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Washoe County manager Kate Thomas emphasizes staff support, regional housing and innovation
Summary
In a Washoe Life podcast interview, County Manager Kate Thomas discussed leading about 3,000 employees, creating a regional Affordable Housing Trust Fund, encouraging nontraditional solutions for homelessness services, and prioritizing staff well-being and work–life balance.
Kate Thomas, Washoe County manager, told the county’s communications podcast that her priorities include supporting the county’s roughly 3,000 employees, advancing regional housing tools and encouraging staff innovation.
Thomas, who joined Washoe County after a period in state service and time as Reno’s budget director, said she was drawn to Washoe County in 2017 by its approach to fiscal sustainability. "I admired the county's approach to fiscal sustainability and how diligent the county's been about being responsible with the taxpayer dollar," she said.
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund was singled out as a key accomplishment. Thomas described the fund as "intentional" and designed to be a regional asset that serves unincorporated Washoe County as…
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