Kathleen Taylor
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 2:46:50
- Avg per meeting
- 6:40
- Segments
- 3136
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Top issues during term (20)
Wildfire Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness
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Axon Public Safety and Surveillance Contract
The contract costs $21,776,231.26 over eight years, partially offset by state 911 reimbursements and bundling discounts.
Regional Parks and Recreation District Feasibility
Could unlock new regional funding for parks and riverfront maintenance; currently unfunded for maintenance under state law.
Wildfire Defense and Evacuation Preparedness
Promotes cost-effective community safety measures and emergency response readiness.
FY27-29 City Strategic Plan Implementation
Guides operational and capital allocations across city departments over the next three fiscal years.
mayoral election
Local tax dollars and city budgets hang in the balance depending on which fiscal priorities the winning candidate decides to champion.
Truckee River Vision Plan Implementation
$7.2 million in RDA II funds this year; $12–15 million more expected next year, plus a possible $20 million Believe Plaza redesign.
Property Tax Education and Revenue Structure
Property taxes make up 28.2% of Reno's General Fund revenue and 67.5% of its Street Fund revenue.
Consolidated Tax (C-Tax) Distribution Disparities
Directly affects the City of Reno General Fund and funding availability for local parks and public services.
Public Surveillance and Flock Safety Contract Concerns
$60,000 grant award and associated contract costs for mobile camera leases.
Farewell to Mayor Hillary Schieve
TMWRF Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Progress
The reallocation moves existing CIP funds, with contingency covering the Jacobs amendment and the TWAS change order for new pumps, motors, and variable-frequency drives.
Urban Heat Mitigation and Tree Canopy
Future urban forestry grants and capital improvement investments will target canopy expansion in vulnerable areas.
Reno Fire Department Operations and Regional Readiness
Ongoing operational funding is supported through municipal budgeting and regional cooperative agreements.
J Resort Pedestrian Skyways
The applicant says the skyways are needed to secure financing and final design for the connected developments; no public cost is involved.
LightHouse Sierra Supportive Housing Development
Private investment funded by the Lighthouse Living Foundation and supporters.
Primary Election Certification
No direct cost — a required legal step.
Reno Police Department Quarterly Operations and Staffing Briefing
Allocates municipal public safety resources toward recruitment, academy training, and technology software upgrades.
OPEB Trust Fund Financial Health and Liabilities
The city put $548,000 into the trust this year from RPPA and RPSAE member contributions.
Talus Valley Special Assessment District No. 1
Up to $9.5 million in bonds repaid by special assessments on the benefited property, not the general fund.
Decisions during term (542)
Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda (November 9, 2026)
Approval of Minutes (August 10 and October 12, 2026)
Adjournment
Revised Planning Commission By-laws — recommendation to City Council
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes (October 5, 2026)
Adjournment
Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 02 November 2026
Approval of Axon Enterprise Public Safety Contract
Approval of Sky Tavern Lease Extension
Approval of J Resort Pedestrian Skyways CUP
Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 21 October 2026
Approval of the Minutes
Reno City Council - Regular - September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM (For Possible Action)
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Package Alcohol (Change of Ownership) – 7-Eleven Store 33090C, Jasdev Bajwa, 6150 South McCarran Boulevard. [Ward 2]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On-Premises Alcohol, Add-On Cabaret (New) – The Polo Lounge LLC, Wallace Peterson, Cynthia Peterson, 1559 South Virginia Street. [Ward 3]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Dining Room Wine and Beer (New) – Valley Cafe, Pablo Vazquez Ortega, Cesar Vazquez Cano, Armando Soto Santana, 10555 Stead Boulevard, Unit 4. [Ward 4]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On-Premises Alcohol, Package Alcohol (New) – Black Sheep Spirits and Lounge, Steven Chimarusti, 15 Foothill Road, Unit 1. [Ward 6]
Voting record (341)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Approval of Axon Enterprise Public Safety Contract
Approval of Privileged Business License for Revenant Music Hall
Based on the history of this operator and documented concerns from downtown residents regarding public safety and welfare, granting the license is not in the best interest of the public.
B.12 Jacobs Engineering Amendment — TMWRF Dewatering Building
Recused due to a substantial and continuing business relationship with Jacobs Engineering.
D.1 Codexa Residence — Uphold Planning Commission Recommendation (LDC27-00005)
Approval of ReTRAC Trench Rehabilitation Change Order
Acceptance of Reno Police Department 90-Day Update
Direction to Human Resources for City Clerk Recruitment
Interlocutory Appeal Authorization in Prendergast v. City of Reno
Approval of HUD CAPER Submission
Referral of LightHouse Sierra SPD Ordinance
Adoption of Moose Ridge Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
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to adopt.
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Referral of Moose Ridge Zoning Map Amendment - Bill No. 7341
Noted that denying the zoning change would not stop development since the property can already be developed under existing SF-3 zoning.