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Ryan Gustafson named new assistant county manager
Washoe County has appointed Ryan Gustafson as assistant county manager, effective March 30. Gustafson has served Washoe County since September 2017 and currently leads the Human Services Agency (HSA) as director. In his new role, he will transition from leading HSA to supporting countywide priorities and strategic initiatives as part of the County Manager’s […]
Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting
The following are highlights from today’s Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting: 1. Board reverses Planning Commission decision on Sierra Reflections: The Board voted 3-2 to approve the appeal of a denial from the Planning Commission related to the Sierra Reflections development planned for south Washoe County near Pleasant Valley. This decision allows the […]
Regional fire study board kicks off consolidation research with informational meeting
Washoe County and the cities of Reno and Sparks invite residents to attend an informational session about a study to potentially consolidate fire services and integrate fire-based emergency medical services in the region. Nevada Senate Bill 319, passed in 2025, mandates a regional fire study board to research the viability of consolidating Reno Fire, Sparks Fire, and Truckee Meadows […]
Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund NOFO to release on March 1
The Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) will receive $29 million over the course of the next 17 years to respond to the opioid epidemic. As of January 2026, Washoe County has received $10.9 million. A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be released on March 1, 2026, to distribute $3 million to four […]
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