Stop Signs, Election Filing and TRI Traffic Meeting Highlight County Updates
Storey County residents will soon see new stop signs installed in several areas as part of ongoing traffic safety improvements.
Public Works Director Jason Wierzibicki reported that new STOP signs are being installed in Mark Twain, the Virginia City Highlands and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, also known as the TRI-Center, to improve safety and traffic flow.
The traffic discussion comes ahead of a Northern East Connector Open House hosted by the Regional Transportation Commission. The drop-in meeting will take place March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the County conference room in the TRI-Center, 1705 Peru Drive. The open house will be informational only, with no formal presentation. Attendees may review project materials and complete a survey.
Election Filing Period Opens March 2
The Storey County Clerk’s Office will accept filings for non-judicial offices from March 2 through March 15 in Virginia City. Candidates must file in person and provide valid identification and proof of residence. Officials recommend contacting the Clerk’s Office in advance to help reduce wait times.
Clerk and Treasurer Jim Hindle also reported recent voter roll maintenance efforts. A total of 358 voters were moved to inactive status, with 228 removed after confirmation. The County now has 3,674 active voters out of 4,209 total registered voters.
Sheriff’s Citizens Academy Accepting Applications
The Storey County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens Academy. The six-week program runs March 8 through April 12 and offers a behind-the-scenes look at patrol operations, detention, dispatch, traffic enforcement, Nevada law and specialty units.
The academy is open to anyone 18 or older who meets eligibility requirements, with preference given to Storey County residents, business owners and employees. To apply, pick up an application at the Sheriff’s Office or email Sgt. Beaumont at bbeaumont@storeycounty.org.
Emergency Management Updates
Storey County’s new Mobile Emergency Operations Center was delivered under budget, coming in $5,000 below projected costs and roughly $200,000 less than other estimates.
The Emergency Management office at the TRI-Center is now open. Beginning March 1, an Emergency Manager will be available Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist the Fire District and local businesses with hazardous materials plan reviews.
Officials also noted that ongoing federal funding disputes could temporarily affect online FEMA training platforms, potentially pausing some current training efforts.
At a recent Nevada Emergency Preparedness Association conference, Storey County was recognized for strong interdepartmental and regional collaboration, with other counties expressing interest in adopting similar programs.
Parks Study, Drainage Planning and Other Updates
Town halls are anticipated in April as part of the County’s parks and recreation study. The meetings will gather community input on priorities and future park improvements.
County Manager Austin Osborne reported that a potential grant funding opportunity may support major components of the Lockwood Drainage Plan, including bridge and channel improvements.
The Fire District is exploring an online scheduling platform for inspections, with a goal of launching the system by mid-March to streamline processes for contractors.
Community Development will launch a “Stop Feeding Pigeons” education campaign this spring using flyers, outreach and social media.
The Virginia City Tourism Commission announced upcoming events including the March 14 Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, parade and crawl.
The County’s OnBase cloud records migration project remains on schedule, with completion expected in April. A new project manager has joined the Storey County team to help launch and oversee major initiatives, including the Justice Center and pool projects, ensuring they stay on track and move forward efficiently.
Commission Actions
Commissioners authorized an additional fiscal year 2027 federal community project funding request for the Siphon project. County representatives traveling to Washington, D.C., will also meet with Nevada’s congressional delegation to clarify the phased funding process for the $10 million authorized in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act.
The Board approved a Division of Land into Large Parcels request (File 2026-006), splitting a 606.78-acre parcel near the Storey/Lyon County line into two parcels exceeding 40 acres each.
Commissioners authorized the County Manager to sign an agreement with the Bureau of Land Management to pay $24,280 in expedited right-of-way processing costs for the Silver City water main replacement project.
They also granted consent to Great Basin Gas Transmission Company to access two County-owned locations in the TRI area for its planned 2028 expansion project.
Residents may review the full meeting agenda and supporting documents on the Storey County website.
