Naomi Duerr
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Professional Biography
Voters elected Naomi to the Ward 2 Reno City Council seat in November 2014 and re-elected her to a second term in 2018.
Naomi first came to Reno when she was 20 to visit her father who had moved here after a brief visit. Like him and many visitors to Reno, she also fell in love with the area and made it her home.
As a Council Member, Naomi has used her experience as a successful business owner and dedicated public servant, along with her “get things done” attitude, to build on the strengths of our community. She has supported and strengthened homegrown businesses, communities, and companies who love what we have here. She also has promoted smart growth and careful management of our precious natural resources.
Naomi has served the community as the Nevada State Water Planner and as Director of the Truckee River Flood Management Project, and on the boards of the Mackay School of Mines, DRI, the Nevada Diabetes Association, the Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board, and many others.
As the State Water Planner, Naomi worked to develop the first state water plan in 25 years. The plan got a standing ovation during a joint session of the legislature, when Democrats controlled one house and Republicans the other.
As the former Executive Director of the Truckee River Flood Project, Naomi got local governments to come together to sign a joint powers agreement and achieved more than 600 unanimous votes during her six years there. During her tenure, the Flood Project secured millions in funding and contributions, finished four major construction projects, and developed many more. These projects not only help prevent costly flooding but also put hundreds of people to work.
Appointments:
- Animal Services Advisory Board
- Debt Management Commission
- Historical Resources Commission
- National League of Cities (Alternate)
- North Valleys Water Management Subcommittee
- Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Governing Board
- Truckee Meadows Water Authority
- Truckee River Flood Management
- Urban Forestry Commission
- Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Committee
- Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission (Alternate)
- Western Regional Water Commission
Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting
The Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Moana Nursery, Seminar Room, 1190 W. Moana Lane. To learn more, please visit our Neighborhood Advisory Board webpage. For additional information, please contact [email protected].
- Staff Liaison: Cali Shy