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Community sentiment

Supportive (13)Opposed (5)Concerned (11)Neutral (2)

At a glance

Public comments
31
Last 30 days
1

Rising — discussed at 4 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.

Public comments (31)

NeutralTerry BrooksOct 13, 2026

Spoke about discrimination, culture, and ensuring equal representation and voting rights.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 2:13 →
ConcernedChris SwansonOct 1, 2026

Spoke about a parking lot paving requirement dispute for a business license application in Gerlach.

Board of Adjustment — October 1, 2026 · 3:02 →
SupportiveDeanna NewcombSep 15, 2026

Expressed strong support for the equine business code amendments on the agenda.

Board of County Commissioners — September 15, 2026 · 41:53 →
SupportiveCatherine YarteSep 15, 2026

Expressed full support for the equine facility code updates, sharing her own multi-year licensing experience.

Board of County Commissioners — September 15, 2026 · 3:03:03 →
NeutralTerry BrooksSep 15, 2026

Spoke about diversity in employment and cultural inclusion in the workplace.

Board of County Commissioners — September 15, 2026 · 11:50 →
ConcernedKim FennerSep 8, 2026

Kim Fenner expressed concerns regarding a home-based barbershop application in Spanish Springs, questioning whether the business would operate inside the main residence or in an accessory shed lacking proper plumbing.

Board of County Commissioners — September 8, 2026 · 40:20 →
OpposedIlya ArbatmanJul 14, 2026

Urged the board not to appoint Denise Meyer to the library board, citing political associations and past campaign rhetoric.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 25:39 →
SupportiveEileen EklundJul 14, 2026

Encouraged the appointment of library trustees who value egalitarian community spaces and professional library staff.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 28:58 →
SupportiveBree SchmidtJul 14, 2026

Advocated for library board members committed to First Amendment rights and freedom to read.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 31:21 →
SupportiveBrian WadsworthJul 14, 2026

Expressed support for county audits and advocated for Catherine Yarte for the Planning Commission, emphasizing tribal representation.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 49:56 →
SupportiveCynthia CooperJul 14, 2026

Expressed support for library materials representing diverse community identities and fostering childhood literacy.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 7:39 →
SupportiveDonna Dawson-SchwartzJul 14, 2026

Expressed interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees, highlighting a career in education and library resources.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 15:27 →
SupportiveMaureen McElroyJul 14, 2026

Advocated for library board applicants who support free access to library resources and staff support.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 18:37 →
SupportiveAlana FitzgeraldJul 14, 2026

Requested experienced and non-partisan library trustees committed to equitable access and community standards.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 20:11 →
SupportiveWendy LeonardJul 14, 2026

Expressed interest in the Planning Commission At-Large North of the River seat, highlighting law enforcement and legal background.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 23:12 →
SupportiveRob PierceJul 14, 2026

Expressed gratitude for his service on the Planning Commission and requested reappointment for another term.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 52:47 →
ConcernedDiana ChristensenJul 14, 2026

Requested review of industrial zoning codes and buffer protections for residential neighborhoods in Spanish Springs.

Board of County Commissioners — July 14, 2026 · 3:22:06 →
SupportivePat DavisonMay 26, 2026

Expressed support for the proposed housing density bonus code amendment.

Board of County Commissioners — May 26, 2026 · 1:45:21 →
ConcernedPenny BrackMay 19, 2026

Raised concerns about data transparency, election project costs, and voter data sharing.

Board of County Commissioners — May 19, 2026 · 16:09 →
ConcernedTammy Hold StillMay 19, 2026

Expressed concerns about voter sample ballot clarity and difficulties for rural seniors accessing election information online.

Board of County Commissioners — May 19, 2026 · 2:06 →
OpposedCynthia PerrineApr 28, 2026

Expressed opposition to placing a ballot drop box at the CARES campus due to security and layout concerns.

Board of County Commissioners — April 28, 2026 · 1:09:24 →
OpposedBeverly SchnobrickApr 28, 2026

Stated opposition to ballot drop boxes at the CARES campus.

Board of County Commissioners — April 28, 2026 · 1:12:39 →
ConcernedPenny BrockApr 28, 2026

Raised concerns about voter access, polling locations, and drop box security.

Board of County Commissioners — April 28, 2026 · 1:13:28 →
ConcernedJohn KilloranApr 28, 2026

Raised questions regarding commissioner ethics disclosures during quasi-judicial hearings.

Board of County Commissioners — April 28, 2026 · 2:55:42 →
ConcernedJamison ChowApr 28, 2026

Expressed concern over pedestrian safety, car dependency, and zoning laws in Washoe County.

Board of County Commissioners — April 28, 2026 · 49:43 →
OpposedTammy HoltzstilApr 28, 2026

Criticized development approvals, flood plain policies, and stormwater fee reductions.

Board of County Commissioners — April 28, 2026 · 58:00 →
ConcernedCynthia PerrineJan 13, 2026

Urged the board to select a District 5 commissioner as board chair after 12 years.

Board of County Commissioners — January 13, 2026 · 23:15 →
ConcernedTammy Holtz-StillJan 13, 2026

Expressed concern that District 5 has been passed over for the board chair position for 12 years, calling it disrespectful.

Board of County Commissioners — January 13, 2026 · 4:38 →
OpposedHeidi SoperJan 13, 2026

Voiced opposition to the Sun Valley master plan and zoning amendments, citing severe traffic and inadequate infrastructure.

Board of County Commissioners — January 13, 2026 · 8:33 →
ConcernedJill O'LearyJan 13, 2026

Requested board oversight of the county recorder's policies regarding liens and submitted documents for the public record.

Board of County Commissioners — January 13, 2026 · 20:29 →
SupportiveSarah BatesJan 13, 2026

Highlighted the Washoe County Law Library's increased assistance numbers and ADA accessibility efforts.

Board of County Commissioners — January 13, 2026 · 1:31:47 →