On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast

“On the Agenda” is a podcast produced by the City of Reno and hosted by City Manager Jackie Bryant. In each episode, we’ll highlight important topics, provide context on council actions, and share how these decisions impact the Biggest Little City and its residents. Whether you are a longtime resident or new to our community, On the Agenda keeps you informed and engaged with what’s happening in your local government.

On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast is a government podcast hosted by City of Reno, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

City of Reno hosts On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast, a government show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Privileged Business Licensing (Reno City Council Meeting 8.12.26)

  Aug 17, 202610 minS2

  What is a Privileged Business License and why does it have to come before the Reno City Council? In this episode of On the Agenda, Director of Licensing and Code Enforcement Lance Ferrato explains what makes a business license "privileged" and why they appear on Council agendas. Ferrato also unveils a new tool on the City's website aimed at making the business license process smoother. Plus, hear highlights from the August 12 Reno City Council meetings and a preview of items coming before Council on August 26. Learn more and listen to past episodes at Reno.gov/OnTheAgenda.

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  Episode #14

  Interlocal Agreement with City of Reno and City of Sparks for Fire Chief (Reno City Council Meeting 7.29.26)

  Aug 3, 202611 minS2

  What does it mean for Reno and Sparks to share a Fire Chief? In this episode of On the Agenda, Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran explains the new interlocal agreement that places both the Reno and Sparks fire departments under Chief Cochran’s executive leadership. They discuss how the shared leadership model will work, what will remain separate, how Sparks will contribute financially and how greater coordination could improve station coverage, emergency response and regional resources. Plus, hear highlights from the July 29 Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meetings and a preview of items coming before Council on Aug. 12. Learn more and listen to past episodes at Reno.gov/OnTheAgenda.

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  Episode #14

  Off the Agenda: Ask Reno "What is the RDA?"

  Jul 23, 202627 minS2

  What is redevelopment? How is it funded? What does it mean for Reno residents? In this final installment of Off the Agenda: Ask Reno, we sit down with Assistant City Manager Ashley Turney to break down the Reno Redevelopment Agency and its role in revitalizing specific areas of the city. The conversation explores how redevelopment areas are created, how increases in property tax revenue are reinvested without creating a new tax, and why those funds can only be spent within designated boundaries. Ashley also highlights upcoming investments in the Truckee River path, University Village and Fourth Street, along with programs that help local businesses and property owners improve storefronts, security and underused spaces.

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  Episode #16

  Off the Agenda: Ask Reno "Off the Agenda: Ask Reno "What Does Affordable Housing Actually Mean?" Part 2

  Jul 16, 202626 minS2

  Why does it take so long and cost so much to build housing in Reno? In Part 2 of this conversation from last week, we take a closer look at the housing development process with Assistant Director of Development Services Angela Fuss and affordable housing developer Matthew Fleming from Northern Nevada Community Housing. They explain the steps a project must go through before construction can begin and how state requirements, limited developable land, aging infrastructure, labor shortages, interest rates, tariffs and supply-chain delays can affect timelines and costs. The conversation also explores the additional considerations involved in affordable housing, from selecting sites near essential services to securing funding, and how the City of Reno works with developers, dedicated project liaisons and prioritized permit reviews to help move affordable housing projects forward.

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  Episode #15

  Off the Agenda: Ask Reno "What Does Affordable Housing Actually Mean?"

  Jul 9, 202617 minS2

  In this episode, we continue the conversation on housing by breaking down how affordability is calculated, what area median income means, how subsidies help keep rents lower and why long-term affordability requirements are an important part of affordable housing projects. Guests Elaine Olson, Housing Administrator for the City of Reno Housing and Neighborhood Development team; Angela Fuss, Assistant Director of Development Services; and Matthew Fleming, Executive Director of Northern Nevada Community Housing, help explain what affordable housing actually means, how these projects are funded, and why the City does not directly build or own affordable housing, but helps make projects possible through funding, incentives and partnerships. The episode also highlights recent and upcoming affordable housing projects, including permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, veteran housing and other developments serving residents across a range of income levels.

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