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Mariluz Garcia

Vice Chair (District 3)2023–2027

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
1
Total speaking time
4:30
Avg per meeting
4:30
Segments
67

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

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]

Lemmon Drive Commercial Conversion

Increased commercial property valuation and potential sales tax revenue for the county.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

Sage Ridge School conditions amendment

No county cost; the school adds one kindergarten program with up to 14 students.

medium↓Aug 2026[8]

Silverado Village Phase 3 Senior Housing Development

Private residential development utilizing existing county utility infrastructure.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Iveson Ranch Employee Housing and Infrastructure Expansion

Long-term regional housing coordination and potential grant leveraging.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Sunset Ranch Parcel Subdivision

Private development costs borne by the applicant.

high↑Nov 2026[5]

Reno council agenda: Talus Valley bonds and redevelopment contracts

The bonds and contracts could commit public money or risk to a private development, so the key question is who ultimately pays if projections fall short.

critical↓Oct 2026[5]

Ostertag Tentative Parcel Map Subdivision

Private development costs estimated with no county infrastructure funding, but potential long-term public costs for emergency services and road impacts.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Live-work commercial development on US Hwy 395 S

Adds a commercial structure and landscaping business to the Hwy 395 corridor.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Easement Abandonments for Solar and Residential Properties

Property values and potential tax assessment inquiries were raised by residents, though exact financial impacts remain undetermined.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Misty Blu Stable Conditions Amendment

Costs borne by property owners.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Digital Accessibility and Website Modernization

Compliance efforts require staff time and potential software tools.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Turquoise Solar Facility Re-subdivision

Facilitates commercial utility asset transfer and continued renewable energy operations.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Sun Valley Residential Parcel Division

Generates standard county review fees and potential property value increases from subdivision.

critical↓Jul 2026[2]

Dandini Spectrum Holdings Easement Request

The proposed agreement included $650,000 in compensation to the county, which would have funded facility improvements.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Northern Nevada Home Share Program Introduction

Grant-funded initiative supported by an AARP Community Challenge Grant.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

Remote Cell Tower Expansions (Vya North & Fox Mountain)

Privately funded by the applicant.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Sierra Reflections Subdivision Appeal

The development is projected to generate $17.8 million in net fiscal surplus for the county over 20 years and includes a $6.2 million pro rata share contribution toward a new consolidated fire station, featuring an immediate $1 million advance payment.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

TRPA Advisory Planning Commission Appointment

None.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Crossbow Court Daycare and Neighborhood Center

Privately funded commercial development bringing employment and childcare services to the area.

Decisions during term (25)

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

approved3-0Nov 9, 2026

Development Code Amendment WDCA26-0005 (Schools Consistency Update)

approved4-2Nov 4, 2026

Development Code Amendment WDCA26-0006 (PC/BOA Rules Update) — recommended approval

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Recommendation for the Board to assign its rights and obligations under a development agreement between Washoe County and Rilite, Inc. to the City of Reno because all properties that are the subject of the development agreement have been…

approved4-0Oct 27, 2026

Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County and the Gerlach General Improvement District (GGID) for the development of the Washoe Artrail Gerlach Trailhead park, with an estimated total project cost of…

approved4-0Oct 13, 2026

Adoption of Montreux 2000 Development Agreement Amendment

approved4-0Sep 15, 2026

Ordinance 1767 adopted: equine facility development code amendments

approved4-0Sep 8, 2026

Introduction of Bill No. 1960 for Montreux 2000 Development Agreement

approved6-0Sep 1, 2026

Development Code Amendment for Agritourism (WDCA26-0004)

approved4-0Aug 25, 2026

Introduction of Equine Facilities Development Code Amendments

approved4-0Aug 25, 2026

Recommendation to accept a Continuum of Care - Permanent Supportive Housing Program Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of [$335,316.00; $83,829.00 county match] to provide housing…

approved4-0Aug 25, 2026

Public Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and WVC Commercial, LLC, for Woodland Village Town…

approved4-0Aug 25, 2026

Public Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and Hunter Creek Reno Owner, LLC, for Ridges at…

approved3-0Jul 14, 2026

Second Reading and Adoption - Development Code Amendment for Common Open Space

approved3-0Jul 14, 2026

Recommendation to accept a FY25 Continuum of Care Supportive Services Only Coordinated Entry grant award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of [$33,705.00; $8,426.25 county match] retroactive…

approved5-0Jul 7, 2026

Development Code Amendment Case Number WDCA26-0003 (Equine Business Code Update)

approvedVoted yes4-0Jun 23, 2026

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

approved7-0Jun 2, 2026

Development Code Amendment WDCA26-0002 (Article 408 Findings)

approved4-1May 26, 2026

Adopt Prado Ranch North Development Agreement Ordinance

approved5-0May 26, 2026

Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) within Article 336 housing incentives, to establish a density bonus for attainable housing that scales to the underlying regulatory…

approved5-0Apr 28, 2026

Prado Ranch North Development Agreement Extension

Voting record (1)(Development)

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