During a recent Washoe County government meeting, concerns regarding election integrity and public participation in agenda-setting were prominently voiced. A speaker urged the commissioners to consider implementing hand counting of votes, referencing a presentation by Mark Combs and practices in Nye County as potential models for improving voter confidence.

The speaker expressed frustration over the perception among residents that their votes do not count, citing ongoing issues from the 2020 and 2022 elections. They highlighted the repeated requests from both the public and elected officials, including Commissioners Herman and Clark, to address these concerns by placing relevant items on the agenda.

Despite the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) allowing both elected officials and the public to request agenda items, the speaker criticized the commission for not accommodating these requests, suggesting a disregard for public input. The meeting concluded with no further comments from the commissioners, leaving the issue of election transparency and public engagement unresolved.