Ward 2 Council Member· 2014-2026
Naomi Duerr
Reno
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 30
- Total speaking time
- 13:54:46
- Avg per meeting
- 27:50
- Segments
- 16542
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Top issues during term (20)
Wildfire Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness
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FY27-29 City Strategic Plan Implementation
Guides operational and capital allocations across city departments over the next three fiscal years.
Consolidated Tax (C-Tax) Distribution Disparities
Directly affects the City of Reno General Fund and funding availability for local parks and public services.
Regional Parks and Recreation District Feasibility
Could introduce new revenue sources or shared funding mechanisms across Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County.
Property Tax Education and Revenue Structure
Property taxes make up 28.2% of Reno's General Fund revenue and 67.5% of its Street Fund revenue.
Wildfire Defense and Evacuation Preparedness
Promotes cost-effective community safety measures and emergency response readiness.
Public Surveillance and Flock Safety Contract Concerns
$60,000 grant award and associated contract costs for mobile camera leases.
Axon Public Safety and Surveillance Contract
The contract costs $21,776,231.26 over eight years, partially offset by state 911 reimbursements and bundling discounts.
Urban Heat Mitigation and Tree Canopy
Future urban forestry grants and capital improvement investments will target canopy expansion in vulnerable areas.
Reno Police Department Quarterly Operations and Staffing Briefing
Allocates municipal public safety resources toward recruitment, academy training, and technology software upgrades.
Truckee River Vision Plan Implementation
Estimated rehabilitation costs are currently being evaluated by city staff.
LightHouse Sierra Supportive Housing Development
The prior senior housing project failed after tax credits did not materialize.
TMWRF Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Progress
Capital improvement updates directly reflect regional utility investment and budgeting.
J Resort Pedestrian Skyways
Private investment by the applicant, with potential public right-of-way implications.
Reno Fire Department Operations and Regional Readiness
Ongoing operational funding is supported through municipal budgeting and regional cooperative agreements.
NV Energy Utility Corridor Realignment
Major regional infrastructure investment funded through utility rate structures.
Redevelopment Agency Property Plan and City Plaza Site
Guides asset management and potential future development revenues across seven Agency parcels.
Talus Valley Special Assessment District No. 1
Up to $9.5 million in bonds repaid by special assessments on the benefited property, not the general fund.
Shared Micromobility Safety and Bird Scooter Operations
Keystone Canyon PUD Amendment & Density Increase
More homes could mean more property tax revenue and more residents using parks, schools, and roads near McCarran and Victory.
Decisions during term (609)
Recorded while Duerr was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Axon Enterprise Public Safety Contract
Approval of Sky Tavern Lease Extension
Approval of J Resort Pedestrian Skyways CUP
Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 21 October 2026
Approval of the Minutes
Reno City Council - Regular - September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM (For Possible Action)
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Package Alcohol (Change of Ownership) – 7-Eleven Store 33090C, Jasdev Bajwa, 6150 South McCarran Boulevard. [Ward 2]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On-Premises Alcohol, Add-On Cabaret (New) – The Polo Lounge LLC, Wallace Peterson, Cynthia Peterson, 1559 South Virginia Street. [Ward 3]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Dining Room Wine and Beer (New) – Valley Cafe, Pablo Vazquez Ortega, Cesar Vazquez Cano, Armando Soto Santana, 10555 Stead Boulevard, Unit 4. [Ward 4]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On-Premises Alcohol, Package Alcohol (New) – Black Sheep Spirits and Lounge, Steven Chimarusti, 15 Foothill Road, Unit 1. [Ward 6]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of use of additional funds from Residential Construction Tax District 3 for the Teglia’s Paradise Park Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $165,000. (Residential Construction…
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of contract to Travis Construction Group, LLC for the Paradise Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $374,996.62. (Residential Construction Tax District 3) [Ward 1]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of contract to Titan Electrical Contracting, Inc. for the City Hall Parking Garage EV Charger Project in an amount not to exceed $253,071. (Grant Funds) [Ward 1]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of contract to Integrated Concepts, LLC, for the Booth Street Siphon Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $2,199,024.81. (Grant Funds, Sewer Fund) [Ward 1, 2]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Consultant Agreement with DOWL, LLC for construction management services for the Booth Street Siphon Rehabilitation Project for an amount not to exceed $241,782. (Sewer Fund) [Ward 1, 2]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of contract to Titan Electrical Contracting Inc. for the Idlewild Park Field Lighting Replacements Project in an amount not to exceed $517,575. (Parks Capital Maintenance Fund) [Ward 2]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of contract to F.W. Carson Co. for the 2026 Sewer Maintenance, Repairs, & On-Call Services Project in an amount not to exceed $1,497,006. (Sewer Fund)
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Consultant Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with ControlPoint Engineering, Inc. for the 2027 Lift Station Controls Upgrade Project in an amount not to exceed $1,197,757. (Sewer…
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Riley Mosaics LLC (artists Robin Riley and Jason Butler) for the Cyan Park Public Art Project in an amount not to exceed $97,000. (Public Art Fund) [Ward 6]
Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a grant agreement from the State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Nevada Housing Division, in the amount of up to $2,000,000 in Nevada Attainable Housing Account funding for…
Voting record (338)
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Approval of Axon Enterprise Public Safety Contract
Approval of Privileged Business License for Revenant Music Hall
D.1 Codexa Residence — Uphold Planning Commission Recommendation (LDC27-00005)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approval of ReTRAC Trench Rehabilitation Change Order
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Acceptance of Reno Police Department 90-Day Update
Approval of HUD CAPER Submission
Referral of LightHouse Sierra SPD Ordinance
Referral of 0 North Virginia Street Zoning Map Amendment
Adoption of Moose Ridge Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
Expressed concern about wildfire safety and precedent for high-density zoning on the hillside.
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to appoint Janice Mackenzie.
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to adopt the Resolution of Sale to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell City-owned property located at 14180 Mt. Charleston Street (APN 086-142-09) to the Reno Housing Authority (RHA) for the
to appoint Anshuman Arun to the Youth City Council for a partial term from September 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, and to appoint Analeiyah Rodriguez and Sathvik Vadlakunta for partial terms from
Referral of Moose Ridge Zoning Map Amendment - Bill No. 7341
Cited severe evacuation and egress challenges in fire-prone mountain flank areas, arguing the location is unsuitable for increased density.