Committees

INFO: The Urban Forestry Commission advises the City in the use and maintenance of vegetation in public areas such as streets, roadsides, parkways, neighborhood and City parks, easements, public parking lots and traffic medians. The Commission's goal is to create, maintain and promote a safe, healthy and attractive urban forest for the enhancement of the natural environment of Reno.

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MANDATES: Article XIII. Sec. 2.08.930. Sec. 8.32. 18.04.804. The Urban Forestry Commission advises the City in the use and maintenance of vegetation in public areas such as streets, roadsides, parkways, neighborhood and City parks, easements, public parking lots and traffic medians. The Commission's goal is to create, maintain and promote a safe, healthy and attractive urban forest for the enhancement of the natural environment of Reno.
Eleven regular members, who reside in and are registered voters in the City of Reno. Three of the regular members are members of the Recreation and Parks Commission who are interested and qualified in horticulture. One regular member is a landscape architect licensed in the State of Nevada. The remaining regular members represent the community at large. The superintendent of parks and the urban forester are non-voting members.
MEETINGS: The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month for approximately 1.5 hours.

MISSION: Provide a platform to address youth issues by facilitating hands on resources and activities that inspire, empower, unify, and connect.

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MANDATES: Parent or guardian permission is required if you are under the age of 18. Once your application is submitted, you will be contacted to provide a signed waiver. City Council chooses people between 14-22 years of age to serve. There are four elected officer positions that hold for one year. Elections are held every February during the monthly meeting. Subcommittees are open to all people ages 12-22 regardless of being on the council.
MEETINGS: Meetings were held monthly until April 2025.