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Scott Keller

Chairperson (County Commission), District 22023-2027

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Term ending Jan 4, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
4
Total speaking time
18:07
Avg per meeting
4:32
Segments
288

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Top issues during term (19)(Environment)

low↑Nov 2026[10]

2027-2028 falconry and reptile collection regulations

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Mason geothermal exploration project

Potentially about $500,000 per year in new county tax revenue if a plant is built, plus royalties.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Mining dewatering and groundwater risk

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Penalties for destruction of property during wildlife activity

medium↓May 2026[7]

Mosquito control at Mountain View Park pond

$65,685 approved for the rest of 2026.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Hudbay mine project and Aug 18 open house

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Free Carson River Mercury Site yard sampling and cleanup

Free to homeowners — EPA covers testing and any cleanup.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Proposed ordinances: EIS requirements and NDA ban

high↓Oct 2026[5]

Temporary water transfer to Mineral County solar project

high↓Jul 2026[4]

Dayton Valley Water Conservation Plan update

None identified.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Public lands issues before the 2027 Legislature

No direct county cost, though future conveyances could carry infrastructure obligations.

high↓Jul 2026[4]

Tribal Consultation and Cultural Resources

Water litigation could cost ratepayers, farmers and tribes years of legal expense.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Gold Canyon flooding and drainage projects

Projects would need NDOT cost-share or FEMA grants; three priority projects have design-through-construction cost estimates in the study.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Carson River floodplain violation and CLOMR compliance

Potential future mitigation costs for new wells and water infrastructure could be significant.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Agrivoltaics as an alternative to conventional solar development

Anecdotal cost increases for agrivoltaic structures run 25-50% over conventional arrays, though the practice may preserve agricultural water rights and revenue.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Silver Springs Transfer Station Progress

No direct county cost; Waste Management is building the facility, and residents will get a local disposal and free recycling option.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Smith Valley mining and waste rock concerns

high↓Mar 2026[1]

South Silver Springs flash flooding

Raising homes is the most cost-effective fix (benefit-cost ratio of 2.99) and could qualify for FEMA funding; big drainage infrastructure doesn't pencil out yet.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

North Dayton drainage and flood control

Estimated construction around $700,000-plus, with FEMA grants requiring a 20-25% local match.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Environment.

Voting record (0)(Environment)

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