Reno Planning Commissioners Who Stand Up for Neighborhood Interests - Could Be Removed
If SB48 passes does that mean Reno Planning Commissioners will get “the hook'“ if they don’t vote accordingly. You know, like when Councilmember Kathleen Taylor wanted to “remove” Planning Commissioner Silvia Villanueva.
"Planning Commissioner Removal Bill" — A Developer's Dream, A Citizen's Nightmare
Reno residents, pay attention: A dangerous bill is quietly making its way through the Nevada legislature that would allow City Council to remove Planning Commissioners at will. This isn't just another boring piece of legislation—it's a direct attack on your neighborhood's future.
Planning Commissioners are your citizen representatives who can say "NO" to inappropriate development projects
Would this bill let City Council members remove any commissioner who doesn't "play ball" with developers
The same developers who fund City Council campaigns would gain unprecedented influence over planning decisions
Who supports this bill? BANN, a local builders' association and developers, lobbyists, and unions—the very groups who profit when planning oversight is weakened. City Council members receive their largest campaign contributions from developers and their affiliated companies. Connect the dots.
What this means for you …
That green space near your home? Gone if a developer wants it
Traffic concerns about a massive new project? Silenced
Commissioners who stand up for neighborhood interests? Removed
Picon ponders who would serve? Planning Commissioners volunteer their time and expertise. Who would agree to serve knowing they could be removed the moment they vote against a politically-connected developer's interests? This bill doesn't just threaten current commissioners—it ensures future commissions will be filled only with those unwilling to challenge powerful interests.
This isn't about "streamlining government." It's about removing the last check on unbridled development. Reno already struggles with transparency issues in planning decisions—this bill would turn a spotty record into systematic corruption.
Speak Up Now;
Contact your state representatives TODAY
Attend the next City Council meeting and demand they oppose this bill
Share this alert with your neighbors and neighborhood associations
Once your voice in planning is gone, you won't get it back.
This isn't about politics—it's about preserving your right to have a say in how your city grows.
