Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Washoe County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in business jobs
Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney
Northern Nevada Legal Aid is presenting free basics on wills and powers of attorney — documents many families put off until it's too late.
CAB Meeting Frequency
Chair Scott Finley will lead a community discussion on how often the board should meet — your input shapes how much say residents get.
Gerlach store appeal and planning requirements delay
A Gerlach business owner says his appeal over a denied parking-lot paving waiver never made the agenda, and he still hasn't received a list of planning requirements for his store at 395 Main Street. He's asking the county to expedite the process.
CARES Campus GED and Workforce Development Integration
Community members and presenters debated the effectiveness of the Washoe County Cares Campus, with critics calling for stricter sobriety rules and a transfer of management to a coalition of churches.
Staffing Restructuring and Position Reallocations
Human resources is revamping hiring processes, utilizing remote unproctored testing, focusing on power skills, and expanding community job fairs to build a high-performing workforce.
Workforce Recruitment and Retention Modernization
Human resources is revamping hiring processes, utilizing remote unproctored testing, focusing on power skills, and expanding community job fairs to build a high-performing workforce.