Carson City Board of Supervisors
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
Carson City Supervisors agree to emergency declaration due to COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:41pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to a citywide declaration of emergency during the board meeting held Thursday afternoon.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 8:21amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet Thursday morning, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room, 851 East William Street. The meeting will be streamed live on the Carson City Government Facebook page here and at carson.org/meetings.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to consider emergency declaration Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:14pmUPDATE: Carson City Health and Human Services clarified one item in the resolution regarding the number of cases. Carson City health officials have identified 1 positive case and the potential exposure of 14 ship passengers who have been repatriated who are being tracked.
Events around Carson City for Monday, March 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 8:27amHeading into the first of the work week, there's some uncertainty due to concerns over the coronavirus. Some activities will go on as scheduled while others may be canceled. We're advising you check with event organizers ahead of time before you plan on attending.
Maurice White has filed to run for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 4:30pmMaurice White is proud to announce his candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2. As a lifelong resident of Carson City Maurice enjoys the diversity of its residents and opportunities that the City provides. Borrowing the words of our retiring Mayor, Maurice looks forward to helping keep our City a “great place to live, work and play.”
Two positions open on Carson City redevelopment citizens committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 1:37pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
Carson City Supervisors discuss funding critical projects with water rate increase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 2:34pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors held a discussion regarding a wastewater and water rate increase in order to fund critical projects such as the Quill Treatment Plant, which had provided 50 percent of the water for the city as a whole and now is not being fully utilized due to needing upgrades and rehabilitation.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, March 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 7:33pmHeading into the first Thursday in March and we're looking at continued sunshine with a high near 70. Happenings lined up include a Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, auditions for the Carson City Follies show in July, trivia night at Bella Vita Bistro, a wood design workshop at Rustically Divine, an artist reception for Galen Brown and Emily Kray at Western Nevada College and a Muscle Powered afternoon hike. Read on for details and more events.
Carson City supervisors to tackle water rate hike, pot dispensary hours and Halloween calendar change
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:20amThe next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.
Items on the docket for the meeting include an increase in water rates, proposed marijuana dispensary changes in allowed operating hours, trick-or-treating a day before Halloween, and more.
Three contenders for Carson City mayor have announced candidacy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 5:55pmCarson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell, local Hookah Lounge business owner Nathaniel Killgore and resident Aaron Sims have all thrown their hats in the ring for the position of Carson City Mayor. Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell is not seeking reelection after 11 years.
Carson City OKs hemp growing moratorium
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:00amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Carson City Board of Supervisors last week adopted a resolution to place a moratorium on hemp growing. The goal is to ...
Carson City Board of Supervisors workshop to discuss long term motels, housing shortages, new roads and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:53pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will be holding a special workshop at the Silver Oak Golf Course Executive Conference Center on Feb. 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. to discuss items such as long-term motel stays, housing shortages, funding gaps, and more.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Feb. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 7:57pmHappenings around the capital city Thursday include a cardio and strength connection class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, the launch of Thursday trivia night at Bella Vita Bistro, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike at Linear Ditch, plus Soroptimist International of Carson City hosts "Celebrating Women Helping Women" at the Carson Nugget. There's also a joint meeting of the school board and the board of supervisors, and a documentary viewing and discussion of "Screenagers" hosted by the Carson City School District. Read on for details.
Carson City School District, Board of Supervisors to hold joint meeting Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 11:52amA special joint meeting between the Carson City School District Board of Trustees and the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Feb. 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 8:01pmHeading into Thursday, sunshine and a gradual warming continues. Happenings around the capital city include a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a cardio and strength connection class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a Muscle Powered hike along the V&T trail, library activities, Pilates at the Brewery Arts Center and for your music pleasure, roots raconteur Ray Bonneville will perform at the Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss grant funding, new Search and Rescue vehicles and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 12:04pmThe first Board of Supervisors meeting of February will take place on Feb. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion is board appointments for wildlife management, a grant application for wildfire fuel reduction, vehicle donations, and more.
Carson City Sheriff: Traffic enforcement unit fully staffed with sergeant, 4 deputies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 5:24pmIn the fall of 2018, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a plan submitted by Sheriff Furlong to fund a Traffic Enforcement Unit in the community. The Sheriff justified his proposal by evidence of rising accident rates and fatalities of both drivers and pedestrians in the area.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range to close for construction beginning Jan. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 3:40pmThe Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed for construction starting Jan. 27, 2020. For safety reasons, all shooting activities, including reservations and public use, are canceled during construction. The construction schedule is anticipated to last approximately 10 weeks, although it will be contingent on weather conditions.
Andersen Ranch Estates subdivision approved by Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 6:15pmThe Andersen Ranch Estates project was discussed at length — almost four hours in fact — at Thursday’s Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting, before being approved by the board on a 4-1 vote.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 8:23pmThe first significant winter storm of 2020 will be blowing into the region Thursday afternoon, bringing gusty winds, heavy snow in the Sierra and 1-2 inches of snow possible in the lower valleys. Events lined up include a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, the kickoff of an After school Art 2020 program at the BAC, the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library and more.
Andersen Ranch Subdivision to be discussed at Carson City Supervisors meeting Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 3:07pmThe Andersen Ranch Estates Subdivision will be one topic of discussion at the upcoming Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 16.
The proposed development plan for the new subdivision was approved at the December planning commission meeting, during which the commission recommended approval of the project map with a 4-2 vote, with one vote absent.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to hear report on inmate deaths at Carson City Jail
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 3:13pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will host their next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion items include a report on deaths occurring at the Carson City Jail, a discussion about restricting religious use at the Brewery Arts Center, presentations of length of service awards, and more.
Carson City supervisors OK more than $800K in Rifle Range funding, could reopen 6 days a week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 3:27pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors approved more than $809,000 in funding for a contract between the City and Four Point Engineering to provide necessary safety improvements at the Rifle and Pistol Range during the first Supervisor’s meeting of 2020 Thursday.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 9:09pmHello Carson City and welcome to 2020. Moving forward into Thursday, Jan. 2, we're looking at sunny skies with a high around 51. Ahead is a Board of Supervisors meeting, library and art activities and a Carson City Off-Road community discount registration party at the Fox Brewpub. The summer bike event is June 26-28, but register early Thursday and you'll get a discount. Read on for more.
Funding in upgrades at rifle and pistol range to be heard by Carson City supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 6:26pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday, Jan. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. On the agenda is a discussion about funding allocations and a contract to upgrade the Rifle Range, plus board member commission appointments and more.
Carson City Planning Commission recommends approval of Andersen Ranch Estates
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 6:40pmThe proposed Andersen Ranch Estates neighborhood project was the hot topic during the Carson City Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night, with the commission recommending approval of the project map with a 4-2 vote with 1 vote absent.
Carson City woman who led Nevada suffrage movement honored with historic marker
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:52pmMembers of the Nevada Commission for Women, joined Gov. Steve Sisolak, Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City Board members Lori Bagwell and John Barrette, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, and others Tuesday in honoring Felice Cohn at the unveiling of the historic landmark suffrage marker ceremony.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:07pmThe days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.
Carson City awarded historic marker commemorating Women’s Suffrage in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 5:00pmCarson City was awarded a historic landmark suffrage marker honoring Felice Cohn, a Carson City native who made significant contributions to women’s rights in Nevada. The unveiling of the historic landmark is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2019 at 1 p.m. The landmark will be unveiled in front of the Legislature, adjacent to Carson St. near the crosswalk to McFadden Plaza, previously known as 3rd St.