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elected Nov 2028) and §5.100(3) (successors qualify at the first regular council meeting after the canvass); seat day unpublished)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 (5)(Taxes Budget)
Group Health Care Plan Options and Premium Structures for 2027
Alternative plan designs could alter employee payroll deductions and total compensation calculations.
Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Estimated general fund cost increases are $14,762 in FY26 and $16,076 in FY27, with other fund increases totaling $56,233 in FY26 and $78,421 in FY27.
Interfund Loan Authorizations for FY27 Budget and Grants
Provides short-term liquidity of up to $1M for grants and $1.2M for the General Fund.
Transient Lodging Surcharge Bill Draft Request
Generates approximately $5 million annually if implemented at the full $10 rate.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Final Budget Adoption
Guides city spending and resource allocation for the upcoming fiscal year.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Rodriguez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.