{"id":11508,"date":"2024-01-16T17:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T17:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosen-testing.senate.gov\/?p=11508"},"modified":"2024-01-16T17:45:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T17:45:20","slug":"rosen-announces-introduction-of-washoe-county-lands-bill-to-increase-housing-opportunities-protect-public-lands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rosen.senate.gov\/es\/2024\/01\/16\/rosen-announces-introduction-of-washoe-county-lands-bill-to-increase-housing-opportunities-protect-public-lands\/","title":{"rendered":"Rosen Announces Introduction of Washoe County Lands Bill to Increase Housing Opportunities, Protect Public Lands"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Comprehensive Legislation Would Protect Public Lands, Support Tribal Communities, Allow For Responsible Development, And Create New Opportunities For Housing To Lower Housing Costs<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View\/Download Video of Senator Rosen\u2019s Remarks <\/strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON DC <\/strong>\u2013 Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced she is introducing the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act<\/em> to expand economic development and affordable housing opportunities in Washoe County, support local Tribal communities, increase conservation, protect public lands and outdoor recreation, and keep proceeds from land sales in Nevada for priorities like education and restoration around the Truckee River. As the state with the highest percentage of public land in the nation, Nevada relies on federal legislation to increase land available for development, like affordable housing, and to protect outdoor spaces for future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, Senator Rosen has been working with a wide range of stakeholders across Washoe County to develop this comprehensive legislation. Earlier this year, Senator Rosen unveiled a working draft<\/a> of the bill and collected feedback from hundreds of Nevadans during a public comment period, which she then incorporated into this legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs Washoe County continues to grow, the lack of housing available can increase home prices at a time when inflation is already hurting Nevada families. I\u2019ve been working with a diverse group of stakeholders to make more land available for responsible development, which will help lower housing costs, as well as protect critical wildlife habitat, support our Tribal communities, and keep proceeds from land sales right here in Nevada,\u201d dijo el Senador Rosen.<\/strong> \u201cMy bill strikes a balance between responsible development, permanent protection of hundreds of thousands of acres of Nevada\u2019s public lands, and local community growth. I\u2019ll keep working in the Senate to make sure this legislation becomes law, helping to shape a better future for our state.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m so proud that the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners supported Senator Rosen\u2019s Truckee Meadows Public Lands Bill,\u201d said Alexis Hill, Vice Chair of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.<\/strong> \u201cWe are committed to preserving our natural resources while allocating appropriate land for affordable and workforce housing, local governmental and tribal interests. We are especially excited about the potential revenue opportunities for Truckee River investments. This Bill will be a game changer for the future of northern Nevada.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThank you to Senator Rosen for taking this all-important step to introduce a Lands Bill, which I believe is the single largest federal priority for the City of Sparks, Washoe County, and Reno areas,\u201d said Ed Lawson, Mayor of the City of Sparks. <\/strong>\u201cIt will have a significant impact for all of us as we address the affordable housing issues throughout the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReno-Sparks Indian Colony applauds Senator Rosen and her staff for their extensive collaboration with the various Washoe County local governments. This has led to the introduction of a lands bill benefitting all parties in an equitable fashion,\u201d said Daryl D. Gardipe, newly elected Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal Chairman.<\/strong> \u201cWe are pleased with the support we received from multiple stakeholders to preserve our culturally important areas, while also allowing the surrounding cities to continue their growth. We have been involved with the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act since 2017, and the compromises reached in this bill are going to greatly benefit the entire Truckee Meadows region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe City of Reno values ideas that contribute to the economic opportunity, conservation, and recreation needs of our region,\u201d said Hillary Schieve, Mayor of the City of Reno. <\/strong>\u201cOur priority is sustainable growth that supports continued provision of the high level of service our residents expect and creating a prosperous and healthy community. As this process moves forward, the City will continue to evaluate the holistic effects of the bill through this lens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis legislation is a milestone in the history of public lands conservation in Nevada,” said Shaaron Netherton, Executive Director of Friends of Nevada Wilderness.<\/strong> \u201cNorthern Washoe County is home to critical wildlife habitat, uniquely dark skies, priceless cultural resources, and amazing outdoor recreation opportunities. Because Senator Rosen and her team spent countless hours consulting with multiple stakeholders, we now have a widely supported bill that will protect these values. We thank the Senator for her persistent leadership and look forward to working with her to help move this bill through Congress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Nevada Wildlife Federation thanks Senator Rosen for bringing all stakeholders together to create the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act,\u201d said Russell Kuhlman, Nevada Wildlife Federation\u2019s Executive Director. <\/strong>\u201cThis legislation provides the county with the opportunity to balance our increasing human population while safeguarding our access to public lands, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation, which includes hunting and fishing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support Senator Rosen’s land management legislation,\u201d said Ann Silver, CEO of the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce.<\/strong> \u201cThe legislation provides a pathway for communities in the Truckee Meadows to develop much-needed affordable housing and expanded land uses that can be managed as we continue to grow. The legislation also conserves pristine areas in northern Nevada where residents and visitors can explore and recreate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEDAWN truly appreciates the dedication Senator Rosen has given this critical issue,\u201d said Taylor Adams, President and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).<\/strong> \u201cIn addition to safeguarding the natural beauty of Northern Nevada for future generations, this bill provides much-needed land that will ensure our region can continue to deliver sustainable growth of commercial development, housing, and the infrastructure required for both.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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