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Douglas county manager resigns just days after accepting position
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Just one week ago the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners made the announcement that Tom Stone accepted their offer of employment, making him the new county manager.
On January 16, 2019, Stone submitted his resignation.
“Effective immediately I am resigning from my position as Douglas County Manager. I want to thank the Board for giving me this opportunity to serve,” stated Stone.
Having to search for a new county manager isn't something new for Douglas County.
The recent past in the office:
Larry Werner to be offered $172,008 to manage Douglas County for one year
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 5:23pm
In an effort to not leave the county without a leader, a contract for Larry Werner to be the Douglas County Manager for one year will be voted on by commissioners during their February 4, 2016 meeting.
His contract will be for $172,008 with a car allowance of $700 per month. The former Carson City Manager, and former interim Douglas County Manager will start on March 7. Werner last served the county in the position after the departure of Steve Mokrohisky in 2014.
Douglas County Commissioners make it final: Jim Nichols is no longer County Manager
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 8:11pm
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 - 4:11pm
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.
Proposed Martin Slough Trail in Douglas County receives $100k grant
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 6:56pm
Douglas County was awarded $106,000 for the construction of a trailhead on Buckeye Road to serve the proposed Martin Slough Bike Path. The Douglas County project was one of twelve selected out of twenty two applicants to receive grants from the Nevada State Parks Recreational Trail Program. When complete, the Martin Slough Bike Path will connect Jakes Wetland in Minden to the Gilman Ponds in Gardnerville. The path will be 2.61 miles long and consist of a 10-foot wide paved section. Funding for the path is from the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Local Technical Assistance Program.
Douglas County businesses receive Spotlight Awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 8:18pmSeveral South Shore businesses were among those honored during the 2nd Annual Douglas County Spotlight Awards. The Spotlight Awards recognize businesses in seven different categories: Retail, Restaurant, Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation, Entrepreneur, Business and Professional Service, and Tourism and Hospitality.
The ceremony was held the County’s Financial State of the County event on Thursday, June 11.
The businesses were selected based on achieving some or many of the following eligibility criteria:
Douglas County's 2014 floods didn't cause enough damage for assistance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:06pm
Last summer's flash floods in Douglas County caused $927,205 in damage, far below the federal minimum of $3,753,710 needed in order to receive federal assistance.
While Douglas County Emergency Management had requested that due to the close timing of these events (July 20, July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 11) the state consider combining all damage under one event, FEMA regulations do not allow for combining damage costs of multiple events.
Laure Penny hired as new Douglas County Clerk to the Board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 8:28pm
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have a new clerk after Laure Penny was hired to replace the retired Lorraine Kabat.
Penny, who began work Monday, was most recently was a paralegal for Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers with prior employment as a Supreme Court Clerk and legal secretary.
“Douglas County is one of my favorite places to be and I am very excited to be able to work for and serve the wonderful people who live here,” said Penny.
Three finalists selected for Douglas County Clerk/Treasurer job
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 8:49pm
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
Douglas County names Jim Nichols as new County Manager
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 9:52pm
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.
