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Kristopher Dahir

Ward 5 Council Membermonth-level start: November 2016 per BallotReady (Ward 5 since 2016; first elected 2016); month-level end: November 2024 (lost Nov 5, 2024 general election to Joe Rodriguez per Washoe/news coverage; successor seated after canvass, Charter §5.100(3); seat day unpublished)

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At a glance

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Term ending Nov 1, 2024.

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Top issues during term (9)

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↓Oct 2022[2]

election candidate survey

No direct financial impact right now, but future green policies could affect city taxes and utility bills.

high↓Oct 2020[2]

election preview

Your property taxes and local fees are on the line as the next council figures out how to pay for fix-ups and housing.

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.

medium↓Aug 2024[0]

police shooting lawsuit

Saves the city from a potentially massive payout and protects local tax dollars from going toward legal settlements.

medium↓Feb 2024[0]

land and tax policy warning

This debate could affect what you pay in taxes and fees, how much housing costs, and whether the city can afford services as it grows.

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.

medium↓Sep 2022[0]

election campaigns

Your property taxes and local fees could go up or down depending on which candidates win and how they choose to pay for new roads and utilities.

high↓Jan 2020[0]

prevailing wage lawsuit against city development

If the union wins, Sparks taxpayers could be on the hook for extra costs—and future projects may get more expensive to approve and build.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found.