County of Nevada Government News

The Nevada County Elections Office has increased staffing support following the discovery of a printer's error affecting readability on some ballots.

This week, the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission opened the 2024/2025 grant proposals period for projects that protect, conserve, propagate, and/or preserve fish and wildlife resources in the County. A total of $7,500 in grant funding is available. The deadline to submit proposals is Nov. 30, 2024.

Truckee Town Hall is open for voting. The Town Hall vote center at 10183 Truckee Airport Road is where residents may vote, request replacement ballots, register to vote and ask questions about the voting process. 

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors met on Oct. 8 to discuss significant developments, including the Joint Powers Agreement for the new Truckee Library and an appeal regarding a proposed mixed-use development.

Ballots will be mailed by Monday, Oct. 7 for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election.

On Thursday, October 3, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun hosted the second night of candidate forums.

On Wednesday, October 2, the Truckee Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee (CATT-PAC), the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors, Tahoe Truckee Media, Moonshine Ink, and the Sierra Sun hosted the first night of candidate forums.

David Garcia is Nevada County's new public works director starting Sept. 1. Garcia, who started with the County in 2007, has worked on public works programs in Nevada County for 15 years, most recently as the County's solid waste program manager.

As we head into another fire season, I am proud of our team for all they have done to further our objective of Emergency Preparedness.