Ward 5 Council Member· November 2024 – December 2028 (month-level start: November 2024 per sparksnv.gov Ward 5 page 'elected ... November 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elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)
Joe Rodriguez
Sparks
About
Joe Rodriguez's campaign platform focuses on providing bold, strong leadership for the city of Sparks. His key priorities include opposing toll roads and ensuring strong support for local firefighters and public safety.
Campaign promises (2)
- infrastructureJoe Rodriguez campaigned on opposing toll roads in Sparks.
- public-safetyJoe Rodriguez pledged to support local firefighters.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 35:52
- Avg per meeting
- 2:07
- Segments
- 773
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Top issues during term (3)(Housing)
Private Activity Bond Capacity Allocation
Allocates over $7.7 million in tax-exempt bond financing capacity toward local affordable housing and homeownership programs.
Regional Housing Authority Governance (Truckee Meadows Housing Authority)
Regionalized administrative structure with shared governance.
Downtown Sparks Affordable Housing Project
Utilizes $2.8 million in state Home Means Nevada grant funds for land acquisition.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Rodriguez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 3504: Attainable Housing Policy
Adoption of Resolution No. 3494 for Private Activity Bond Capacity Transfer to Nevada Housing Division
Adoption of Resolution No. 3495 for Private Activity Bond Capacity Transfer to Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Appointments to Truckee Meadows Housing Authority
Adoption of Joint Resolution No. 3488 for Truckee Meadows Housing Authority
Voting record (2)(Housing)
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