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Following Reno and Sparks, Washoe County Approves Homeless ‘Camping Ban’

March 27, 2024 11:30 amMarch 27, 2024 4:10 pm

Following the City of Reno and Sparks, the Washoe County Commissioners, in a 3-2 vote, approved an ordinance that would make it a misdemeanor to sleep in a car or tent, or park an RV on county owned property. Those who violate the ordinance will only be arrested and charged...

Commissioner Alexis Hill Cancels County Board Meeting Despite Quorum

March 6, 2024 3:53 pmMarch 7, 2024 10:38 am

The Globe has learned that Washoe County Commission Chairwoman Alexis Hill (she/her/hers) has unilaterally canceled the upcoming March 12th county board meeting due to a trip she is scheduled to take as the Chairwoman of the Tahoe Transportation District. Despite having the needed quorum for the meeting, Hill has asked...

NV Congressional Leaders Oppose USPS Plan To Move Mail Operations From Reno To Sacramento

February 29, 2024 11:06 amMarch 7, 2024 10:39 am

The Globe first reported that Republican Rep. Mark Amodei would be issuing a letter of opposition to the proposed USPS plan to transfer mail operations from Reno to Sacramento. https://twitter.com/NevadaGlobe/status/1762870392778260489 Late yesterday, Amodei was joined by Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen to voice their concerns in a...

Primary Chaos: ‘Glitch’ in Software Shows Voters Cast Ballot In Presidential Primary

February 19, 2024 2:18 pmMarch 5, 2024 11:35 am

Yesterday, The Globe received calls from concerned citizens who said that the Nevada Secretary of State’s office incorrectly reported that they had voted in the Presidential Preference primary held on February 6th, even though they did not cast a mail-in ballot and opted to vote only in the Nevada GOP...

What the Hill? Washoe County Chairwoman Removes Initial Public Comment Period, Again

February 15, 2024 4:08 pmFebruary 15, 2024 4:12 pm

In her first meeting since her reelection to chair the Washoe County Commission, Democratic Chairwoman Alexis Hill (she/her) has removed initial public comment from tomorrow’s meeting. Last month, Republican Commissioner Clara Andriola bypassed her Republican colleague Commissioner Jeanne Herman for board chair in support of Hill. Starting tomorrow, public comment...

Former Sparks Fire Chief Mark Lawson Announces Bid for County Commission

February 15, 2024 1:08 pmFebruary 23, 2024 1:18 pm

The Globe has learned that Mark Lawson, the embattled former fire chief for the City of Sparks, announced his bid for the Washoe County Commission during a CTL (Conservative Talk Lunch) luncheon yesterday. An attendee at the luncheon tipped off The Globe last night and his public announcement is expected...

OPINION: Washoe County Leadership Has Sunk to a New (and Evil) Low

January 23, 2024 2:51 pmJanuary 23, 2024 2:58 pm

January 16, 2024 was the day Washoe County officials, led by Democratic Commissioner Alexis Hill and County Manager Eric Brown, kicked off the monthly board meeting by inviting a satanic cult who believes there “is only one right way to live one’s life” to lead the opening invocation. Jason Miller...