Washoe County Library

When Local Reporting Becomes Part of the Conflict: The KUNR–Jacks Controversy

Public meetings rarely stay quiet in small communities, but the conflict involving Library Trustee Gianna Jacks, community members, and KUNR has moved beyond routine disagreement. What began as complaints voiced in local civic spaces has now evolved into a broader dispute involving allegations of ha

Who Will Be the Next Library Director?

If you somehow missed Washoe County is looking for a new library director we thought we’d point it out. All while Washoe County stares down a huge budget deficit. Yes, really. Washoe County is currently recruiting a Library Director with a salary range of $146,681.60 to $205,358.40, with the first

Checked Out: Washoe County Leaves of Absence, Vol. 3

Another day, another Washoe County official who’s suddenly been Checked Out. This week’s edition: Library Assistant Director Stacy McKenzie, who has taken a “temporary leave of absence” with no explanation. Sound familiar? It should—it’s practically the county’s house style. Remember, McKenzie on

Mob Control Needed at Washoe County Commission Meeting

In a dizzying twist of local political irony, Washoe County Library Trustee Marie Rodriguez — once a recipient of Commissioner Mike Clark’s support — appears to be smearing him as the secret ringleader of a so-called “mob” that attends commission meetings for about a year now. In a public email to

Washoe County Library Board … Big Decisions, Bigger Consequences

There’s more at stake than you think. The Washoe County Library System stands at a crossroads, so pay attention. The trustees—volunteers who’ve worked tirelessly to craft a sustainable budget—are now seem to be under fire, not from the public, but from within. In recent meetings, it’s been clear: s

Why Washoe County Government Afraid of Cameras?

Drew Ribar is suing Washoe County—and now, he's suing for the right to film it. Ribar wants to record and post videos of court depositions from his lawsuit against the county, bringing transparency to a process often kept in the shadows. The depositions involve public employees. Taxpayer-funded. Go

Was the Former Library Director Jeff Scott Confused, or Was He Attempting to Fearmonger

Turns out the Great Library Budget Crisis of 2025 was nothing more than a work of fiction, authored by none other than former Library Director Jeff Scott. For six long months, Scott spun a budget fairytale worthy of a Netflix limited series—complete with looming layoffs, weeping children, and senior

Library Director's Fiscal Crisis: Salvation or Survival Tactic?

Is the sudden discovery of library funding a genuine miracle or convenient timing? After five months of dire warnings about reduced hours, staff cuts, and service reductions due to tax reallocation, the library system has mysteriously found sufficient funds to maintain operations—just days before

Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs (Except Accountability)

Who knew our culinary adventure sampling a $4 gourmet disappointment at the Washoe County Senior Center's makeshift cafeteria would lead to such bureaucratic pearl-clutching? Picture this: while digesting our questionable meal at the "under renovation" center (a phrase we use loosely, as

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

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.

When Guardians of Information Become Censors

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