All 69 Washoe County polling places opened on time at 7:00 a.m. this morning according to the Washoe County Registrar of Voters office. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Voters with questions during the day may call the Registrar of Voters call center at 328-3670. The Registrar’s office reminds voters that if […]
CANDIDATES: AMODEI, MARK E (REP), FASANO, TIMOTHY (IAP), LEHMANN, HELMUTH (IND), MARSHALL, KATE (DEM) POLLS OPEN ON TUESDAY, SEPT 13 AT 7 AM AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 7 PM Absentee Ballots will now be issued only on an “emergency” basis: PLEASE CONTACT US AT 328-3670 IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED AN EMERGENCY AND WOULD LIKE TO […]
It is no accident that Placer County is in better budget shape than many counties and cities across California. Our county has remained in good shape despite the economic slowdown and state budget crisis for several reasons, including: 1. Long-standing policies adopted by the Board of Supervisors aimed at protecting the county’s fiscal stability, 2. […]
The Placer County Business Advantage Network is sponsoring a FREE Retail & Holiday Hiring Event Friday, September 30, 2011 This event, hosted by University of Phoenix, will provide an opportunity for businesses to meet with many qualified job seekers over a 3-hour period to assist with recruitment needs. Local professionals will be available courtesy of […]
Two of Placer County’s municipal advisory councils will hear presentations next week on funding challenges facing the Placer County Fire Department in the North Auburn-Ophir area. The presentations will be made by Assistant Director Rui Cunha of the Placer County Office of Emergency Services. He also will report on how Placer County residents will be […]
The Placer County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings Tuesday, Sept. 13 on a proposed $765.8 million final budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year and on a redistricting map that could establish the boundaries of supervisor districts for the next decade. Tuesday’s meeting will be held at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors […]
Washoe County Registrar of Voters reminds all registered voters to check their sample ballots for polling locations, as many locations have changed for the 2011 Special Election on Tuesday, September 13th. For the 2011 Special Election, there are 68 polling locations on Election Day – this is 27 less voting locations than previous elections. Physical […]
With the results from the 2010 census in, Washoe County is in the process of adjusting commission district lines to ensure that legislative representation is balanced. We’re looking for your input on these plans. Take a moment to visit the redistricting page and look at the various proposed plans, then make your comments here. All […]
Washington, DC…This weekend, we’re coming together, as one nation, to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We’re remembering the lives we lost—nearly 3,000 innocent men, women and children. We’re reaffirming our commitment to always keep faith with their families. We’re honoring the heroism of first responders who risked their lives—and gave their […]
Washington, DC..Below is the the speech delivered by President Barack Obama on Jobs last night. Address by the President to a Joint Session of Congress United States Capitol Washington, D.C. 7:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, and fellow Americans: Tonight we meet at an urgent time for our […]
