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In a departure from their trusted mission, Washoe County staff have revealed a disturbing mindset that threatens the very principles of public discourse and documentation. Within internal communications from 2023, a county employee's statement suggests a calculated strategy to suppress public comme
Read the articleWith the City of Sparks budget deficit, it seems “the powers that be” are hoping to avert layoffs due to lack of funds. The Sparks City Council on Monday will vote on Agenda Item 9.2 to establish a Voluntary Employee Separation Program not to exceed $2,200,000 from the general fund and $1,000,000 fr
Read the articleFirst, a tip of the hat to Councilmember Naomi Duerr, who shone like a beacon of competence amidst the typical governmental fog yestrday. Consider this Picon’s rare moment of unqualified praise. The city's initial disappearing act with the meeting video late last night - likely to be explained away
Read the articleIn a display of bureaucratic bungling that would be comedic if it weren't affecting vulnerable seniors, Washoe County has managed to turn a planned renovation of the 9th Street Senior Center into a case study in administrative incompetence. Despite months to prepare for the center's remodeling, the
Read the articleAs Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District bids farewell to Chief Charles Moore, he's leaving with a characteristic bang rather than a whimper. Moore, known for his candid leadership, has lifted the curtain on what appears to be a carefully orchestrated fire regionalization initiative spearheaded b
Read the articleLook who's talking about "unwavering commitment" to all us Renoites. Councilmember Taylor's latest Contribution and Expense campaign report reads less like public service and more like a "Who's Who" of development dollars. Let's peek at the receipt for this shopping spree, shall
Read the articlePicon was sadly amused today to get an update about the Senior Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 10AM to 12PM, according to the flyer Washoe County Human Services Agency pushed out about a month ago. Washoe County sent us a reminder at 9:02AM that the Senior Volunteers fair is TODA
Read the articleEight days of sad sandwiches and counting, while Washoe County's highly paid staff keeps serving up excuses like they're going out of style. Permits, then frozen pipes, next they'll blame it on Mercury being in retrograde. Let's talk about numbers, shall we? While the median Washoe household scra
Read the articleWhat is it with the City of Reno’s “Gang of Seven” and the former Community Assistance Center (CAC) buildings on Record Street. Are they embarrassed that the building was allowed to fall into decay on their watches? Well, frankly, they should be, but hey it is only taxpayer money, so they don’t care
Read the articleWatch in amazement as the City of Reno's "Gang of Seven" performs their most spectacular illusion yet - making developer deals vanish before elections, only to reappear like magic in 2025. What's that behind your ear? Oh, just another zoning change. Renoites start paying attention to
Read the articleWannabe Mayor Councilmember Devon Reese, splitting hairs finer than a Vegas showgirl's eyelashes. So you didn't get an "ethics violation" - you just got a special invitation to a "deferral agreement" and mandatory ethics training in 2023. Potato, po-tah-to... Violation, deferral
Read the articleWell, folks, here's your contrast in senior advocacy. Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark is blowing up Facebook attempting to get Washoe County seniors some decent food to eat, not just a cold sandwich, calling the press; bringing the food to county meetings showing department directors and staff
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