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Recreation for all, ensuring accessibility for everyone
RENO -- Ensuring accessibility for everyone, the Reno City Council approved the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan for Reno’s Parks and Recreation Facilities. Of the more than 89,000 units of local government in the United States, fewer than 10% have completed this mandatory planning process. The City ...
City of Reno budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014 adopted
RENO -- After holding three budget workshops, a public hearing, and listening to public comment, the Reno City Council adopted a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 which includes no employee lay-offs. The City of Reno budget for all funds is $348 million, with the General Fund at $164 ...
Washoe Co. budget for 2013-14 approved; No budget cuts
RENO -- The Washoe County budget for the next fiscal year (FY 13/14) was unanimously approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) yesterday during their special Board meeting. For the first time since 2007, no budget reductions or service level reductions were required and no wage or benefit ...
Homeowners band together for 'Save My Community' initiative
CARSON CITY -- In an effort to get their voices heard about important bills that will affect their communities and futures, hundreds of homeowners have banded together to take part in a "Save My Community" coalition. The Grassroots Initiative Committee, which has members in both northern and southern Nevada, ...
Washoe County strategic goals highlighted in annual State of the County address
RENO -- The Washoe County Board of Commissioners and Washoe County Manager Katy Simon have released the annual State of the County address which can be seen in its entirety online. The County Manager’s address includes a review of the past year and a look ahead to 2013-14, as ...
Reno City Council sets long-term vision and strategic priorities
RENO -- The Reno City Council held their Strategic Planning Session yesterday, beginning the budget planning process for fiscal year 2013-14, and setting long-term direction for the organization. The session was kicked-off by University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson welcoming the group. Preparation for the Strategic Planning Session ...
NV election modernization to increase access to polling locations, strengthen system security
CARSON CITY -- Secretary of State Ross Miller says with a cost of less than $800,000, according to fiscal note, election modernization provides an opportunity to increase access to polls for eligible voters while also providing enhanced electoral safeguard. The total financial impact to Nevada to update its antiquated, ...
Lobbyists ready themselves for legislative session
CARSON CITY -- In three weeks the 77th Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature begins and the state capital will once again host a swarm of lawmakers, citizens, reporters and, maybe most of all, lobbyists. About 250 lobbyists have already registered for the session, and about half of them were ...
Reid announces Presidential inauguration ticket drawing for Nevadans
WASHINGTON, DC -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced that his office will hold a drawing on December 10, 2012 to select Nevadans who submit requests for tickets to the 57th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration. A limited number of tickets to the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony will be distributed to each ...
Reno city council met on critical issues.
RENO, NV-- Reno city council members came together yesterday afternoon for an extended session. They were having one last meeting with the current members to discuss several critical issues. Among the issues on the agenda: Aces ballpark financing, automatic aid, single stream recycling, and the parking meters. Neoma Jardon, Oscar ...
68 Percent turnout so far for Washoe County General Election
Reno, Nevada-- Washoe County Senior Deputy Registrar Luanne Cutler reports 33,305 Washoe County registered voters have voted so far today between 7:00 a.m. and approximately 3:30 p.m. in the General Election. That brings the total to nearly 68 percent who have voted in Washoe County, which includes early voters and ...
All polls open on time in Washoe County
RENO -- Washoe County Senior Deputy Registrar Luanne Cutler reports all 90 County polling places opened on time at 7:00 a.m. this morning. All qualified voters who wish to cast a ballot for the November 6 General Election must do so before 7:00 p.m. PST this evening at their ...
Nevada’s Washoe County early voters break records
RENO -- More than 111,000 registered voters in Washoe County set a record by casting their ballots early prior to the General Election on November 6. Early voting began October 20 and ended Friday, November 2 at 7 p.m. The final early voting totals show 45,043 Democrats, 44,402 Republicans and ...
Updated: Early voters in Washoe County may set record
RENO -- Early voters in Washoe County are turning out in high numbers since the option to cast a ballot prior to the General Election began October 20. “In just five days, we’ve had 38,834 ballots cast at the 22 early voting locations in our community,” said Senior Deputy Registrar ...
Washoe County early voting starts tomorrow
RENO -- Early voting in Washoe County begins this Saturday, October 20 and continues through November 2. There are 22 early voting locations throughout the community and a complete list is available at www.washoecounty.us/voters/12EVSchedule.htm. “People can vote at any of the early voting polling locations, regardless of what precinct ...
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