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Reno Gazette Journalward representation

Serving Sparks Ward 2 through results, not rhetoric |…

Reno Gazette Journalpolitical candidacy

I'm ready to serve District 2 on Washoe County…

Reno Gazette Journaleconomic development

Reno industrial park signs NOW Foods, Fortune 500 company

KTVN 2 Newselection results

ELECTION RESULTS: Click here to view real-time numbers

KOLO 8 News Nowmayoral election

Outgoing Schieve congratulates Marshall on becoming next mayor of Reno

Outgoing Reno Mayor Hilary Schieve is congratulating new Reno Mayor Kate Marshall on her election as city’s newest Mayor.

Nov 10, 2026

This Is RenoWard 4 council race provisional ballots

Provisional ballots due Tuesday could settle Ward 4 council race

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Nov 10, 2026

KOLO 8 News Nowmayoral election

Lawson concedes Sparks Mayoral race to Rawson

Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson is conceding to Wendi Rawson.

Nov 9, 2026

KOLO 8 News Nowmayoral election canvass

Sparks City Council to canvass vote as race for Mayor remains tight

The Sparks City Council will be meeting to canvass the vote later this week.

Nov 9, 2026

KTVN 2 NewsVeterans Day closures and events

Veterans Day closures and events planned across Reno, Sparks and Washoe County

Veterans Day will bring a mix of office closures, modified services and community events across the Truckee Meadows, including Reno's annual parade through downtown.Several local government offices will be clos...

Nov 9, 2026

Community Pulse

Police services merger

Farewell to Mayor Hillary Schieve

Public safety

Keystone Canyon PUD Amendment

Volunteer rescue hours

Automated license plate readers

Social media moderation and transparency

Police budget augmentation

Wildfire Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness

Hillside Foursquare Church Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment

Urban Wildfire Mitigation and Public Education

Homelessness and unhoused population

Wildfire evacuation and river path

City administration

Technology and senior accessibility

Wildfire disaster relief

Wildfire safety compliance

Quarterly update from Reno Police Department (RPD)

Scams targeting seniors

Hydration packets and health board

Harassment and neighborhood issues

Quarterly update from Reno Police Department (RPD). (For Discussion Only)

Panther Hollow Tentative Map

Reno Police Department Leadership and Budget

Truckee River Surveillance Cameras

Senior Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Truckee River Mobile Surveillance Cameras

SAVE Volunteer Program Update

Surveillance and Local Business

Sex Work Decriminalization

Firefighters Association Update & Workers' Comp

Senior Anxiety and Community Engagement

Civilian Oversight Committee for Reno Police Department

Vietnam Veterans of America Day Proclamation

Strengthen Our Communities and Mental Health Funding

Reno Fire Department academy

Fraud prevention and senior events

Reno City Charter Committee Work Plan and Governance Review

Senior mental health and depression

Municipal employee accountability and firefighter conduct

Reno Fire Department / Civil Service relations

Public Comment – This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment and is limited to no more than three (3) minutes for each commentator.

Review and possible approval of timeline and actions related to working group objectives

Overview of the current Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) process, including roles, responsibilities, and workflow.

Senior Services and Community Health Programs

Tire pile nuisance and code enforcement

In the News

Wildfire risk is growing. Nevada cannot wait for action | Opinion Mark Novak

Your quick guide to Q&As with candidates on Reno, Sparks ballots

Local

Serving Sparks Ward 2 through results, not rhetoric |…

I'm ready to serve District 2 on Washoe County…

Reno industrial park signs NOW Foods, Fortune 500 company

ELECTION RESULTS: Click here to view real-time numbers

Outgoing Schieve congratulates Marshall on becoming next mayor of Reno

Provisional ballots due Tuesday could settle Ward 4 council race

Lawson concedes Sparks Mayoral race to Rawson

Sparks City Council to canvass vote as race for Mayor remains tight

Veterans Day closures and events planned across Reno, Sparks and Washoe County