Aaron Smith was presented with a Reno Citizens Institute graduation certificate on November 19, 2008 at a Reno City Council meeting.  Reno Citizens Institute is a hands-on approach to learning about the functions of local government.  The program provided Aaron with a first-hand look at city government through class sessions held at various city facilities.  During these sessions, Aaron learned how public officials make decisions, how funds are allocated and how departments work together to make our city great.  Aaron also had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss how Reno city government functions.  The class schedule includes sessions with the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources, Finance, Communications and Technology, Parks, Recreation and Community Services; the Reno Fire Department, City Attorney’s Office, Municipal Court, Reno Police Department, Public Works, Community Development, The Reno Redevelopment Agency and Truckee Meadows Water Authority.

Tom Young with Fennell & Associates, commercial real estate solutions, based in Reno, Nevada has recently been appointed by the City of Reno to the board of directors of Truckee Meadows Water Authority.