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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the first regular council meeting after the canvass; Nov 13, 2026 canvass meeting noticed on agenda portal); seat day unpublished)

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
1:03:54
Avg per meeting
3:33
Segments
1512

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Top issues during term (10)(General)

high↑Oct 2026[18]

Agency Administration and Claims Review

Disbursements totaled $16,788.32 in accounts payable checks.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

Sky Tavern 99-year lease extension

Sparks taxpayers aren’t on the hook here—the $1-a-year lease is a Reno deal, so any upgrade costs and revenues fall outside Sparks’ budget.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

city-owned land lease extension

The city gives up meaningful lease revenue—$1 a year for 99 years—but gets a stable nonprofit partner running low-cost youth programs.

medium↑Sep 2019[5]

cybersecurity

While the exact cost wasn't mentioned, ransomware attacks usually end up burning a massive hole in taxpayer pockets for system recovery and upgrades.

high↓May 2026[3]

Unhoused Encampment Cleanup Work Crew Interlocal Agreement

Potential liability for pedestrian injuries.

medium↓Sep 2022[2]

candidate forum

While the forum itself is free, the policies debated by these candidates will directly shape taxpayer-funded infrastructure and development budgets.

high↓Oct 2026[2]

Sphere of Influence Removal South of Clean Water Way

Avoids future city expenses for maintaining roads and public services on tax-exempt properties.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

city manager compensation

The package adds a modest recurring salary cost plus one-time bonus spending paid from city funds, so it nudges the budget and taxpayer burden.

high↓Sep 2023[0]

city manager termination

Firing the city manager could mean short-term costs like severance or interim leadership expenses, though the source doesn’t specify the dollar amounts.

high↓Sep 2025[0]

data center moratorium

It could slow down short-term tech investments, but it prevents costly grid overloads down the road.

Decisions during term (2)

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