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Votes at a glance: Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission, Jan. 22, 2025
Summary
The commission approved leadership elections, two resolutions of appreciation, draft-minute approval, the Rancho San Rafael master-plan revisions and agreements for two large events (ArtTown sponsorship recommendation and the Palau CityFest special-event agreement). Full roll calls or tallies are noted where available.
This summary lists formal actions taken by the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission on Jan. 22, 2025. The commission took votes on leadership positions, resolutions of appreciation, minutes and multiple action items related to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park and large community events.
Votes and outcomes
- Election of commission chair (Agenda item 4): Motion: Nominate Neil Jones as commission chair (term Jan. 22, 2025'30 Jan. 28, 2026). Mover: Neil Jones (self-nomination). Second: Commissioner Kevin Joel. Vote: roll call recorded affirmative votes from Timothy Dake, Sean Hill, Kevin Joel, Neil Jones, Nick Kearney, Mark Newman and Lisa Rohde; vote recorded as unanimous. Outcome: approved.
- Election of commission vice chair (Agenda item 4): Motion: Nominate Timothy Dake as vice chair. Mover: Mark Newman. Second: Commissioner Jones (recorded). Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution of appreciation for Colleen Wallace Barnum (Agenda item 7): Motion to adopt…
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