Washoe County's Tahoe Prosperity Center Funding Under Scrutiny

Photo is from the Tahoe Prosperity Center website.

Amid a $27 million budget deficit, Washoe County's funding of the Tahoe Prosperity Center raises serious questions about fiscal responsibility and potential conflicts of interest.

Key Concerns:

• Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill sits on the board of the Tahoe Prosperity Center

• The county previously allocated $47,500 in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds to the organization on July 18, 2023

• A proposed $10,000 funding allocation remains under consideration? Or is it?

Neighboring El Dorado County, facing a $20 million budget deficit, has already taken decisive action. On February 11, 2025, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors cut their $20,000 annual funding to the Tahoe Prosperity Center as part of broader spending reductions.

Critical Questions:

1. Can Washoe County justify additional funding given its significant budget shortfall?

2. Will Commissioner Hill's board membership influence the funding decision?

3. Does Hill have the necessary three votes to pass the $10,000 allocation?

4. How can Commissioner Clara Andriola, known for fiscal conservatism, support this expenditure?

Residents deserve transparency about the tangible benefits received from previous ARPA fund allocations. What measurable improvements has the Tahoe Prosperity Center delivered to Washoe County taxpayers?

Note: ARPA funds ultimately come from taxpayer money, making their judicious use a critical public concern.

Graphic is from the Tahoe Prosperity Center website.