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image of five people with "meeting highlights" and Washoe County logoRecruitment for a new county manager will begin today with an expected appointment date of October 27 and a start date of January 5, 2026. Assistant County Manager Kate Thomas was appointed to serve as interim county manager beginning July 1.

Washoe County offices will be closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day

Banner image that says Juneteenth Freedom DayMost Washoe County offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fictitious firm names, notary bond filings and marriage licenses. Passport services will not be available. 

Washoe County Teams with Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps to Reduce Emissions

Heating boilers at a County facilityThis summer, Washoe County is tackling the energy use in some of its biggest buildings with the help of Musaab Mohammed Ali, an Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow. His work will help identify opportunities to reduce air pollution and energy costs in pursuit of the County's goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Top headlines from the Board of County Commissioners meeting

image of five people with "meeting highlights" and Washoe County logoWashoe County Manager Eric Brown announced his plans to retire at the end of this month to pursue other opportunities. During his County Manager's announcements, he outlined achievements that he feels places the county in a strong position for the future.

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