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Board approves $50,000 restricted funding for Virginia City Main Street Program executive director
Summary
The board authorized $50,000 in restricted Fiscal Year 2026/2027 funds to cover a part‑time (20 hours/week) executive director position for the Virginia City Main Street Program after a presentation clarifying the program’s independence from the Chamber of Commerce.
The Storey County Board approved a $50,000 restricted allocation for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 to support a part‑time (20 hours per week) executive director for the Virginia City Main Street Program.
Alexia Sober, who appeared on behalf of the Main Street Program, clarified that the program is separate from the Chamber of Commerce and described it as a national program focused on downtown beautification and infrastructure. Sober requested county support to implement the Main Street program locally.
Commissioner Clay Mitchell moved approval of the restricted funding; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Donald Gilman and passed 3‑0.
