Commissioner (District 5)· 2015–2027
Jeanne Herman
Washoe County
About
Jeanne Herman's platform focuses heavily on election administration reforms, notably advocating for significant changes to voting procedures such as utilizing all paper ballots and placing the National Guard at drop boxes.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyProposed transitioning to all paper ballots and deploying the National Guard at drop boxes.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 24:09
- Avg per meeting
- 1:44
- Segments
- 662
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Ostertag Tentative Parcel Map Subdivision
Private development costs estimated with no county infrastructure funding, but potential long-term public costs for emergency services and road impacts.
Sage Ridge School conditions amendment
Silverado Village Phase 3 Senior Housing Development
Private residential development utilizing existing county utility infrastructure.
Iveson Ranch Employee Housing and Infrastructure Expansion
Long-term regional housing coordination and potential grant leveraging.
Remote Cell Tower Expansions (Vya North & Fox Mountain)
Privately funded by the applicant.
Reno council agenda: Talus Valley bonds and redevelopment contracts
The bonds and contracts could commit public money or risk to a private development, so the key question is who ultimately pays if projections fall short.
Warso Residence Steep Slope Grading
Private residential investment.
Lemmon Drive Commercial Conversion
Increased commercial property valuation and potential sales tax revenue for the county.
Misty Blu Stable Conditions Amendment
Costs borne by property owners.
Sunset Ranch Parcel Subdivision
Private development costs borne by the applicant.
Easement Abandonments for Solar and Residential Properties
Property values and potential tax assessment inquiries were raised by residents, though exact financial impacts remain undetermined.
Rocky Mountain Vista Tentative Parcel Map Review
Private development costs funded by the applicant for required utility and infrastructure improvements.
Black Rock 360 Project Time Extension
Private investment by the applicant to develop local storage and logistical infrastructure near Gerlach.
Turquoise Solar Facility Re-subdivision
Facilitates commercial utility asset transfer and continued renewable energy operations.
Sun Valley Residential Parcel Division
Generates standard county review fees and potential property value increases from subdivision.
Dandini Spectrum Holdings Easement Request
The proposed agreement included $650,000 in compensation to the county, which would have funded facility improvements.
Digital Accessibility and Website Modernization
Compliance efforts require staff time and potential software tools.
Northern Nevada Home Share Program Introduction
Grant-funded initiative supported by an AARP Community Challenge Grant.
TRPA Advisory Planning Commission Appointment
None.
Sierra Reflections Subdivision Appeal
The development is projected to generate $17.8 million in net fiscal surplus for the county over 20 years and includes a $6.2 million pro rata share contribution toward a new consolidated fire station, featuring an immediate $1 million advance payment.
Decisions during term (23)
Recorded while Herman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recommendation for the Board to assign its rights and obligations under a development agreement between Washoe County and Rilite, Inc. to the City of Reno because all properties that are the subject of the development agreement have been…
Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County and the Gerlach General Improvement District (GGID) for the development of the Washoe Artrail Gerlach Trailhead park, with an estimated total project cost of…
Adoption of Montreux 2000 Development Agreement Amendment
Ordinance 1767 adopted: equine facility development code amendments
Introduction of Bill No. 1960 for Montreux 2000 Development Agreement
Development Code Amendment for Agritourism (WDCA26-0004)
Introduction of Equine Facilities Development Code Amendments
Recommendation to accept a Continuum of Care - Permanent Supportive Housing Program Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of [$335,316.00; $83,829.00 county match] to provide housing…
Public Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and WVC Commercial, LLC, for Woodland Village Town…
Public Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and Hunter Creek Reno Owner, LLC, for Ridges at…
Second Reading and Adoption - Development Code Amendment for Common Open Space
Recommendation to accept a FY25 Continuum of Care Supportive Services Only Coordinated Entry grant award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of [$33,705.00; $8,426.25 county match] retroactive…
Development Code Amendment Case Number WDCA26-0003 (Equine Business Code Update)
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1955 (Common Open Space Development)
Development Code Amendment WDCA26-0002 (Article 408 Findings)
Adopt Prado Ranch North Development Agreement Ordinance
Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) within Article 336 housing incentives, to establish a density bonus for attainable housing that scales to the underlying regulatory…
Prado Ranch North Development Agreement Extension
Introduction of Development Code Amendment (Bill 1946)
Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three-Regulation of Uses and Division Nine-General Provisions. These amendments include adding various sections within…
Voting record (2)(Development)
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