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There are two really strong applications for the Reno City Planning Commission. And then there’s mayoral candidate Kathleen Taylor’s campaign contributor, bestie and girlfriend, Realtor Jan Mackenzie — who, in most of her social media posts, refers to her husband as “the man of my dreams.”
Read the articleIf you have an hour to spare, I encourage you to watch Item 10 from the July 2026 Northern Nevada Public Health Board of Health meeting . Pay particular attention to how Reno Councilmember Devon Reese interacts with his fellow elected officials. I came away wondering why Reese seems to believe
Read the articleA reader reached out to us after enjoying lunch at Marcolino's Italia a couple of months ago and witnessing what they described as a rather interesting political meeting. According to the diner, Devon Reese and Bill Thomas sashayed into the restaurant together for what appeared to be a private meeti
Read the articlefourth-place finish for mayor—it may have been the defeat of his preferred Ward 2 candidate, Vanessa Vaupel. Had she won, Reese would likely have had that fourth vote on the Reno City Council. Instead, the primary left him with diminished political influence. Reese can generally count on support fro
Read the articlePicon Ponders: Was the Fourth on the Fourth Parade Really About Patriotism... or Just Marketing? Picon ponders whether this entire 4th on Fourth parade saga was really about celebrating America—or whether patriotism was simply the backdrop for one giant marketing campaign.
Read the articleAccording rumblings from Landon Miller with the City of Reno, Mayor Hillary Schieve is expected to serve as Grand Marshal for the 4th of July parade. We don’t know. Some had floated the idea that Eddie Lorton should get the honor after publicly saying he would pay whatever the City couldn't rai
Read the articleWhen Eddie Lorton pushed the City of Reno to support a Fourth of July parade celebrating America's 250th anniversary, he presented it as a community event that deserved city backing. The Reno City Council agreed to support the concept, and Lorton publicly stated that if fundraising fell short, he wo
Read the articlePicon is always surprised when members of the media don't take a moment to verify campaign claims. Ward 2 Reno City Council candidate Vanessa Vaupel reportedly told KOLO she knocked on 1,000 doors. But did she really? Based on what we've heard from readers, it appears a more accurate description m
Read the articleRemember how former Washoe County District Court Judge Bridget Robb pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor stalking charge stemming from allegations that she repeatedly followed and monitored a Reno attorney over an extended period. As part of a plea agreement reached in Sparks Municipal Court, Robb admitt
Read the articleWe enjoy a good pair of pink hot pants as much as anyone, but this may be the funniest thing we've seen all political season. Found on Nextdoor, this gem immediately caught our attention, and the only thing we could think was: "Somewhere in Reno, a campaign consultant just fell to their knees
Read the articleFree Press Frenzy: Devon and Eddie Chase Headlines Picon is amused that today the City of Reno is holding a gathering to discuss data centers. Why? Because suddenly City Councilmember Devon Reese has discovered concerns about data centers after voting for them and accepting campaign contributions
Read the articleWe ponder why Devon Reese keeps changed the number. First it was “5th generation Nevadan.” Now suddenly it’s “6th generation.” So naturally people are asking: why does it matter so much? Will adding another generation make him a better mayor? Will it get more votes? More likes on social media? Mor
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