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Another Example of Washoe County Not Caring About Seniors

Well, it’s making the rounds again—another shining example of how the Washoe County Human Services Agency defines “care.” Washoe County Human Services Agency runs the Sparks Senior Center, or they pretend to, because the services they offer are sort of lacking, and apparently when there is a medica

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PR Stunts vs. Basic Needs: A Tale of Missing Priorities …

Well, 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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Tabling- the Act of Delaying a Formal Discussion

Picon is having a hard time understanding what the heck Councilmember Donald Abbott is talking about. Abbott was called out by a Sparks senior because the City of Sparks didn’t participate at the Senior Spectrum Senior Fest on September 3, 2024. Picon reached out to the City of Sparks and Senior S

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How Dahir You?

The stage is set, and the players are Councilmember Kristopher Dahir, a cast of loyal supporters (Ed Lawson and Donald Abbott), and the enigmatic lineup of the Washoe County Republican Party. Our readers have sent us some documents and inquiries. Councilmember Kristopher Dahir found himself at o

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Councilmember Kristopher Dahir Needs YOUR MONEY

The decision to hold or cancel fundraisers during a natural disaster can be a sensitive issue. Different politicians and their teams may weigh various factors when making these choices, including immediate financial needs for their campaigns, public perception, and the severity of the ongoing situat

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Perfecto! Not So Much

Councilmember Donald Abbott, champion of Sparks senior citizens, we hope this matter can be addressed with transparency and a commitment to improving services for Sparks’ senior citizens. We were surprised Abbott didn’t make a comment about this email in defense of those Sparks seniors you represent

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