What have the accomplishments of Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve been? The Mayor’s most visible supporter Richard Jay periodically posts a long list of the alleged accomplishments of Mayor Schieve on social media in response to negative posts or comments from detractors. Richard challenges doubters to “deny any of this with
In a proactive move to enhance public safety, over 100 traffic officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) are considering a shift from their current four 10-hour workdays to 12-hour shifts. This adjustment aims to increase police visibility and deter dangerous driving behaviors that have become all too
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) using STAR Bonds (Sales Tax Anticipated Revenue) is a mechanism where future increases in property and sales tax revenue from development are used to finance upfront infrastructure and development costs. In 2007, the City of Reno established a Tax Increment District (TID) to support the development
Reno has a long and tumultuous history with mega-projects promising to redefine downtown, filled with ambitious visions from charismatic developers. Unfortunately, these grandiose ventures rarely fulfill their lofty promises, often leaving taxpayers burdened and the cityscape dotted with unfinished dreams. The Neon District, the latest in a long line of
Jacobs Entertainment (JEI) is leading Reno into a real estate and financial disaster of epic proportions. They have not delivered on their promises and they want the city to help finance their ill-conceived vision of a “Neon Line” west of downtown Reno. A Buying Spree in West Reno JEI began
When President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, critics howled about the economic pain that would follow. Headlines warned of trade wars, skyrocketing costs, and retaliatory measures. Economists predicted market instability. Political opponents called it reckless. But what if the short-term pain was part of a larger,
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and the Republican Party is firmly his. The old-guard GOP—the party of Bush, McCain, and Romney—is dead and buried, replaced by an America First movement that is stronger than ever. But not everyone got the memo. A few holdouts from the old
The Washoe County public libraries are harming and engaged in committing a travesty against our children. No one, let alone children, should be ambushed and unwillingly subjected to obscene and pornographic material. When it comes to library books, we expect there to be a minimum standard set of values for
(https://docs.house.gov/meetings/HA/HA08/20220622/114910/HHRG-117-HA08-Wstate-RothschildM-20220622.pdf) According to a Public Affairs Pulse Survey, just 37% of Americans believe the 2024 elections will be both honest and open to rightful voters, while 43% have serious doubts about either honesty, openness, or both. Democrats are more confident in the integrity of the election process, with 50% saying
There are two primary problems with Grant Denton’s op/ed response to my own op/ed regarding Reno’s homeless problem. 1) His response did not sound like he wrote it. Phrases like, “compelling/divisive rhetoric,” “deem”, and “there’s a lot to unpack” are definitely not Grant’s style. 2) I don’t think Grant believes most of