Summary
A Reno City Council candidate wants to shake up local government with a five-point ethics plan. If adopted, it would set up an independent citizen oversight board and make official calendars and lobbying records completely public.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
It could cost a bit of money to set up and run the oversight board, but it might save cash down the road by preventing corruption and bad deals.
Everyday Reno residents win because they get way more transparency and a stronger voice in how their city is run.
Local lobbyists and politicians who prefer working behind closed doors might not love the extra spotlight.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Washoe County GOP chair asks FBI to investigate Teresa Benitez-Thompson
Parks said there may have been conflicts of interest between Benitez-Thompson’s time as a lawmaker and her taking a job with UNR and Mater Academy. He said she was involved in legislation allocating funding for education during that time.
Former Washoe County manager fined $1,500 for ethics violation
Nate Edwards, deputy district attorney, and Eric Brown, Washoe County manager in 2023. Eric Marks / THIS IS RENO. " data-large-file="https://cdn.thisisreno.com/conradcomm/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/eric-brown-nate-edwards-ericmarks-780x520.png" />For...
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