Washoe County’s new manager Kate Thomas emphasizes internal improvements and fiscal caution

Mar 5, 2026

Kate Thomas, introduced as Washoe County’s new county manager, told the Spanish Springs CAB she will prioritize internal organizational culture, compensation and fiscal planning to avoid a projected structural deficit in the next five years.

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Kate Thomas, introduced by the chair as Washoe County’s new county manager, spoke to the Spanish Springs Citizens Advisory Board about her long career in local government and her immediate priorities for the county. "My role is to execute on that," Thomas said, describing the manager’s job as aligning staff and resources behind policy set by elected officials.

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