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Friday, November 13, 2026

Washoe County

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Population

497,2002024

Higher than communities in Nevada

Household income

$88,0962024

Similar to communities in Nevada

Home value

$539,9002024

More favorable than communities in Nevada

Unemployment

3.4%2026

Similar to communities in Nevada

Violent crime

5062023

Less favorable than communities in Nevada

Work from home

12.6%2024

Similar to communities in Nevada

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Finance

CFO presents unaudited Q1 overview: property tax installment of $11.2M, reimbursements expected to increase

CFO Crystal Sublette presented unaudited financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026: general fund revenues at roughly 21% of budget with the first property tax installment of $11.2 million and one consolidated tax payment of $1.1 million; emergency fund reimbursements to date are about $100,000 with larger amounts expected in coming months.

Washoe County — Nov 11, 2026

District reports 303 tons of green waste collected; Thanksgiving drive set for Nov. 20

Nov 11, 2026

Board approves reclassification of four positions, creating new deputy fire chief role

Nov 11, 2026

Board increases bulk fuel purchase order to $290,000 for FY 2026–27

Nov 11, 2026

Truckee Meadows unveils facility dog Olive to support peer support and mental health

Nov 11, 2026

Labor Relations

Board approves MOU with firefighters’ supervisory unit to ensure minimum division chiefs

Nov 11, 2026

Fees

Board adopts business-impact statement to raise inspection and permit fees; public hearing to follow

Nov 11, 2026

Regional Dispatch

Truckee Meadows leaders say regional dispatch is gaining "traction" as agencies draft governance

Nov 11, 2026

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What stands out in Washoe County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Washoe County with communities in Nevada or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Washoe County was more favorable than communities in Nevada on adults with a bachelor's degree.

100th percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 11Board of Fire Commissioners | November 10, 2026Business impact statement adopted; public hearing to be scheduled.Nov 10Washoe County Planning Commission | November 9, 2026Commission voted to initiate W‑D‑C‑A‑26‑0005 and recommend approval to the Board; authorization for chair to sign Exhibits B and B-1.Nov 10Board of County Commissioners | November 10, 2026Acceptance of donations recorded as approved.Nov 1011/9/2026 North Valleys CAB MeetingDraft advisory to be prepared and reviewed at next meeting.

More coverage

Charter-school group urges more outreach, opposes new discretionary permit for public schools

Nov 10, 2026

Washoe County staff proposes reclassifying public school projects to require special-use review

Nov 10, 2026

Commission approves master plan amendment to rezone about 9.17 acres near Lemon Drive

Nov 10, 2026

Commission accepts $21,028.21 in cash donations and 70 NARCAN kits

Nov 10, 2026