The Town of Gardnerville is launching a strategic planning process to create a shared vision between residents, elected officials, and town staff.

As part of this initiative, the Town Board will hold a special workshop on Wednesday, May 14, at the Town of Gardnerville Administrative Office, located at 1407 Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, Nevada 89410 (just south of DST Coffee).

The public is encouraged to attend. The workshop will feature two sessions:

Morning Session: 10 a.m. – noon

Afternoon Session: 2-4 p.m.

A lunch break will be held between sessions; however, no town business will be discussed during this time. The meeting will be facilitated by Scott Morgan of S.A. Morgan 394 Consulting, LLC.

Topics of discussion may include a review of the town’s current vision, mission, strategic priorities, organizational values, and initiatives from the 2013 strategic plan. The workshop will also explore the challenges and opportunities the town may face over the next five years.

“The Town Board has expressed a unified desire to update the strategic plan,” said Town Manager Erik Nilssen. “For years, the board’s membership was semi-static, with members sharing a common vision. Now, with three new members joining in the past year, we’re seeing fresh perspectives and evolving priorities.”

The current strategic plan, adopted in 2013, requires updates to reflect the town’s progress during the past decade. The revised plan is expected to be reviewed annually and serve as a living document—an operational roadmap that adapts to the town’s evolving needs.

“We’re fortunate to have such a skilled facilitator guiding this process,” Nilssen added. “Scott brings deep knowledge of community priorities and decades of experience in strategic planning.”

Following the workshop, a draft strategic plan will be prepared for future consideration and possible adoption by the Town Board.

To review the existing strategic plan, visit the town’s website: https://www.townofgardnerville.com/government/mission-statement/

STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING (PUBLIC WELCOME)

May 14, 2025 (10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.)

Town of Gardnerville Administrative Office

1407 Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, Nevada 89410

About Douglas County, Nevada

Douglas County, Nevada, a community to match the scenery, is centrally located just 15 minutes south of Nevada’s state capital and borders Lake Tahoe. Located on Nevada’s western border, the community is framed by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Pine Nut Mountains to the east. The community offers miles of open space, expansive ranches and farms, many historical sites and displays, along with numerous outdoor recreation activities. Douglas County is the fifth most populated county in Nevada with approximately 48,000 residents and seasonal populations that can exceed 65,000, due to its proximity to Reno, Carson City and northern California. Douglas County is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners. The County is comprised of ten functional areas – general government, judicial, public safety, public works, sanitation, health, welfare, cultural and recreation, community support and utilities. For more information, visit Douglas County online at DouglasCountyNV.gov.