Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting - August 4, 2026

The City of Reno's Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board meeting on August 4, 2026, included extensive discussions on public safety, community concerns, and development projects. The Reno Police Department provided a detailed update on staffing, officer wellness, community engagement, and enforcement priorities such as traffic issues and ebike regulations. The board also reviewed a zoning map amendment and master plan for a 5-acre parcel on Cadexa Road, transitioning it to a large lot residential designation to support low-density housing development. Additionally, NV Energy representatives presented the Green Link Nevada transmission project, a 345 KV transmission line segment within the city, detailing its purpose, permitting process, and construction timeline, while addressing public concerns about property rights and project impacts. The Regional Transportation Commission discussed a ballot advisory question on implementing a registration fee for electric and hybrid vehicles to address road funding shortfalls, along with updates on various transportation infrastructure projects in Ward 3, including road widening, pavement preservation, and traffic signal improvements. Public comments raised issues about project transparency, community safety, and infrastructure impacts. No formal votes on procurement or contract awards were recorded during this meeting, but several capital improvement projects and planning efforts with procurement implications were discussed.