Ward 1 Council Member· November 2016 – December 2028 (month-level start: November 2016 per sparksnv.gov Ward 1 page 'elected ... November 2016'; continuous, reelected 2020 and Nov 2024; month-level end: December 2028 per Sparks Charter §5.010(1) (seat next elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)
Donald Abbott
Sparks
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:00:45
- Avg per meeting
- 3:02
- Segments
- 1715
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Top issues during term (9)(General)
Agency Administration and Claims Review
Disbursements totaled $16,788.32 in accounts payable checks.
city-owned land lease extension
The city gives up meaningful lease revenue—$1 a year for 99 years—but gets a stable nonprofit partner running low-cost youth programs.
candidate forum
While the forum itself is free, the policies debated by these candidates will directly shape taxpayer-funded infrastructure and development budgets.
Sky Tavern 99-year lease extension
Sparks taxpayers aren’t on the hook here—the $1-a-year lease is a Reno deal, so any upgrade costs and revenues fall outside Sparks’ budget.
Unhoused Encampment Cleanup Work Crew Interlocal Agreement
Potential liability for pedestrian injuries.
Sphere of Influence Removal South of Clean Water Way
Avoids future city expenses for maintaining roads and public services on tax-exempt properties.
city manager termination
Firing the city manager could mean short-term costs like severance or interim leadership expenses, though the source doesn’t specify the dollar amounts.
data center moratorium
It could slow down short-term tech investments, but it prevents costly grid overloads down the road.
cybersecurity
While the exact cost wasn't mentioned, ransomware attacks usually end up burning a massive hole in taxpayer pockets for system recovery and upgrades.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Abbott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
General Business (For Possible Action)
Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of Resolution No. 3491 to augment the FY26 budget by $4,283,761 in aggregate to provide appropriations for the General Fund (Fund #1101), Parks and Recreation Fund (Fund #1221), Parks…
Approval of Resolution No. 3490 for General Fund Interfund Loan
Voting record (2)(General)
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