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Douglas County declares State of Emergency prior to Spring runoff
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 10:03pm
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential of flooding associated with spring runoff and for stormy conditions such as this weekend. . The declaration has been submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to expedite mitigation efforts as well as speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively respond to an emergency.
Douglas County Commissioners seek feedback on strategic plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 5:17pm
The public is being asked for feedback as Douglas County moves forward on planning their next four years. Their new strategic pan will be the roadmap on directions for the County and its Board of County Commissioners.
The commissioners and staff met on February 6, 2017 to review survey feedback from residents and map out new strategic priorities. Infrastructure, organizational sustainability and financial stability were all identified as top priorities. Economic vitality; safe community; and natural resources, culture and quality of life were also categorized as priorities.
First Grand Jury since 2008 to be seated in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 10:53pm
The Ninth Judicial District Court was given $100,000 to fund a Grand Jury by the Douglas County commissioners during their meeting Thursday in Lake Tahoe.
Funds will be used to cover the jury's costs for the remainder of this fiscal year and next year, and includes their fees, supplies, travel expenses, security costs and attorney fees among other expenses needed to function.
Douglas County looks for community input on strategic plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 6:41pm
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a workshop setting in early February to update the County's strategic plan, and before they do that they are reaching out to the community for their input.
Douglas County’s Strategic plan is the framework for which the Commission prioritizes fiscal needs and public services in Douglas County.
Douglas County to celebrate additions at Johnson Lane Park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 12:55pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2016 - 10:30am
The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the new additions at Johnson Lane Park and the public invited to a dedication of the facilities on December 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Construction on the new additions began over a year ago and was completed this Fall on new tennis and pickle ball courts, pavers, playground, pavilion and restroom building.
The park is located at 1476 Stephanie Way in Minden, Nev.
Douglas County election results
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 11:20pm
7:00 a.m. 11/9 update: 100 percent of the precincts have been counted in Douglas County.
Douglas County School Board
Area 3
Keith Byer 13,009 65.88 %
Michael Kiger 6737 34.12 %
Area 4
Linda Gilkerson 11,760 58.19 %
Larry Lippman 8450 41.81 %
Cave Rock General Improvement District
Ralph Miller 53 43.80 %
Joanne Zerg 45 37.19 %
Michael Rooney 23 19.01 %
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
Greg Felton 1710 27.57 %
Ann Grant 1680 27.08 %
Larry Schussel 1678 27.05 %
Get out and vote - Election Day 2016
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 9:38am
Many are ready for this election to be over the national level with the negativity surrounding the campaigns. On a local level there are several choices before voters.
If you have not already submitted your ballots, find your polling place here:
If you live in the South Lake Tahoe City limits, you are able to vote for two of ten candidates for City Council (in alphabetical order):
Brooke Laine
Dan McLaughlin
Jason Collin
JoAnn Conner
Douglas County transportation plan through 2040 presented at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/10/2016 - 4:10pm
The 2007 Douglas County Transportation Plan did not address any needs in the lake portion of the county, and the newly completed 2016 plan doesn't as well though it discusses a potential gondola from the base of Kingsbury Grade to Heavenly Mountain Resort.
The results of 2016's Douglas County Transportation Master Plan update will be presented during a public meeting on October 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the C.V.I.C. Hall.
Parsons Corporation, the organization which prepared the update, will give the presentation.
Only Republicans can vote for Douglas County Commissioners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 6:26pm
Douglas County residents who are not registered as Republicans will not have a say in who the next Douglas County Commissioners will be.
Why?
Because of a new Nevada law that says: If all candidates for an office are from the same party the election for that office will be completed in the primary election. Only those affiliated with that party will be able to vote.
Sewer and other issues to be discussed at Tahoe Citizen's Committee meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 9:08pm
Event Date:
April 6, 2016 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Citizen's Committee is inviting all Douglas Country residents who live at Lake Tahoe to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, April 6 where many important topics will be discussed.
They will meet at the Visitor Center Building located at 169 Highway 50 in Stateline at 5:30 p.m.
On the agenda is followup discussion on the current Douglas County sewer issue, elections for Douglas County Commissioners as well as other potential issues for the Tahoe Township.
Douglas County Commissioners make it final: Jim Nichols is no longer County Manager
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 9:11pm
Jim Nichols is officially not a Douglas County employee beginning January 29, 2016. The Board of County Commissioners approved a voluntary separation agreement Thursday between the county and Nichols, their County Manager.
Nichols and the County came to a mutual agreement that he would leave his position. During the on January 21, the Commissioners reiterated the fact that Nichols was not fired, nor did he quit. Nichols will be receiving a check for more than $115,000, the equivalent of six months pay plus sick pay and vacation pay.
Douglas County Commissioners and Manager Jim Nichols parting ways
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 5:11pm
After just 17 months on the job, Douglas County Manager Jim Nichols is leaving his position. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have announced that Nichols' employment relationship with the county is coming to an end.
Officially, a mutual separation agreement will be presented at the next Board of County Commissioner’s meeting on January 21, 2016. This meeting will be held at Stateline.
Loop Road project the topic at South Lake Tahoe Chamber
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 9:13pm
The public has been on a long journey with the Tahoe Transportation District over the US50/South Shore Community Revitalization project, one that has followed twisted roads and endured roadblocks and detours.
Now it appears the project, also known as the Loop Road, is on the back straightaway, approaching the final turn and homestretch.
Drought threatens Lake Tahoe Cave Rock water system
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:05pm
Wave action is damaging pipes for Douglas County’s Lake Tahoe Cave Rock water system that are above the surface, thanks to the drought.
Lake residents get their water from the Lake, once famed for its clarity.
But with the surface continuing to drop, Douglas is looking at means to ensure the water keeps flowing.
County Engineer Nick Charles told Douglas County commissioners at a workshop on Thursday that the Lake level was about 4 inches from activating a Stage 2 drought.
Douglas County Commissioners propose two tax increases
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 7:00pm
Millions of dollars could be headed to the South Shore if the Douglas County Commissioners vote to increase gas tax by five cents and add an additional 0.25% infrastructure sales tax.
The Countywide Connectivity initiative looks at several projects both at the lake and in the valley that would address safety issues for walkers, cyclists and drivers while creating vibrate business districts that attract investment.
Douglas County Commissioners fund Genoa Main Street Wi-Fi Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 5:38pm
If you've been to the Town of Genoa you know how challenging it can be to access the internet and check your email due to spotty, at best, reception. This will be a thing of the past as the town just received $20,000 from the Douglas County Commissions on August 6 to fund their Main Street Wi-Fi Project.
Disaster Declaration for parts of Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:17pm
9:20 p.m. update 7/8/15
Approximately 141 homes have water and structural damage after Wednesday's flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County. It is unknown how many homes may have landscape damage.
No injuries have been reported.
Douglas County has activated a flood hot line for residents who have been affected by the flooding. The number to call is (775) 782-6262 or visit douglasflood2015@gmail.com.
Carson Valley residents upset about proposed 260 acre solar panel project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:28pm
A proposed solar panel project on 260 acres of Park Cattle Company land won approval by the Douglas County Planning Commission in May, but residents opposing the solar farm with its 148,277 panels are fighting back. They are taking their complaints to the July 2 meeting of the Douglas County Commissioners led by local residents Steve and Mary Walker who filed an appeal right after approval of the planning commission.
Douglas County Connectivity Plan to be unveiled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:53pm
The Douglas County Economic Vitality team is working on Countywide Connectivity project and will present its work and vision at the February 5, 2015 Board of Commissioners meeting in Minden. This information will also be shared at the February 19, 2015 board meeting in Stateline.
Three finalists selected for Douglas County Clerk/Treasurer job
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:49pm
Douglas County has selected three final candidates for Clerk/Treasurer in anticipation of a resignation for the term beginning January 5, 2015. The recruitment and selection has been led by the Douglas County Manager Jim Nichols with input from a Citizen Advisory Committee. The three candidates will be invited to a public reception that will occur on the evening of January 20th.
The 3 semi-finalists are:
• Kathleen DeSocio
• Kathy Lewis
• Eileen Thomas
State Route 28 in Lake Tahoe to receive $12.5 million in improvements
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 8:02pm
State Route 28 on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to the intersection with Highway 50 is set to receive $12.5 million in improvements.
The Washoe County Commissioners approved a Federal Lands Access Program Memorandum of Agreement for federal funding for the design and construction of the improvements.
Water rates for Nevada customers on South Shore could rise 25%
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 10:09pm
Douglas County Commissioners may decide to raise the water rates for the County's Lake Tahoe customers by 25% during their meeting at the lake on Thursday.
The October 16th agenda is full of items pertaining to the South Shore, including a possible decision to merge the Zephyr Cove Water Utility District, the Cave Rock/Uppaway Water Systems, and Skyland Water System and establish the Lake Tahoe Water Utility Fund effective November 1.
Douglas County seeks Community Block Grant applicants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 11:07pm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is expected to allocated $2.3M to communities in the form of grants that fit the categories of community facilities, planning and capacity building, economic development, micro enterprise programs, and low/moderate income development.
People are now able to apply for the Community Development Block Grant program in Douglas County. The public is invited to provide ideas, comments and potential projects.
Douglas County names Jim Nichols as new County Manager
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 10:52pm
Douglas County can now say they have a County Manager, a position that hasn't been filled since the former manager left earlier this year.
Jim Nichols has accepted the position of Douglas County Manager at a pay rate of $172,000. He is expected to begin September 29, 2014.
Top four candidates for Douglas County Manager job revealed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/12/2014 - 5:59pm
Douglas County is one step closer to having a new county manager now that the large field of candidates has been reduced to four. Former County Manager Steve Mokrohisky left in April to take a job in Oregon, and since then Douglas County has been searching for his replacement. They hired the recruitment firm of Peckham and McKenney to aid in their search.
Mud cleanup continues in the Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 11:11pm
Cleanup efforts continue on roads in the Carson Valley that were covered in mud, dirt and debris after the flooding developed after the wet storm that hit the area on July 20.
Crews from Douglas County as well as private contractors are on the job.
Shortly after the flooding began, County Commission, Staff and East Fork Fire met to develop an action plan and began calling for additional resources from Carson City. A declaration of Emergency was not declared due to fact that the flood did not rise to the level of overwhelming the county’s resources to protect health and safety.
Seven finalists seek job of Douglas County Manager; Public invited to meet them
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/23/2014 - 11:10pm
Event Date:
August 4, 2014 - 5:30pm
The job of Douglas County Manager has been vacant since the departure of Steve Mokrohisky in April. He took the job of County Administrator in Lane County, Oregon.
His replacement has been narrowed down to seven candidates and the public has the chance to meet all of them during a reception on Monday, August 4 at the Carson Valley Inn Ballroom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Douglas County Looking for Residents to Help Decide Next County Manager
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 1:52pm
The selection process for a Douglas County Manager is moving forward after Douglas County received over 71 applications. The best qualified candidates are currently being reviewed and are slated to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on July 17, 2014. Following the selection of top candidates, and interview panel including advisory members from the public will be part of the extensive interview process.
Reno agrees to $30 million deal to refinance Aces ballpark project
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 6:58pm
In a 5-2 decision the Reno City Council on Wednesday approved restructuring the financial agreements amounting to about $30 million related to the Reno Aces baseball stadium project. Council Members Jenny Brekhus and Hillary Schieve opposed the plan.
Commissioners to hear Tahoe Douglas District proposal to expand services
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 5:57pmOne of the recommendations by a panel analyzing Douglas County's three water systems at Lake Tahoe is taking a step toward implementation.County commissioners are scheduled to hear a proposal by th...
Survey: What our local politicians make around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 12:03pm(Editor's note: The following ran in the January issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. The second part of the series that examines public agency salaries for managers is in the February issue, on newsstands now.)
Here are the latest salaries and benefits available for the South Lake Tahoe Public Utilities Commission, the South Lake Tahoe City Council, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the Douglas County (Nevada) Board of County Commissioners, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board and the board of the Douglas County School District.
Water consolidation fight returns
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 2:11pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Douglas County commissioners may ask staff to look at creating a single Carson Valley water system for administrative purposes at their meeting on Thursday.Commissioners receiv...
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County leaders to hold joint meeting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 9:55amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Commissioners are pleased to announce their first joint public meeting to be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the Edgewood Tahoe Conference Room. The public is invited to attend the meeting beginning at 1 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen partnerships across state lines between the two organizations and among elected officials, discuss opportunities to leverage resources, revitalize the economy and environment in the South Shore community, and improve efficiencies among government agencies, according to a news release.
A vision for South Shore's future begins to unfold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:40pmLake Tahoe News first reported in July that the South Shore Vision Plan was in the works. Aspects of it were outlined for Douglas County commissioners at their Oct. 20 meeting in Stateline. A formal p...
A vision for South Shore's future begins to unfold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:22amLake Tahoe News first reported in July that the South Shore Vision Plan was in the works. Aspects of it were outlined for Douglas County commissioners at their ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-vision-fo...
County approves new dog breeding rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:35amMINDEN, Nev. - Douglas County commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that implements the state's new puppy mill law.The bill was approved in the last Legislative session and targe...
