Citizen Guide
Citizen Guide
Helpful resources and links for anyone hoping to become more informed and engaged in issues related to urban development (& more) in Reno, Nevada.
Track Upcoming City of Reno Meetings
This City webpage includes posted agendas and information packets for upcoming city meetings of all types (City Council, Planning Commission, Boards and Commissions) as well as archived agendas and packets from previous meetings. You can view the full City calendar, which includes meetings and special events, here.
To contribute comments on any public meeting, consult the the top of the posted agenda. There you’ll find directions on how to view the meeting (in person, virtually and/or a hybrid of the two) as well as information on how to submit comments in person and/or via live stream, email, or phone. This information varies by public body, so be sure to consult the agenda for the meeting that interests you.
View Reno’s New Six-Ward Map
The City of Reno is transitioning in 2024 from five city wards to six city wards, eliminating the position of an “at-large” Councilmember in favor of six ward-specific Councilmembers + a Mayor.
This interactive webpage shows the existing five-ward map and the new six-ward map alongside each other, allowing citizens to compare their current ward assignment to the new one. The new ward configurations are already in effect with respect to the 2024 elections, which will determine four Councilmember seats: Wards 1, 3, 5, and 6. For all other purposes, the new map will go into effect when the results of those elections are declared. For more information on the redistricting process, click here.
Contact information for current City Councilmembers can be found here.
For the Nevada Independent guide to candidate announcements for Reno City Council and other 2024 local government races, click here.
Sign up for City Newsletters
Anyone can sign up on this webpage for City newsletters on a range of topics, to be delivered directly to your email inbox. These include news and updates on upcoming Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) and City Council meetings, Press Releases, specialized topics like Seniors, Public Works, and Community Development & more.
Find Info on Current Land Development Projects
This City webpage lists land development projects recently submitted for review, with links to the Accela website, which provides more details, application status, and often plans or drawings. The page also features links to past development project newsletters (issued every two weeks), maps and tables showing current project locations and dates, and a link for residents to submit comments on any of the development projects currently under review.
Provide Input on City Projects Seeking Feedback
The “Engage Reno” webpage features City of Reno projects that are currently seeking community input and provides links to feedback and survey forms.
Support Your Local Media
Our local media organizations are critical to a functioning democracy. Please consider supporting local platforms with your paid subscriptions and generous donations. Some that routinely cover issues related to city development in Reno (and that I’ve regularly cited in the Brief) are listed here.
News4 (KRNV) - esp. Ben Margiott and Joe Hart