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Nye County approves 90‑day hiring freeze, exempts public‑safety positions
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a 90‑day freeze on filling vacant positions through June 30, 2026, with the county manager authorized to waive the freeze for critical roles; the board exempted first‑responder positions after discussion with the sheriff and others.
Pahrump, Nev. — The Nye County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 3 approved a temporary hiring freeze that will hold newly vacant positions open for 90 days, a measure officials said is intended to protect county reserves as the new fiscal year begins.
What passed: By vote of 5‑0, commissioners authorized a 90‑day freeze on filling vacant positions through the end of fiscal year 2026 (June 30, 2026) and authorized the county manager to waive the freeze for critical positions on a case‑by‑case basis. Commissioners and staff specifically exempted first‑responder positions for sheriff and fire services from the freeze.
Board rationale: County staff and the county manager presented the freeze as a…
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