Reno City Council Special Concurrent Meeting | July 16, 2026

The City of Reno held a special concurrent meeting of the City Council and City Charter Committee on July 16, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing potential amendments to the city charter. The Charter Committee presented six key recommendations including residency requirements for the city manager, easing joint meeting quorum requirements, adopting gender-neutral language, clarifying terms for legislatively appointed charter members, explicitly allowing an assistant fire chief position, and adjusting the timing for vice mayor appointments. The committee also discussed but did not advance proposals related to voting rights for the Reno Sparks Indian Colony and the election versus appointment of the city attorney due to political sensitivity and ongoing discussions. Council members expressed support for the recommendations and engaged in a robust dialogue about the implications of opening the charter for amendments, the representational model of city elections, and the importance of inclusive language. The council unanimously accepted the Charter Committee's report and acknowledged the need for further deliberation on which items to pursue as legislative bill drafts. No specific contract awards, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were addressed in this meeting.