Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Washoe County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Fire permit and inspection fee increases
The first fee increase since 2018 would raise operational permits from $80 to $109 and replace the flat $80 inspection with a size-based scale of $109 to $1,090. The board cleared the legal hurdle by adopting the business impact statement; a formal public hearing on the actual fees is still to come. Net revenue of $25,000-$35,000 a year stays in the fire prevention division.
Deferred Compensation Program fee structure
The committee will revisit a possible cut of the administrative fee from its current level to 0.01%. A fee reduction would mean county employees participating in the deferred comp plan keep more of their investment returns.
OPEB Trust Fund Financial Management and Reimbursements
The board is reviewing over $6.5 million in administrative expenditures and employer reimbursements, alongside interim and unaudited financial statements for retiree benefits.