Special Reno City Council Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2026
What Happened
Reno City Council held a special meeting on June 18, 2026, to certify the June 9 primary election results and approve spending items.
Key Decisions
APPROVED — Canvass of returns and declaration of results from June 9, 2026 City of Reno Primary Election — Unanimous — Certifies official primary election results for submission to Nevada Secretary of State, required by City Charter Section 5.100 and Nevada law.
APPROVED — Washoe-Mill Apartments acquisition and rehabilitation project at 1375 Mill Street — Vote count not provided — $31 million funding via tax-exempt bonds to acquire and rehabilitate the apartment complex.
APPROVED — Grant to Latino Arte and Culture for theater project production costs — Vote count not provided — $5,413 from Reno Arts & Culture Commission to support bilingual theater productions serving the Latino community.
Debated But Not Resolved
Washoe-Mill Apartments relocation impact — Public commenters raised concerns about senior tenant relocation stress and whether the $31 million project adequately addresses housing stability for existing residents — Next step unclear from council record.
Zoning change on North Virginia Street — Ward 4 resident Cassandra Coder opposed a proposed zoning change from Mixed-use Suburban to Mixed-Employment near residential area — Decision status and next steps not documented.
What to Watch
$31,000,000 — Washoe-Mill Apartments acquisition and rehabilitation at 1375 Mill Street — Tax-exempt bonds approved by City Council.
$5,413 — Latino Arte and Culture theater project production costs — Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Washoe-Mill Apartments relocation plan — Council approved $31 million in bonds but public comment flagged concerns about senior tenant displacement and "Relocation Stress Syndrome." Watch for follow-up discussions on tenant protections and relocation assistance.
North Virginia Street zoning change — Resident opposition was recorded but council's decision status remains unclear. Clarification needed on whether this item is still pending or was approved.
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