Uncontrolled Growth - “WHO CAN HELP?”

Last week, Picon’s publisher received an anonymous letter outlining deep concerns about the pace, impact, and lack of oversight surrounding growth in Washoe County. While the author chose not to sign their name, the frustration and urgency are unmistakable — and frankly, shared by many residents who write to us daily.

The letter describes a “web of uncontrolled growth,” decisions being made without transparency, and the growing feeling that ordinary residents have lost their voice in shaping the future of their own communities. The final line of the letter asks a simple but powerful question:

“Who can help with this?”

Our publisher, Larry Chesney — candidate for Washoe County Commission District 5 — thought the letter, even unsigned, needed to be made available to our readers.

We thank the anonymous writer for speaking up.
We hear you — and we agree: the web of uncontrolled growth must be confronted.

Letter Picon’s publisher Larry Chesney received last week.