Jeanne Herman
About
Jeanne Herman's platform focuses heavily on election administration reforms, notably advocating for significant changes to voting procedures such as utilizing all paper ballots and placing the National Guard at drop boxes.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyProposed transitioning to all paper ballots and deploying the National Guard at drop boxes.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 24:09
- Avg per meeting
- 1:44
- Segments
- 662
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Top issues during term (20)
Public Safety Updates — Fire and Sheriff
Regional Dispatch Consolidation and Governance
Potential future costs associated with software and hardware upgrades such as Hexagon CAD.
Certification of 2026 General Election Results
Extended vote counting slightly increases administrative labor costs for the county, but it's nothing that will hit your personal wallet.
2026 General Election Preparedness and Outreach
Funding previously approved for equipment leases and warehouse transitions.
Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Safety) and Privacy Concerns
Sparks recently approved a five-year, $1 million ALPR contract with Axon.
Hawk Fire response and North Valleys fire recovery
No county cost discussed, but county staff helped coordinate donor and volunteer connections through the emergency operations center.
NLTFPD Worm Project Fuels Reduction
Details on project implementation costs and funding partnerships with IVGID will be discussed during the presentation.
Citizens Advisory Board Boundary and Bylaw Overhaul
None.
Swift Exit Evacuation Study
Bull Fire and Regional Wildfire Conditions
Potential federal disaster assistance and relief funding through FEMA declaration, alongside district suppression and recovery expenditures.
2027 Topic Planning and Meeting Scheduling
Guides future budgetary allocations and capital investments for library services.
REMSA Health Ambulance Franchise Performance
Affects administration of the Community Investment Fund and vendor compliance penalties.
Agritourism and Farm Stands Development Code Amendments
Negligible direct county financial impact, with economic benefits expected for local agricultural operators.
County Service Request Follow-Up and Accountability
Community Wildfire Resilience and Winter Preparedness
Warso Residence Steep Slope Grading
Privately funded construction; heavy grading raises long-term erosion and road-maintenance concerns for neighbors.
UNR StreetReach and REMSA Integrated Health Outreach
$3,150 in donated value, no county cost.
Washoe County Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment Program
Initial staff time estimated at 20 to 30 hours, with potential full program costs and consultant needs to be evaluated for the FY 28 budget.
Q3 Animal Services and Nevada Humane Society Operational Review
Operational statistics reflect ongoing county and non-profit resource allocation for animal welfare programs.
Lemmon Drive Commercial Conversion
Increased commercial property valuation and potential sales tax revenue for the county.
Decisions during term (657)
Recorded while Herman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Items (5A-5D): minutes, medical trailer donation, ambulance sale, fuel PO increase
Interstate Oil bulk fuel purchase order increase
Business Impact Statement for fire prevention fee schedule increase
MOU with IAFF Local 2487 Supervisory Unit on Division Chiefs
Reclassification and modification of four fire district positions
Donations acceptance (Item 5)
Consent items 6.A.1 through 6.E.5
Lemmon Drive Master Plan and Rezoning (WMPA26-0003 / WRZA26-0004)
Development Code Amendment WDCA26-0005 (Schools Consistency Update)
Approval of the November 9, 2026, Agenda
Approval of the November 5, 2026 Agenda
Approval of the October 1, 2026 Draft Minutes
WPVAR26-0003 (Kaz42 Setback Variance)
WADMIN26-0008 (Hernandez Care of the Infirm)
WAC26-0015 for WSUP24-0011 (TMWA Wellhouse)
WSTR24-0101 (STR Appeal — 801 Northwood Blvd. #31)
WSUP26-0017 (Hampton Residence)
WSUP26-0018 (Roberts' Residence)
WSUP26-0019 (Zayo I-80 Span 2)
Approval of the November 5, 2026 Agenda [For possible action]
Voting record (19)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1770 (Reducing Meeting Frequency)
Expressed concern that relying on outside consultant recommendations to cut meetings forces too much information into fewer meetings and hurts accessibility.
Interlocal Agreement with Nevada Secretary of State for VREMS (Item 7.F.1)
Expressed agreement with public concerns regarding voting systems.
Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dandini Spectrum Holdings, LLC
Voiced support for the project based on long-term follow-up.
Recommendation to approve a two-year Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County and the Nevada Secretary of State, outlining the duties and obligations of each party for ongoing maintenance of the Vot
approve the appointment of one candidate to the Washoe County Planning Commission representing At-Large North of the River
Recommendation to consider an easement purchase and sale agreement between Washoe County ("Grantor") and Dandini Spectrum Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation ("Grantee") (DSH)
adopted
Adoption of Resolution R26-25 (Streets and Highways Funding Advisory Question)
Authorization of CMAR Agreement for Registrar of Voters Remodel (GMP1)
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1955 (Common Open Space Development)
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1763 (Employee Service Awards)
Declaration of Canvass of Vote for 2026 Primary Election
Adopt Prado Ranch North Development Agreement Ordinance
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget
Approval of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2027-2031
Adoption of Affordable Housing Ordinance (Ordinance 1754)
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with City of Reno for Police Leadership Support
Approval of Sierra Reflections Subdivision Appeal and Special Use Permit
Stood in opposition to the development and supported the planning commission's unanimous denial to protect the rural community.