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Brown said the county is pursuing several initiatives that follow those priorities, including senior-center upgrades, a behavioral-health strategy and infrastructure projects. “What I'm gonna show you tonight is, what the what the current priorities have been established,” Brown said, describing a rolling strategic planning process staff conducts annually with commissioners.

The nut graf: Brown framed the year's work as continuing existing priorities while moving toward system upgrades—particularly behavioral health capacity, supportive housing adjacent to the Cares Campus, and a regional dispatch system—backed by a strong audited financial position.

On vulnerable populations, Brown said Washoe County completed construction of the Cares Campus shelter and obtained $20 million in state funding to build a 50-unit supportive-housing complex adjacent to that campus for households earning 0–80% of area median income and who may need case management and behavioral-health services. He described supportive housing as combining housing with therapy and case workers to help residents stabilize and transition to permanent housing.

Brown said the county hired a behavioral health administrator, Julia Reddy, and approved an action plan to help stand up the Washoe Behavioral Health Center at the former West Hills Hospital. The center will provide services for youth and subacute adults who need behavioral-health care and case management, Brown said.

On systems and transparency, Brown said the county will implement an OpenCheckbook transparency tool in July (vendor name OpenCheckbook) and has completed a transition to a new voter-registration platform called Know Inc; Andrew McDonald was named registrar of voters. He also described an on-schedule, on-budget regional computer-aided dispatch implementation set for completion in September that will allow Reno, Sparks and Truckee Meadows dispatch centers to share resources.

Broadband: Brown announced that Nevada received Northern Nevada funding of about $48 million from a broadband equity program; he said multiple providers, including AT&T, a local Sky Fiber and Amazon, are on the list of recipients and the funds have a multiyear construction deadline.

On financial position, Brown said the county maintains a structurally balanced budget, a strong bond rating, clean audit results, and multi-year labor agreements negotiated for four years to provide stability.

Question-and-answer highlights included community concerns about vacant HOA-owned parcels that pose fire risk in Mogul and other areas; Brown said fire code enforcement and property-owner responsibility are part of the follow-up and said staff would coordinate with fire bureau leadership to investigate. Commissioners also raised evacuation-plan updates and FEMA floodplain mapping as near-term priorities.

Ending: Brown closed by reiterating that the county will continue to refine the behavioral-health action plan and infrastructure projects and will return to report progress in future meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3 17 2025 WTMV CAB Video","oneSentenceSummary","County Manager Brown provided a quarterly organizational report to the Verdi forum, summarizing Washoe County accomplishments and the commission’s priorities for the coming year: seniors, mental health and infrastructure.","taxTitle","Events, Nevada","taxId",79634,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6124294,"Washoe County Sheriff’s Office warns of trailhead vehicle burglaries, reminds about St. Patrick’s Day safety",48,606000,654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2685784-15c15f183e3e5afad45df57628ebaf64&start=606&end=654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2685784-15c15f183e3e5afad45df57628ebaf64/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6124294/Nevada/Washoe-County-Sheriffs-Office-warns-of-trailhead-vehicle-burglaries-reminds-about-St-Patricks-Day-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124294-5fc733bd79616f6f7667af76f689fc0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506627&Signature=k1axKzmjvnOZquYQxCNiEiqMigqr-iRRMBGRuxKuKRNPv1UDkIR4IwHOLPgKk-D9DGCgdcVLX4xFpV0KQPBGsvtzItvkMCw7RUQAHnMi6xXrNtfb07L1ASasl0uE4C9XW3WuXOLMJvPnMjgWjwiPSgLtylEUCHVFQK2rGliUU9KbXN~zcHVr48SbRArcKTkFIuMfI6hYcxFXJmVrp4WycT-h8lHBlDuU8dB~EPXK7igo1FmW94E4NdaRdehJNEYUQMqcgojZ7T3MSP-ur6rtBk1MmgLUH~X-L~BDszKcpyVtvmpViHa5osnLonLDTZzvAhvXwAJGtDggPOYTDf5Jmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sergeant Elle Cook of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office told the forum that deputies have seen an increase in vehicle burglaries at trailheads and other recreational parking areas as weather warms, and urged residents to secure valuables and drive sober over holiday periods.

Cook said the sheriff’s office is noticing more thefts from unattended vehicles near trailheads and asked residents not to leave valuables in plain sight. “We are seeing an uptick in vehicle burglaries at trailheads and areas where people are leaving their cars and going hiking,” she said.

The nut graf: The sheriff’s message combined seasonal crime-prevention guidance with a holiday safety reminder: Cook also encouraged safe driving and warned against impaired driving ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

Cook did not provide a breakdown of case counts or indicate whether detectives had identified specific suspects; she framed the remarks as preventive guidance for residents who use area trailheads. The office offered to take questions from the board but provided no new enforcement actions or changes to patrol strategy at the meeting.

Ending: The forum thanked the sheriff’s office for the update and invited any follow-up from commissioners at future meetings.","A Washoe County Sheriff's Office representative reported an uptick in vehicle burglaries at trailheads and urged residents to avoid leaving valuables in plain view; the office also reminded drivers to avoid impaired driving for St. Patrick’s Day.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6124299,"Truckee Meadows Fire reports steady call volumes, warns of mudslide risk and urges detector checks",151,200000,351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2685784-15c15f183e3e5afad45df57628ebaf64&start=200&end=351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2685784-15c15f183e3e5afad45df57628ebaf64/thumbnail_200000.jpg","/articles/6124299/Nevada/Truckee-Meadows-Fire-reports-steady-call-volumes-warns-of-mudslide-risk-and-urges-detector-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124299-d54374330dd67a4dbd36d40faabba2f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506627&Signature=m28iPGE-2lq0Ph7oB~8RFhnJGtSSDVbdxn1kcT6xnPdQ25stLVjzCEXQcyXCZKibIFajYoAegFtJGtBPchgOGiTul6eHGkF1RCacY6JQxB7p9ZpiumVPxHcQ5bRqkAZrfwCLR378oRkBGn21y6BVrFOdAedV11lQURm9jjioWGF4hX-rahR9QQ2~Xw94UxLkY2eS4qli5yzNJwjWlcjr4uaG3oHYQ3e0TETt0jwEQYENJYE51W3xWyAFXRrDQL-QkgI~nJug7j2e-q9R3F9-KbJQ9Rm3KleAkDiSlr-Y6tz4-t87jSzQPd1dwbHun1-~faBvXCQhAnsGRmvim5Ylqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue official Joe Shum updated the Verdi community on recent call volumes, staffing changes and seasonal safety concerns at the Washoe County forum.

Shum said the Truckee Meadows jurisdiction recorded about 47 calls in January and roughly 28 in February, with monthly averages generally in the mid-30s to mid-40s. He said emergency medical services accounted for the largest share of calls and that the area saw no structure fires during that period. “EMS calls tend to be our most prevalent,” Shum said.

The nut graf: Shum framed the numbers as routine activity while flagging near-term risks and operational changes the department is making to maintain coverage. He said the call totals were slightly affected by a computer-aided dispatch outage that required manual tabulation of some incidents.

In more detail, Shum told meeting attendees that the department logged about 27 medical calls and three motor-vehicle accidents in one of the recent months and reported one hazardous-materials response related to a gas leak. He said some calls were covered through auto-aid agreements with the City of Reno when the closest units cross jurisdictional lines.

Shum described personnel changes and recruitment plans: five recruits recently graduated the academy and are completing field training, promotions followed a battalion chief retirement (yielding a new battalion chief, a captain and an engineer), and the department expects to recruit another six to eight positions in the fall to stay ahead of anticipated retirements. “We do have our open recruitment right now,” he said.

On seasonal safety, Shum warned residents to be alert to mudslides in burn-scar zones after periods of snow and rain, and he recommended replacing smoke detectors older than 10 years and changing batteries now. He also cautioned that cisterns can be difficult for fire crews to use because they require special drafting hookups and can clog pumps; he advised residents considering cisterns to consult the fire-prevention division and their insurance carriers.

Ending: Shum closed by inviting follow-up questions and providing the county’s fire-prevention contact for homeowners seeking code and safety guidance. He said the department would continue its recruitment and training cycle and return with updates at future meetings.","Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue reported roughly 35–45 monthly calls in the Verdi area, described recent staffing changes and recruitment plans, and reminded residents to replace smoke detectors and watch for mudslides in burn-scar areas.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6124285,"RTC outlines regional transit, bridge and bike projects and discusses funding for future needs",132,3588000,3720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2685784-15c15f183e3e5afad45df57628ebaf64&start=3588&end=3720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2685784-15c15f183e3e5afad45df57628ebaf64/thumbnail_3588000.jpg","/articles/6124285/Nevada/RTC-outlines-regional-transit-bridge-and-bike-projects-and-discusses-funding-for-future-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124285-af02f909939ad215ddb00b7ca05c6f24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506627&Signature=fNqIfsPLJrzKG~76~FKLn8i22UUrlOvRt8YpQviAnUSQmXUwZZUyGPL7TMeviiTJYhBU24Ak0MqWmccJ8gTNjIuTvVvxwMPbCrMxaFp-iAA2hoKxOiNO-AWadbJHFIXV~sMNunBkoo7h815goiYwFMDAWPMpK6DsyghETpg4z6nPbxsNFT99go62G7Xyi2Eaxja~qz3hdrxdQH~nV-fgsIL9aPHcMOW~iNDYh9SgiPPPgm-0ATqgFh6bNRqY28wKJ6khGiJQ67tsXQ5FLAnJZZOhmWofbkQYdrIWv5mdeeUfMHB4-M5NcFllqAIrUjU7xkwCjJfEdsmCzrdIPtUG-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) briefed the forum on recent transit performance, capital projects and long-range planning, and took questions on local safety issues and funding.

RTC staff said the system provided nearly 5.7 million rides in the last 12 months, with the Virginia Line and Lincoln Line among the highest-ridership corridors. The agency described investments in electric and fuel-cell buses, bus-rapid-transit (BRT) station upgrades, microtransit (on-demand curb-to-curb service) in lower-density zones, and planned software and fare-system upgrades to enable cashless and tap-to-pay options.

The nut graf: RTC framed current work as a mix of maintaining existing pavement and bridges while building targeted transit and active-transportation improvements. The agency emphasized that long-term congestion in the I-80 corridor may require alternate routes or public-private funding approaches.

Engineering updates included a set of bridge replacements and rehabilitations (Arlington, Sierra Street and Keystone Avenue were named) and a pavement-preservation program that RTC said accounts for roughly a third of construction spending. For Arlington Bridge, RTC shared design details and a targeted one-construction-season schedule. Staff said they are seeking grant and federal funding for large projects and were exploring pedestrian and bike accommodations where community input favors multimodal access.

Safety and local concerns: multiple residents raised a hazardous curve near Silver Ranch Road and asked about guardrails and other safety fixes; RTC staff asked residents to follow up with contact information so staff could evaluate jurisdictional responsibility and candidate treatments. The agency also described neighborhood network planning for pedestrian and bicycle improvements across 12 neighborhoods and a downtown “big little bike network” of four routes to make cycling safer and more continuous through downtown.

On funding, RTC staff noted a FY25 budget of roughly $253 million with about 42% from fuel tax, 18% from sales tax and about 28% from federal funds; staff acknowledged that increasing electric-vehicle use will reduce fuel-tax revenue and discussed possible state-level measures such as flat fees or mileage-based approaches to replace lost fuel tax revenue.

Ending: RTC encouraged residents to submit project-specific concerns and said staff would continue community outreach as projects move into design and construction.","Regional Transportation Commission staff reviewed recent ridership gains, bus rapid transit improvements, bridge replacements, pavement preservation, a proposed downtown bike network and longer-term congestion solutions; staff also discussed revenue options to offset falling fuel-tax receipts as electric vehicle use rises.","actionData","errors"]

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