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Meghan Ebert

Ward 4 Council Member2022-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
27
Total speaking time
8:01:17
Avg per meeting
17:50
Segments
7790

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Sep 2026[42]

Wildfire Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness

Unknown

critical↑Oct 2026[40]

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.

critical→Apr 2026[38]

Regional Parks and Recreation District Feasibility

Could unlock new regional funding for parks and riverfront maintenance; currently unfunded for maintenance under state law.

critical→Jan 2026[35]

Wildfire Defense and Evacuation Preparedness

Promotes cost-effective community safety measures and emergency response readiness.

high→Aug 2026[35]

FY27-29 City Strategic Plan Implementation

Guides operational and capital allocations across city departments over the next three fiscal years.

high↑May 2026[35]

mayoral election

Local tax dollars and city budgets hang in the balance depending on which fiscal priorities the winning candidate decides to champion.

high↑Jun 2026[33]

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.

critical↑Jun 2026[32]

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.

high↓May 2026[30]

Consolidated Tax (C-Tax) Distribution Disparities

Directly affects the City of Reno General Fund and funding availability for local parks and public services.

high→Apr 2026[30]

Public Surveillance and Flock Safety Contract Concerns

$60,000 grant award and associated contract costs for mobile camera leases.

low↑Nov 2026[26]

Farewell to Mayor Hillary Schieve

high↑Feb 2026[26]

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.

critical↓Jul 2026[25]

Urban Heat Mitigation and Tree Canopy

Future urban forestry grants and capital improvement investments will target canopy expansion in vulnerable areas.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Reno Fire Department Operations and Regional Readiness

Ongoing operational funding is supported through municipal budgeting and regional cooperative agreements.

high↑Oct 2026[25]

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.

critical↓Jan 2026[25]

LightHouse Sierra Supportive Housing Development

Private investment funded by the Lighthouse Living Foundation and supporters.

high↑Jun 2026[24]

Primary Election Certification

No direct cost — a required legal step.

critical↓Feb 2026[24]

Reno Police Department Quarterly Operations and Staffing Briefing

Allocates municipal public safety resources toward recruitment, academy training, and technology software upgrades.

high↑Jan 2026[23]

OPEB Trust Fund Financial Health and Liabilities

The city put $548,000 into the trust this year from RPPA and RPSAE member contributions.

critical↑Jun 2026[22]

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

approvedNov 9, 2026

Approval of Agenda (November 9, 2026)

approvedNov 9, 2026

Approval of Minutes (August 10 and October 12, 2026)

approvedNov 9, 2026

Adjournment

approved6-0Nov 5, 2026

Revised Planning Commission By-laws — recommendation to City Council

approvedNov 5, 2026

Adjournment

approvedNov 4, 2026

Motion to adjourn

approvedNov 2, 2026

Approval of the Agenda

approvedNov 2, 2026

Approval of the Minutes (October 5, 2026)

approvedNov 2, 2026

Adjournment

approvedNov 2, 2026

Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 02 November 2026

approvedVoted no5-2Oct 21, 2026

Approval of Axon Enterprise Public Safety Contract

approved6-0Oct 21, 2026

Approval of Sky Tavern Lease Extension

approved4-3Oct 21, 2026

Approval of J Resort Pedestrian Skyways CUP

approvedOct 21, 2026

Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 21 October 2026

approvedOct 21, 2026

Approval of the Minutes

approvedOct 21, 2026

Reno City Council - Regular - September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM (For Possible Action)

approvedOct 21, 2026

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]

approvedOct 21, 2026

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]

approvedOct 21, 2026

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]

approvedOct 21, 2026

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 (343)

309 yes34 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted noOct 21, 2026

Approval of Axon Enterprise Public Safety Contract

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Approval of Privileged Business License for Revenant Music Hall

Voted noOct 7, 2026

Case No. LDC27-00006 (1600 Newport Lane Street Abandonment)

Expressed concern regarding the background of the right-of-way being fenced off without tax payments and subsequent development intent.

Voted noSep 23, 2026

approve

Voted noSep 23, 2026

B.18 Donation of Precision Rifle to RPD SWAT

Not comfortable accepting the rifle at this time despite appreciating the intentions.

Voted yesSep 23, 2026

D.1 Codexa Residence — Uphold Planning Commission Recommendation (LDC27-00005)

Supports the reduction in density but wants developments in wildlife-interface areas to return to council.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of ReTRAC Trench Rehabilitation Change Order

Voted noSep 9, 2026

authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file our interlocutory appeal to the United States District Court’s August 10, 2026 order in Prendergast v. City of Reno.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Acceptance of Reno Police Department 90-Day Update

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Direction to Human Resources for City Clerk Recruitment

Voted noSep 9, 2026

Interlocutory Appeal Authorization in Prendergast v. City of Reno

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Approval of HUD CAPER Submission

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Referral of LightHouse Sierra SPD Ordinance

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Referral of 0 North Virginia Street Zoning Map Amendment

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Adoption of Moose Ridge Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to adopt.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to adjourn.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to refer.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to appoint Janice Mackenzie.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to adopt.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to adopt.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to adopt the Resolution of Sale to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell City-owned property located at 14180 Mt. Charleston Street (APN 086-142-09) to the Reno Housing Authority (RHA) for the

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

to appoint Anshuman Arun to the Youth City Council for a partial term from September 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, and to appoint Analeiyah Rodriguez and Sathvik Vadlakunta for partial terms from

Voted yesAug 26, 2026

Referral of Moose Ridge Zoning Map Amendment - Bill No. 7341

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to adopt.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

Voted yesAug 12, 2026

to approve.

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