Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark Raises Concerns on Homelessness and County Management

During the Washoe County Commissioners meeting on December 19, 2023, Commissioner Mike Clark addressed several issues. He began by comparing the food quality at the Nevada Cares Campus Catholic Charities to that at the 9th Street Senior Center. Clark questioned why Washoe County was not reimbursing Catholic Charities for the $6 million spent on food, suggesting that the funds could be better used for senior housing.

Clark also criticized recent media reports, particularly from the Wall Street Journal and ABC News, regarding a supposed 50% reduction in homelessness in Reno and Washoe County. He accused the reports of being part of what he referred to as "Mocking Bird Fake News Media" and urged County Manager Eric Brown to provide written definitions for terms such as homelessness, unhoused, and indigent.

Concerns were raised about the impact of the Nevada Cares Campus on businesses along 4th street, with business owners allegedly fearing reprisals from Code Enforcement if they spoke out against the mismanagement of the campus. Clark further delved into issues of unfair compensation for Washoe County employees, highlighting the contrast between bonuses received by Eric Brown and the lack of incentives for the rank and file, leading to poor employee morale.

Clark concluded by expressing frustration at being blocked from having his concerns placed on the Board of County Commissioners Meeting agenda, attributing the obstruction to Eric Brown and Alexis Hill. This summary outlines key points from Commissioner Mike Clark's comments during the meeting.

If you are affected by the Nevada Cares Campus and the vagrancy along the Truckee River or anywhere else in Washoe County contact Nevada Liberty on Your Side or Commissioner Clark.