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Parks and Open Space

Open Space and Regional Parks Commissioners

The Commission is composed of nine members appointed by the County Commission for a four-year term. Members can serve two consecutive four-year terms.

VACANT
Appointed: 
Term Expiration: 6/30/2027
District: At Large

Timothy Dake - TDake@washoecounty.gov 
Reappointed: 7/1/2023
2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2027
District: At Large

Sean Hill - Vice-Chair
Reappointed: 12/16/2025
2nd Term Expiration: 12/30/2029
District: At Large                                                                                                                                             

Miles Kinsler
Appointed: 3/17/2026
2nd Term Expiration: 03/02/30
District: At Large                                                                                                                                             

Kevin Joell - KJoell@washoecounty.gov 
Appointed: 5/27/2025
2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2029
District: At Large

Neal Jones - Chair - NJones@washoecounty.gov 
Appointed: 5/27/2025
2nd Term Expiration*: 6/30/2029
District: At Large

Chris Baker
Appointed: 06/10/2025
1st Term Expiration*:  11/4/27 
District: At Large
*Filling unexpired term of Commissioner Nicholas - (A.K.A. Martin) Kearney.

Jennifer Uvira
Appointed: 08/26/2025
1st Term Expiration: 6/30/2027
District: At Large
*Filling unexpired term of Commissioner Mark Neumann.

Nicole Flangas - Nicole@tomclarksolutions.com
Appointed: 1/20/2026
1st Term Expiration: 1/19/2030
District: At Large

 

Board of County Commissioners Liasion - Commissioner Mariluz Garcia

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