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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Washington, DC…In recent days, we’ve seen turmoil and tragedy around the world, from change in the Middle East and North Africa to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. As I said on Friday, we will work with our partners in the region to protect innocent civilians in Libya and hold the Gaddafi regime accountable. And […]
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 […]
In a coordinated effort to reduce hazardous fuel levels in at risk communities in Washoe County, the Nevada Fire Safe Council (NVFSC) has established four Biomass collections sites. Community biomass piles are an effective method of reducing hazardous fuel levels with limited funding. A biomass collection site is a place where property owners can drop […]
