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Carson City board introduces ordinance to add a third municipal court department; Supervisor White votes no
Summary
The board accepted a business‑impact statement and introduced Bill No. 103 to create a third municipal court department. Supervisor White opposed, citing lack of collaboration with existing justices and questioning whether a full‑time judge is needed; the measure advanced on a 4‑1 vote.
The Board of Supervisors voted 4‑1 to accept a business‑impact statement and introduce Bill No. 103, an ordinance to establish a third department in the Carson City municipal court.
A clerk read the ordinance title and staff said the city is prepared to introduce the measure on first reading and align any administrative steps with state/local filing windows as needed. Supervisor Geomey moved to accept the business‑impact statement and introduce the bill on first reading; the motion carried after debate.
Supervisor White said she had not seen collaboration with the current justices and questioned the need for a third court, suggesting the city might instead consider a part‑time justice. "I failed to see any of the justices in this room today. Furthermore, I see no justification, for the third court," she said, and recorded a no vote on principle. The motion carried with four yes votes and one no.
Staff and other supervisors noted NRS requirements about consultation with justices; the record shows clerical corrections and references to applicable NRS provisions were entered before the vote. The ordinance now moves forward to subsequent steps in the legislative process (first reading introduced).
