Downtown Reno Partnership says ambassadors and security guards reduced graffiti and improved cleanliness

Feb 11, 2026

The Downtown Reno Partnership reported metrics — including 468,000 pounds of trash removed and nearly 960 pieces of graffiti abated — and described ambassador, security and transport programs funded by property assessments in the BID.

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The Washoe County Board received a presentation from Neoma Jardin, executive director of the Downtown Reno Partnership, who described the organization's work as the region’s business improvement district. Jardin said the nonprofit is funded by property assessments across 110 downtown blocks and supports cleaning operations, ambassador patrols, security guards, marketing and small-business outreach.

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