Prestigious Cashman Good Government Award Given to Washoe County

Prestigious Cashman Good Government Award Given to Washoe County

Washoe County Budget Manager Darin Conforti accepted the annual Cashman Good Government Award on behalf of Washoe County government at the Nevada Taxpayers Association event recently. The Nevada Taxpayers Association presents this prestigious statewide award to a Nevada public entity that demonstrates transparency in government as well as efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Conforti’s interactive […]

Washoe County Commissioners Accept Internal Audit of Sierra Fire Protection District; Chief Agrees to Comply with Recommendations

Washoe County Commissioners Accept Internal Audit of Sierra Fire Protection District; Chief Agrees to Comply with Recommendations

Washoe County Commissioners accepted an internal audit report presented to them today by Internal Auditor Alison Gordon and heard from Sierra Fire Protection Chief Michael Greene that he agreed with the findings and will immediately begin to implement its recommendations. At their December 14, 2010 meeting, County Commissioners had requested an internal audit of the […]

Washoe County Awards $2.6 Million Worth of Construction Projects to Nevada Firms

Washoe County Awards $2.6 Million Worth of Construction Projects to Nevada Firms

At their regularly scheduled meeting today, Washoe County Commissioners awarded more than $2.6 million worth of public works construction contracts to Nevada contractors: $1,727,000 awarded to Savage and Son, located in Washoe County, to upgrade the 46 year old Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system located at the historic Washoe County Courthouse located in […]

In First YouTube Address, Brown Calls on Legislature to Think as “Californians First,” Let Voters Decide on Taxes

In First YouTube Address, Brown Calls on Legislature to Think as “Californians First,” Let Voters Decide on Taxes

SACRAMENTO – In his first YouTube address since taking office, Governor Jerry Brown is calling on state legislators to let voters have a voice in deciding how to solve the state’s budget crisis. Brown gave Californians an update on budget negotiations in Sacramento during a three minute check-in filmed in his Capitol office. The state […]

COUNTY OF PLACER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011

COUNTY OF PLACER  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011

COUNTY OF PLACER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011 AGENDA 9:00 a.m.   Jack Duran, District 1                                                                                                                                    Thomas Miller, County Executive Robert Weygandt, District 2, Chairman                                                                                              Anthony J. La Bouff, County Counsel Jim Holmes, District 3                                                                                                                  Holly Heinzen, Assistant County Executive Kirk Uhler, District 4                                                                                                                                        Ann Holman, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Montgomery, District […]

Sandoval Signs First Two Policy Bills of Session

CARSON CITY, NV – On March 17, with Speaker of the Assembly John Oceguera and Director of Administration Andrew Clinger present, Governor Brian Sandoval signed the first two public policy bills of this Legislative session. Sandoval previously signed SB 1, funding the Legislative session, on February 11th. Sandoval signed AB 127, a bill sponsored by […]

Sheriff’s Office Announces the Safety Pup Program for Children

Sheriff’s Office Announces the Safety Pup Program for Children

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the National Child Safety Council is proud to announce the availability of the Safety Pup program to our county’s children. Safety Pup’s goal is to remind children of the following safety rules: Home Safety Internet Safety Personal Safety School Safety Animal Safety Bicycle Safety Say no […]

Board Of Supervisors To Review Annual Plan For Housing Voucher Program

Board Of Supervisors To Review Annual Plan For Housing Voucher Program

he Placer County Board of Supervisors will notice two significant changes Tuesday, Feb. 22 when its reviews the county Housing Authority’s annual plan for operating a federally funded housing voucher program. The changes are Placer County’s recent designation as a “high-performing” housing authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the receipt […]