City Officials
Elected officials for Sparks — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Donald Abbott
Ward 1 Council MemberNovember 2016 – December 2028 (month-level start: November 2016 per sparksnv.gov Ward 1 page 'elected ... November 2016'; continuous, reelected 2020 and Nov 2024; month-level end: December 2028 per Sparks Charter §5.010(1) (seat next elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)
Dian VanderWell
Ward 2 Council Member2020-09-14 – December 2026 (start 2020-09-14: appointed Ward 2 Sept 14, 2020 per sparksnv.gov Ward 2 page; elected Nov 2022; month-level end: December 2026 per Sparks Charter §5.010(2) (seats elected Nov 2026) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass; Nov 13, 2026 canvass meeting noticed on agenda portal); seat day unpublished)
Paul Anderson
Ward 3 Council MemberNovember 2024 – December 2028 (month-level start: November 2024 current-term start, Ward 3 elected Nov 2024 per Charter §5.010(1) cycle; first-office date unpublished; month-level end: December 2028 per Sparks Charter §5.010(1) (seat next elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)
Charlene Bybee
Ward 4 Council MemberNovember 2014 – December 2026 (month-level start: November 2014 per sparksnv.gov Ward 4 page 'elected ... November 2014'; continuous, reelected 2018 and 2022; month-level end: December 2026 per Sparks Charter §5.010(2) (seats elected Nov 2026) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass; Nov 13, 2026 canvass meeting noticed on agenda portal); seat day unpublished)
Joe Rodriguez
Ward 5 Council MemberNovember 2024 – December 2028 (month-level start: November 2024 per sparksnv.gov Ward 5 page 'elected ... November 2024'; month-level end: December 2028 per Sparks Charter §5.010(1) (seat next elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)
Joe Rodriguez's campaign platform focuses on providing bold, strong leadership for the city of Sparks. His key priorities include opposing toll roads and ensuring strong support for local firefighters and public safety.