community development
Capital City Arts Initiative announces exhibition of Photo Finished 2021 presented by Carson High Seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 12:06pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished 2021", at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City through March 25, 2021.
Thirteen seniors from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit which is available online at ccainv.org.
Looking ahead for Carson City Black and African American business owners this Martin Luther King day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 12:15pmLast year presented some of the greatest challenges Carson City small business owners have faced. Unfortunately, there has been a disproportionate effect on diverse-owned businesses, including those owned by Black and African American entrepreneurs.
Notice of Public Discussion of possible Carson City grant applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:56amNotice is hereby given that Carson City will conduct a public meeting and information session on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order review the application process for the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, II & III, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Carson City Board of Supervisors extend business license grace period, allocate non-profit funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:47pmThe newly elected Board of Supervisors, including Mayor Lori Bagwell, Supervisor Lisa Schuette, Supervisor Mo White, and appointed supervisor Stan Jones, along with Supervisor Stacey Giomi, met for their first board meeting of 2021 on Thursday.
Douglas planning commission approves 2020 Master Plan, draft moves to county commissioners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 1:36pmMINDEN — The Douglas County Planning Commission completed its work to review and update the 2020 Master Plan text and published a draft to the Douglas County website for the public to review and comment.
Carson City Toyota presents Richards Crossing with donation to support residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 3:29pmCarson City Toyota has presented Richards Crossing, a Nevada Rural Housing Authority affordable housing property, a $1,000 donation to help provide residents household items. Since 1985, Carson City Toyota owners Dick and Mary Campagni have been committed to giving back to the community – for every car sold, a percentage always goes right back into the Northern Nevada community.
Notification of CARES Act funding opportunity in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 4:32pmIn response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program has allocated the Nevada Non-Entitlement CDBG Program through the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development the amount of $283,213 to Carson City. From the $283,213, $70,426 has not been funded. This notice is to fund the remaining $70,426.
Public meeting for the Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 3:52pmNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on November 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Lyon County Commissioners take action on Brothels, County Manager Contract and other Items
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 4:20pmOctober 15, 2020 The Lyon County Board of Commissioners Directed the County Manager to being back a recommendation to change the language on the Brothel Ordinance that would allow for escort services and other changes as allowed in other counties.
Road Closure Announcement: Heybourne Road in Minden
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:13amHeybourne Road will be closed between Bouganville and Buckeye on October 12 through November 25, 2020 from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Six Carson City projects receive $492K in community development block grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:38amSix Carson City and one Lyon County project are among 16 statewide recipients of Community Development Block Grant funding through a federal program administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, officials announced Monday.
Wine walk, Hauntober, live music and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:08pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. The Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with COVID-19 restrictions. Virginia City will be filled with spooky events over the month of October with its signature Hauntober event. Combined with live music and karaoke, the Carson City area will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Volunteers sought for Carson City Application Review Workgroup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:50amThe Carson City Application Review Workgroup is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs. Applications for volunteers are now being accepted for the 2021 grant program year and will be due by Oct. 2, 2020.
Volunteers sought for Carson City grant application review
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 4:34pmThe ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs.
Carson City supervisors to discuss adding shade structures downtown, motel taxes and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 11:04amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items for discussion include new shade structures in the downtown area, grant funding for fuel reduction, surplus city funding, and more.
Douglas County launches 2020 master plan text update, resident survey, workshop plans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:02amDouglas County launched a survey intended to capture public input on the goals and objectives contained in the Douglas County Master Plan text.
Douglas County Hosts Public Workshops, Public Information Website on 2020 Master Plan Text Update
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 10:16amDouglas County is kicking off the process to update the Master Plan Text and is calling on residents to help shape the future of their community. A webpage has been constructed to provide the public with additional information regarding the update and public outreach has begun.
The goals and objectives contained in the Douglas County Master Plan text guides the decisions of the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission related to the long term planning and development of the County over the next 10-20 years.
Public Meeting for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 2:59pmNOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR POSSIBLE CARSON CITY CDBG APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on September 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.
Draft Carson City zoning code amendments available for public review
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:56pmThe Carson City Planning Division is seeking public comment on possible revisions to the City’s zoning ordinance, Title 18. The City’s Planning Commission has conducted several workshops and has drafted proposed amendments for portions of Title 18.
Statewide partnership seeks entrepreneurs, startups for rural Nevada virtual pitch competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 8:51amCARSON CITY —The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with StartUpNV, Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, business leaders, and other government entities, in a new statewide initiative to foster entrepreneurship in Nevada’s smaller cities and towns.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Wells Fargo Foundation deliver renovations and hope to Carson City resident
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:05amNevada Rural Housing Authority has completed renovations at one of its subsidized, single-family rental properties in Carson City.
Carson City notification of funding opportunity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 8:58amIn response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) has allocated the Nevada Non-Entitlement CDBG Program through the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development the amount of $283,213 to Carson City.
Gardnerville receives 2020 Main Street America Accreditation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 8:09amThe Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has announced that seven communities in Nevada have been recognized by Main Street America for their demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street ApproachTM.
• Gardnerville received the top tier of recognition being designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street AmericaTM program.
Carson City Public Works Deputy Director Curtis Horton retires leaving legacy for the future
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 11:06amFor nearly three and a half decades Curtis Horton made Carson City Public Works his life’s purpose. Over the course of these 35 years Horton witnessed Public Works drastically transform, grow, improve, and services expanded.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority Announces COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 11:08amNevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has announced its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program, which provides one-time funding to rural Nevada residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals who are falling behind on their rent, mortgage or utilities.
Douglas County asks residents to make comments by phone, writing due to COVID-19 concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 10:04amMINDEN — Douglas County continues to provide access to Board of County Commissioner and Planning Commission meetings online, streaming through YouTube and is reminding the public about two upcoming meetings. The process for public comment is available in two formats; written comment or by phone.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp moratorium, budget amendments, zoning and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 11:10amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will be held Thursday, April 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center.
On the docket for discussion include zoning changes, a hemp moratorium, budget amendments, and more.
Lyon County implements diesel tax, votes down new subdivision
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 4:49pmThe Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2020-2021 county’s Tentative Budget on April 1, 2020. The County Manager and Comptroller have recommended the budget with no salary increases and a projected 6.6% ending fund balance which is lower than the 16.67% authorized by Nevada Revised Statutes.
The County Manager also recommended that the Board not fund any of the 35.8 positions requested by the various departments including:
24 Personnel for the Sheriff’s Office
1 Information Systems Technician
1 Community Development Director
1 Public Works Director
Carson City outlines department closures, services available in response to coronavirus threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 6:02pmCarson City officials are continuously monitoring the level of risk of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) to the community. In close coordination with Carson City Health and Human Services, the City Manager’s Office along with City departments in an abundance of caution are coordinating the closure of some offices to take additional measures to slow the spread of respiratory viruses. As closures are announced please visit carson.org/covid19 for information and updates about government services.
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.