Summary
The committee considered — then dismissed 9-2 — the idea of switching the City Attorney from an elected to an appointed position. Reno is unusual among Nevada's large cities in electing this office, and the office typically runs unopposed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Election costs for an office that typically draws only one candidate were raised as a concern.
✅Who benefits
Voters retain the right to choose the city's top legal officer.
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