special meeting of May 5, 2026, of the Board of County Commissioners

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Accept a donation of $66,991.10 from the Carson Valley Little League to the Community Services Department, adopt Resolution 2026R-029 a resolution to augment the budget in the Room Tax fund in the amo

Voted noJun 4, 2026

Adopt Ordinance 2026-1669, an ordinance amending Douglas County Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.16 (Speed), to establish vehicle speed restrictions on portions of Fremont Street and East Valley Road

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Adopt Ordinance 2026-1668, an ordinance amending Douglas County Code, Title 10, Chapter 10.08 Control Devices to establish vehicle restrictions prohibiting truck traffic on portions of Fremont Street,

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Approval of Agenda

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2026

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Clear Creek Tahoe Liquor License Addition

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 9.A through 9.P)

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Carson Valley Little League Donation and Resolution 2026R-029

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Designation of Acting Public Guardian

Voted yesJun 4, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1668 Truck Route Restrictions

Voted noJun 4, 2026

Ordinance 2026-1669 Speed Limit Reductions

Noted constituents along the road were against lowering the speed limit.

Voted yesMay 28, 2026

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Final Budgets and Property Tax Rates

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Direct staff to pause construction on Muller Parkway Phase 2 Improvements PWP# DO 2024-227 until the litigation is resolved.

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Approve the agenda; carried.

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Continue Administrative Agenda Item 13.1 to the June 18, 2026 Board of County Commissioner’s meeting

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Approve the draft minutes of the April 16, 2026, regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioner; carried.

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Approve the Consent Calendar; carried.

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Approve the mural rendering concept for the WALLS Mural Project pending approval of a Special Use Permit by the Douglas County Planning Commission and authorize the Community Services Director to ente

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Pause Construction on Muller Parkway Phase 2

Voted yesMay 21, 2026

Approve Walls Mural Project Concept at Community Arts Center

Voted yesMay 7, 2026

Adopt Resolution 2026R-018 increasing the base salary for the Justices of the Peace for the East Fork and Tahoe Township Justice Courts, Douglas County, Nevada; carried.