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Why did the Washoe County Library director leave after only a few months on the job? That's the question many people are asking. The rumor mill has been busy, with plenty of speculation that there's much more to the story than has been publicly shared. Some are even suggesting Washoe County go
Read the articleToday, the Washoe County Commission is expected to appoint new members to the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees. Officially, the process is straightforward. Applications were accepted. Candidates were notified. Commissioners will review the applicants and make their selections, and Commission
Read the articlePicon got more than a little entertainment out of the latest Washoe County Library Board of Trustees meeting. Public comment has officially crossed into slapstick territory, and frankly, we enjoyed every minute.
Read the articleIn a move that surprised absolutely no one familiar with his history, Washoe County Library Director Jeff Scott resigned moments before his potential termination—repeating his 2015 Berkeley playbook when faced with similar circumstances. Now, as predictable as the sunrise, those who haven't bothered
Read the articleIn 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 articlePicon remembers the Sparks Library controversy involving The clash arose when Mayor Smith attempted to prevent the first Drag Queen Story Hour at the library, sparking a feud with Director Scott. This incident raised questions about Mr. Scott’s humanity since Mayor Smith was terribly ill at the time
Read the articleWell, well, well... What do we have here? A masterclass in creative interpretation of voter will, starring the Washoe County Library saga. After voters rejected the $4.5 million library funding measure, some folks are playing a fascinating game of bureaucratic Twister.
Read the articleOh, the delicious irony of a library measure that turned into a master class in "How Not to Run a Campaign 101." Let's unpack this comedy of errors, shall we? WC-1's failure has everyone pointing fingers faster than a speed-reading contest. Some blame the "poorly written" bill (
Read the articleOne of “tipsters” sent us this Nevada Commission on Ethics Order of Dismissal regarding Washoe County Library Director Jeff Scott. Can someone please track down the Confidential Letter of Instruction? We also urge whoever made this complaint to maybe drop us a line and let us know the basis of the c
Read the articleThese signs are posted throughout our Washoe County libraries, thus it must have the approval of Library Director Jeff Scott. Has Scott gotten permission from the Washoe County Library Trustees to post this signage to instill confusion and stress for Washoe County residents of less library hours, le
Read the articleYou’re kidding, right? Voters didn’t understand the ballot measure, oh come on. Now you’re insulting voters intelligence. Voters understood exactly what they were voting for, and vote they did to defeat the WC1. The library smackdown continues as Director Jeff Scott's doomsday predictions - sh
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