Grady Armstrong Honored for Representing Storey County at U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting at the Jan. 20, 2026 Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Storey County commissioners approved key development and public safety projects and recognized a local student for representing the county at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting during their Jan. 20 meeting.

The board recognized fourth-grader Grady Armstrong of Hugh Gallagher Elementary School for representing Storey County and Nevada at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C., in December.

Commissioners directed staff to study potential short-term rental regulations, including limiting rentals to guests age 25 or older, and to return with recommendations at a future meeting.

In public safety updates, three new fire cadets are expected to join the Fire Protection District in the coming weeks, and a land-use agreement is underway to allow access to privately owned cisterns in the Virginia City Highlands. The district also approved a contract with H+K Architects for the Fire Station 71 remodel and expansion, with design and construction services capped at $795,000.

Transportation and infrastructure were also discussed. Traffic signals at Waltham Way and Sydney along USA Parkway are now operational, and NDOT is preparing Denmark Drive for a future signal. County staff approved an easement to pave and maintain roads serving Fire Station 74 and address drainage impacts along Peri Ranch Road.

Several county projects are underway. Additionally, the Commissioners approved updates to Saint Mary’s Art Center’s restoration project and amendments to the Parks Facilities Assessment, including potential upgrades to Miner’s Park baseball fields and swimming pool evaluation.

The board also heard presentations from the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Carson Water Subconservancy District, approved a tax abatement waiver, and authorized an amended human resources services contract.

Business development efforts include revisions to the dog licensing and cannabis codes, ongoing alcohol sales and special event licensing updates, and the county’s work assisting TRI-Center businesses with transitioning to the new 89437 ZIP code, now nearly 90 percent complete.

County finances remain stable. Mid-year financial updates show revenues and expenditures tracking consistently with the adopted budget for general, sewer, and fire district funds.

Upcoming emergency preparedness exercises will involve school and public safety partners, while the Mobile Emergency Operations Center is nearly complete and under budget.