Hearing and possible adoption of FY 16 Washoe County budget

Washoe County Commissioners will meet May 18 for budget hearing.

Reno, Nevada. May 15, 2015. Washoe County Manager John Slaughter will submit his final budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 to the Board of Washoe County Commissioners Monday, May 18, at 8:30 a.m.  

What: Public hearing for possible adoption of FY 16 budget

When: Monday, May 18, 2015, at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Washoe County Commission Chambers at 1001 E. 9^th St. Building A, Reno.

The following is a list of highlights included in the proposed FY 16 budget:

• An additional 60 full-time positions aligning with Board of County Commission Strategic Goals and Fiscal Year 2016 Initiatives.
• Increased investment in quality of life with 19 park capital projects totaling $4.2 million dollars.
• Public Safety: Sheriff’s Office, Alternate Sentencing and Medical Examiner resource additions to bolster community safety and health, including funding for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program.
• A new Business Facilitator position to meet growing economic development and diversification within Washoe County.
• A new Citizen call center for Washoe County to improve response to requests from residents and business owners.

Media: Washoe County Commissioners and County Manager John Slaughter will be available for interviews following the hearing.

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