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Jeanne Herman

Commissioner (District 5)2015–2027

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)

  • transparency
    Proposed transitioning to all paper ballots and deploying the National Guard at drop boxes.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

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)

medium↑Nov 2026[50]

Public Safety Updates — Fire and Sheriff

high↑Jun 2026[36]

Regional Dispatch Consolidation and Governance

Potential future costs associated with software and hardware upgrades such as Hexagon CAD.

high↑Nov 2026[35]

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.

critical↑Mar 2026[31]

2026 General Election Preparedness and Outreach

Funding previously approved for equipment leases and warehouse transitions.

high↑Aug 2026[26]

Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Safety) and Privacy Concerns

Sparks recently approved a five-year, $1 million ALPR contract with Axon.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

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.

high→Feb 2026[22]

NLTFPD Worm Project Fuels Reduction

Details on project implementation costs and funding partnerships with IVGID will be discussed during the presentation.

high↑May 2026[21]

Citizens Advisory Board Boundary and Bylaw Overhaul

None.

high↑Nov 2026[20]

Swift Exit Evacuation Study

critical↓Mar 2026[20]

Bull Fire and Regional Wildfire Conditions

Potential federal disaster assistance and relief funding through FEMA declaration, alongside district suppression and recovery expenditures.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

2027 Topic Planning and Meeting Scheduling

Guides future budgetary allocations and capital investments for library services.

critical↑Jan 2026[20]

REMSA Health Ambulance Franchise Performance

Affects administration of the Community Investment Fund and vendor compliance penalties.

medium↑Sep 2026[20]

Agritourism and Farm Stands Development Code Amendments

Negligible direct county financial impact, with economic benefits expected for local agricultural operators.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

County Service Request Follow-Up and Accountability

high↑Nov 2026[18]

Community Wildfire Resilience and Winter Preparedness

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Warso Residence Steep Slope Grading

Privately funded construction; heavy grading raises long-term erosion and road-maintenance concerns for neighbors.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

UNR StreetReach and REMSA Integrated Health Outreach

$3,150 in donated value, no county cost.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

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.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Q3 Animal Services and Nevada Humane Society Operational Review

Operational statistics reflect ongoing county and non-profit resource allocation for animal welfare programs.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

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.

Voting record (19)

10 yes9 no

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Voted noOct 27, 2026

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.

Voted noJul 14, 2026

Interlocal Agreement with Nevada Secretary of State for VREMS (Item 7.F.1)

Expressed agreement with public concerns regarding voting systems.

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dandini Spectrum Holdings, LLC

Voiced support for the project based on long-term follow-up.

Voted noJul 14, 2026

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

Voted noJul 14, 2026

approve the appointment of one candidate to the Washoe County Planning Commission representing At-Large North of the River

Voted noJul 14, 2026

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)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

adopted

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Adoption of Resolution R26-25 (Streets and Highways Funding Advisory Question)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Authorization of CMAR Agreement for Registrar of Voters Remodel (GMP1)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1955 (Common Open Space Development)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1763 (Employee Service Awards)

Voted yesJun 18, 2026

Declaration of Canvass of Vote for 2026 Primary Election

Voted noMay 26, 2026

Adopt Prado Ranch North Development Agreement Ordinance

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Approval of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2027-2031

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Adoption of Affordable Housing Ordinance (Ordinance 1754)

Voted yesMar 17, 2026

Approval of Interlocal Agreement with City of Reno for Police Leadership Support

Voted noMar 10, 2026

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.

Voted yesJan 13, 2026

Master Plan and Regulatory Zone Amendments for Sun Valley 48 LLC