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Drama at City Hall: When Hillary Met Killjoy Kathleen

Move over, reality TV, and for more City of Reno political theatre. The latest drama unfolding at Reno City Council has everything: surprise votes, heated exchanges, and an off-camera showdown that's got everyone talking. Our story begins with Vice Mayor Kathleen "Killjoy" Taylor dropping

Show Us The Math: Hill and Brown's Latest Homeless Numbers Don't Add Up

On February 3, 2025, Commission Chair Alexis Hill and County Manager Eric Brown made quite the presentation at the Nevada Legislature, claiming they've reduced homelessness in Washoe County by 40%. Let's Talk About Déjà Vu: Haven't we heard this magical 40% number before? or was it 50% back in 2

Developer's Best Friend: Devon Reese's Latest Housing Hustle

While reading today's Reno Gazette Journal, we couldn't help but cheer their coverage of the latest development debacle in the City of Reno - you know, the one Councilmember Devon Reese is championing from his million-dollar perch in Somersett. Speaking of Somersett... Isn't it fascinating how Re

The Great Tax Heist: Hill's Post-Election Flip-Flop for Fire Regionalization

Remember when Alexis Hill swore up and down during her 2024 campaign that she wouldn't raise taxes? That promise had a shorter shelf life than milk left in the sun. Hill spent three years, 2022, 2023, and 2024, playing political dodgeball with fire regionalization, we now know why - she was waiti

Has Jeanne Herman Been Played Again?

Just when everyone thought the Registrar of Voters carousel might stop spinning, Commissioner Jeanne Herman assured us all was well. The hand-picked candidate would be "wonderful." Take a deep breath, relax - the drama's over, right? Plot twist: It's Andrew McDonald. Yes, THAT Andrew McDo

County Manager Brown - Where's the Accountability for Allowing the Public to be Mislead?

A Somber Reality Check: Lives Lost on Washoe County's Watch

While Chair Alexis Hill celebrates her "exciting" homeless programs and County Manager Eric Brown gives presentations, people have died on Washoe County streets. This isn't hyperbole - it's the brutal reality our community faces. These aren't just statistics. These are human beings - some

The Alexis Hill and Eric Brown Show: Where Results Are Optional

So Washoe County keeps telling us Commission Chair Alexis Hill and County Manager Eric Brown have homelessness under control. Hill just told the Nevada Legislature’s Senate Committee on Government Affairs yesterday, February 3, 2025, that Washoe County has reduced homelessness by 40%. Really? Let's

Ain't No Accountability at Washoe County

Once again, Washoe County is playing fast and loose with taxpayer dollars, serving up a masterclass in how NOT to manage public funds. Let's break down the latest installment of "Who Benefits?" Exhibit A: The Seven Magic Mountains Boondoggle Remember those rocks that Commission Chair Alex

WC-1 Ballot Measure Won’t Go Away

One of our “sleuthie” readers ran into the attached document the Washoe County FY21-25 Strategic Plan – FY25 Update and while reading through it identified two interesting notations about the Washoe County Library.

Washoe County Selectively Recognizes Media Outlets

Commissioner Mike Clark forwarded us a Daily Media Report from January 30, 2025, regarding the restoration of hot meals to local seniors, and we found something concerning. While the news itself was positive - seniors finally receiving warm meals after a 14-day interruption due to unexplained "

Reno's Sign Code Revision: A Tale of Convenient Timing

The long-delayed revision of Reno's sign code is finally emerging from bureaucratic limbo, but the timing and process raise questions about transparency and public input. Perhaps most telling: the city has chosen to hold these crucial discussions virtually, limiting direct community engagement. The