Meet Marie
My name is Marie Rodriguez, and I’m running to safeguard a better and safer future for Washoe County. I will focus on improving public safety and efficiency, creating opportunities to keep our local talent here at home, honoring our veterans, and ensuring our seniors receive the care and respect they deserve.
A Safer and More Efficient Washoe County
Public safety is the first and most fundamental
duty of any county government. Emergencies
don't stop at city limits, and local agency
responses shouldn't either. The 2024 Davis
Fire was a wake-up call that threatened our entire county, but nowhere was the danger felt more acutely than in Washoe Valley.
Keeping Washoe’s Talent at Home
Our greatest export shouldn't be our children. For too long, we have watched our brightest young minds and hardest-working students leave Washoe County because they don't see a clear path to a high-paying career or a home they can afford right here.
Honoring and Caring for our Seniors and Veterans
Washoe County veterans deserve respect for their service. Our seniors should be able to age with dignity and security. They have earned their benefits through decades of hard work and sacrifice. They shouldn’t need a degree in computer science to apply for those benefits. Unfortunately, for many veterans and seniors, today’s 'online red tape' has become a barrier to basic dignity.