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Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark Cites Conflict of Interest, Abstains From Certifying 2024 Election

November 15, 2024 3:59 pmNovember 18, 2024 3:19 pm

The majority of Washoe County commissioners certified the 2024 election in a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Mike Clark citing a conflict of interest as reason he would abstain from voting. He was not present when the vote was taken after a brief recess for legal counsel to review Clark’s conflict...

OPINION: The 2024 Election in Washoe County Exposed the Vulnerabilities Within the GOP

November 8, 2024 12:24 pm

The aftermath of the 2024 election has left many Republicans in Washoe County questioning the future of their party. With little to no support from party leaders and a lack of resources, Republican candidates faced an uphill battle against their Democratic opponents. The absence of backing from key figures and...

Viral Video In Washoe County Leads to Dismissal of Election Certification Board Appointee Caught Stealing GOP Candidate’s Signs

November 4, 2024 4:51 pmNovember 8, 2024 2:46 pm

A video taken over the weekend by a volunteer for Marsha Berkbigler’s GOP campaign for Washoe County commissioner revealed that a woman was removing her campaign signs from a public thoroughfare. Berkbigler is running against Democratic Chairwoman Alexis Hill. The woman, later identified as Amy Powell, is also the “Deputy...

Washoe County Manager Caught Drinking At Local Bar While on Medical Leave

November 1, 2024 10:59 pmNovember 8, 2024 12:27 pm

Washoe County Manager Eric Brown celebrated Halloween last night by having drinks with his wife at a local haunt in Sparks. The eyewitness, who first noticed Brown’s sports car with personalized plates parked in front of the Red Hawk Golf and Resort, took photos of the Browns inside at the...

Photo ID Required To Access Mail Ballot at Cares Campus in Reno

November 1, 2024 8:39 pmNovember 2, 2024 1:41 am

An article from the Reno Gazette Journal reveals that a photo ID is required to access a mail ballot at the Cares Campus in Reno: Question: What happens to ballots that are delivered to the Cares Campus? Short answer: All ballots delivered to the Cares Campus are secured behind a...

Harris And Trump Court Nevada Voters In Final Battleground Swing

October 31, 2024 2:46 pmNovember 1, 2024 1:27 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will hold campaign events this afternoon in Las Vegas in a final push to secure Nevada’s six electoral votes. Harris will make her first campaign appearance in Reno prior to her event at 5pm in Las Vegas. Both of Harris’ event...

Washoe County Manager Takes Month-Long Medical Leave During National Election

October 28, 2024 5:50 pmNovember 1, 2024 9:33 pm

Starting today, Washoe County Manager Eric Brown is on a month-long, planned medical leave through November 29. His absence follows the forced medical leave of interim Registrar of Voters Cari Ann Burgess. The Globe has learned that Burgess is expected to file a lawsuit against the county this week. https://twitter.com/OurTownReno/status/1851047516185509933...