When a Gotcha Goes Wrong: Killoran’s Public Misstep

Jon Killoran speaking at the April 28, 2026 Washoe County Commission Meeting and he stands corrected by the District Attorney’s Office. We bet Killoran doesn’t apologize.

At the April 28, 2026 Washoe County Commission meeting, candidate Jon Killoran stepped up to the podium looking to score a headline—and instead got corrected on the record by the District Attorney’s office - DA Mike Large liaison to the commission.

Killoran attempted to call out Commissioner Mike Clark over disclosure requirements. Instead DA Large corrected Killoran. Citing NRS 281A.420. Killoran got it wrong. Subsection 2(a) does not require commissioners to disclose campaign contributions during agenda items. In fact, regular watchers of these meetings already know disclosures like that simply aren’t standard practice. Ironically, Clark—Killoran’s target—has been one of the only commissioners to voluntarily make such disclosures in recent years - holding up a check from SOL Cannabis, he did not cash, but several other commissioners did, and Killoran, himself, took a campaign contribution from the cannabis lounge applicant.

So instead of landing a hit, Killoran walked straight into one.

Which raises a fair question: who exactly is advising this campaign? Because this wasn’t some obscure technicality—it’s basic, observable process. Anyone who’s spent even a little time paying attention to commission meetings would know better. A five-year-old cold have told Killoran to stay away from this comment.

We’ve heard from multiple readers urging us to take a closer look at Killoran. Up to now, we hadn’t—largely because, frankly, there hasn’t been much there to dig into. He is B-O-R-I-N-G … But that may be changing.

One reader pointed us toward Killoran’s involvement in curling events held across the country, along with concerns about how funds tied to those events were handled. Specifically, allegations have been raised that money intended for a nonprofit may have instead gone toward compensation, including Killoran’s salary. At this stage, these are claims—not conclusions—but they are serious enough to warrant a closer look.

We’re also aware of an interview between Sam Shad of Nevada Newsmakers and Killoran where these curling activities were discussed. That conversation, along with information about past nonprofit board members who have reportedly resigned, will be part of what we examine moving forward.

For now, one thing is clear: if you’re going to step up and accuse others, you’d better have your facts straight. This time, Killoran didn’t—and it showed.

More to come.