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We were not going to write about the City of Reno Ward 2 race because, frankly, it feels like nobody cares about some of these local races anymore. We see it in this race and over in the Ward 4 race in Sparks. We still cannot believe Sparks residents appear willing to embrace Adam Mayberry without a
Read the articleCalling a statement like “accountability matters” an o xymoron depends less on the phrase itself and more on the speaker’s perceived credibility. The words “accountability” and “matters” are not opposites, so linguistically it is not an oxymoron. An oxymoron is something like “deafening silence”
Read the articleOn September 10th, the Reno City Council will hold the first reading of its ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs ) —the supposed superhero solution to affordable housing. A second reading will follow two weeks later. But here’s the plot twist: without one critical safeguard—banning short-ter
Read the articleOnly in Reno could a story start with a senior citizen, a city councilmember, and a wine bar, then spin its way into a suntan lotion called Spooge headed for Burning Man. Yes, that Spooge . The Mayor’s side hustle with Dr. Whitney Hovnick. The same Spooge that somehow found its way onto the lips—l
Read the articleLet’s call it what it is: a developer-funded PR push disguised as a community forum. And much like the City of Reno Ward 1 and Ward 3 forums we bet this won’t be recorded or documented either. Wood Rodgers, the consulting firm paid by the owners of Lakeridge Golf Course, is hosting a “community me
Read the articleReno Councilmember Kathleen Taylor is hosting a public forum, but don't call her "Councilmember"—she's billing herself as "Vice Mayor Kathleen Taylor." Here's the thing: nobody elected her to that position. Vice mayor isn't a democratic choice—it's a rotating assignment that get
Read the articleNothing says “community enrichment” like a giant digital sign flashing messages every eight seconds from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.—365 days a year—even when school’s out. That’s the plan for local schools, who want to plant these LED monoliths in neighborhoods across the area. Because what better way to en
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 articleThe Reno City Charter Committee was questioned by Councilmember Reese regarding their suggestion of daring to want councilmembers elected by the voters instead of appointed by the Reno Mayor and City Council, when a seat is left vacant.
Read the articleBack on July 29, 2024, the Reno City Charter Committee met with the Reno City Council with their final report and recommendations. The focus of the meeting was a report from the City Charter Committee and what to do with those pesky 2025 Bill Draft Requests to be put forth by the Reno City Council.
Read the articleNot at the City of Reno where there is almost no disclosure. Oh sure, at all the meetings often one of the councilmembers or mayor reads a disclosure statement, but we’ve had a difficult time remembering individuals not voting on an item because of a disclosed conflict.
Read the articleIt takes a lot to bring Picon down, but as we penned this story we were struck by sadness and question what is happening to our elections in Washoe County, Nevada.
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