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New Washoe County manager outlines internal staffing focus and cautious budget outlook

Washoe County Community Advisory Board (Gerlach) · December 24, 2025
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New Washoe County Manager Kate Thomas introduced herself to the Gerlach CAB, emphasizing staff retention and internal reforms, signaled a cautious budgeting posture for the coming cycle and said the county must adopt budgets in May per statutory schedule.

Kate Thomas, Washoe County’s newly appointed county manager, introduced herself to the Gerlach Community Advisory Board and described an organizational focus on staff recruitment, retention and internal culture while maintaining service to rural communities.

Thomas recounted more than two decades in local government, including roles in public works, the city of Reno and a constitutional office at the state capitol. “The reason for wanting to…

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