City of Fernley Public Meeting

The City of Fernley held a public meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing primarily on the allocation of the Fernley Community Tourism and Cultural Affairs (FCTA) grant funds for fiscal year 2026-27. The council reviewed grant applications from various local organizations and events, including the Fernley Junior Rodeo, Nevada Veterans Coalition's Wreaths Across America, Ferntock Concert, Reigns of Hope therapeutic ranch, Inferno music festival, Fourth of July celebration, and Sacred Visions Pow-Wow. The council approved funding allocations totaling approximately $94,767, with specific amounts assigned to each applicant. Additionally, the mayor's request to increase the fireworks budget from $30,000 to $40,000 was approved to support the city's 250th anniversary celebration. Discussions also included strategies for tracking economic impact through hotel stays and visitor counts, and a proposal to consider purchasing land adjacent to the CRC for future development. Award letters for the grants were to be distributed within the week following the meeting.