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Board appoints Diana Mason De LaForge as hotel-motel representative to Carson City Tourism Authority
Summary
The Board of Supervisors appointed Diana Mason De LaForge to the Carson City tourism authority seat representing the hotel‑motel industry after interviews with two candidates; vote was unanimous.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Diana Mason De LaForge to represent the hotel‑motel industry on the Carson Tourism Authority (CTA), filling a seat with a term expiring July 2027.
The board interviewed two candidates: Diana Mason De LaForge, who described a hospitality and small‑business background including operating a long‑running restaurant in Las Vegas and work as sales manager at the Federal Hotel; and Sandra (last name not specified), who identified herself as representing Staybridge Suites. Both candidates emphasized Carson City’s history as a tourism asset and the importance of marketing the downtown and events to draw mid‑week visitors.
Mason De LaForge told the board she would “play more so on our history and the history of Nevada” and seek ways to “bring more tourism here for the historical point of it and maybe just more tours.” Sandra emphasized her hospitality experience and said guests are “absolutely amazed by a lot of the things that Carson City does have.”
Supervisor Gioami moved to appoint Mason De LaForge; the motion received a second and passed unanimously. Several supervisors said both candidates were strong, but Mason De LaForge’s mix of hotel experience and prior business ownership gave her an edge.
The CTA seat carries a term through July 2027. The board noted a current hotel‑motel representative’s term expires later in the year, and additional applications could be considered in the future.
