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Fernley council narrowly votes to strip city manager funding; mayor vetoes move amid public outcry
Summary
A 3-2 council vote to approve the FY2025-26 budget without funding the city manager position triggered a mayoral veto and failed override attempts, leaving the city to reconvene and risking the June 1 budget deadline. The debate exposed deep divisions over personnel, transparency and governance.
Fernley — In a contentious session that ran late into the evening on May 21, the Fernley City Council voted 3-2 to approve the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget while removing funding for the city manager position, prompting Mayor Neil E. McIntyre to exercise his veto and the council to fail in an attempt to override it.
Councilmembers Albert Torres, Joe Mendoza and Councilwoman Zerski voted to adopt the budget without the city manager line item; Councilmen Ryan Hannon and Laauo voted no. After the mayor vetoed the action, council members attempted to overturn the veto but did not secure the votes needed to prevail. The council scheduled additional budget hearings May 28–29 to try to resolve…
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