Statement from Commission Chair Kitty Jung on the passing of Senator Debbie Smith

Smith passed away on Sunday

Reno, Nevada. Feb. 21, 2016. The Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, Kitty Jung, released the following statement on the passing of State Senator (Dist. 13) Debbie Smith. 

"Debbie Smith was a champion for Washoe County and I was heartbroken to hear of her passing," Jung (Dist. 3) said. "Her dedication and collaboration in the State Assembly and State Senate to supporting children, seniors and adults was exemplary. We were lucky to have someone of her caliber care so deeply about the people of Northern Nevada. On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, we send our thoughts to her family during this very difficult time."

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