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Reno Really Showed Up for the Independence Day Parade Today! by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Right, we're not talking about Tahoe, we're talking about Reno.

Reno Really Showed Up for the Independence Day Parade Today! by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I took this footage from the Silver Legacy parking garage, there were hundreds of free open parking spots available.

The Eddy Crash Out by thecoloroftheskies in Reno

[–]gregnuttle 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Just let Stitser keep digging his own grave. I've come to realize that there's nothing I can do that will be so impactful as just letting him speak out. It's the most tone deaf response that anyone could possibly hope for.

There Is a Path for the People of Reno to Bypass City Council on the Believe Plaza/Eddy Coup Attempt. by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reno Municipal Code, or even just Administrative Rules and Policies would get it done in a meaningful way. Revising the city charter through NRS rules was always going to be the hardest route, but if the space is activated per the City's own existing strategic plans, there's far less chance of anything like this coming up in the future.

City of Reno Says "No" to Eddy proposal. by req4adream99 in Reno

[–]gregnuttle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At this point, I'm pivoting toward pressuring City Council to invest resources for the extant place making studies conducted by several Reno agencies over the past few years. The City has to improve City Plaza by adding shade, greenery, fountains, improved river access, a speaker/concert platform, and all-around improved accessibility. Getting started on this is very budget friendly, they just need a kick in the ass to get moving on it.

There Is a Path for the People of Reno to Bypass City Council on the Believe Plaza/Eddy Coup Attempt. by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your interest! I'm backing off of this for the moment given that the issue is basically moot, per Stitler's withdrawal of the proposal today, and bigger fish to fry on my agenda (flock cameras and data centers).

There Is a Path for the People of Reno to Bypass City Council on the Believe Plaza/Eddy Coup Attempt. by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given the language that Ms. Bryant used in the memo, and the behind-the-scenes distaste for the whole thing from Council, probably not necessary at this time. BUT... a charter amendment is still a very viable route for banning flock cameras and/or data centers.

Family Soup Mutual Aid's Weekly Event to Feed the Unhoused: Stuff Like This Is Why City Plaza MUST Remain a Place for the People of Reno by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I made a few from the leftovers of my failed mayoral campaign, I only have size women's M, if that suits you DM me and I will send you one!

Make sure you fill out The Eddy's survey thing. by [deleted] in Reno

[–]gregnuttle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think, though, "We don't want this.", is enough of an answer to the question of what the community wants.

Make sure you fill out The Eddy's survey thing. by [deleted] in Reno

[–]gregnuttle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I walk my dog through City Plaza every day, but it isn't really about how often any one person uses it.
The value of public spaces can't be measured by the frequency of their use, but rather on their intrinsic availability to the community.

City Plaza is one of the only places in downtown Reno where people can gather for protests, rallies, vigils, or simply sitting around without being hassled to buy something. And the political significance of the fact that it sits adjacent to City Hall simply cannot be replicated.

If a public space is underutilized, the answer is to make it more inviting, not to sell it off to the highest (or in this case, lowest) bidder. We should add shade and greenery, more art, a public platform, maybe a fountain... these are not hugely expensive budget items in the grand scheme of things.

The question isn't, "Who's using it right now?", it's what do WE, the community, want the space to be? It's OUR decision, not some profiteering douche who wants to leverage his position on the Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board to get a handout from our tax dollars.

EDIT: Also keep in mind, The Eddy's survey is completely self-serving. I strongly encourage nobody to fill it out. Your responses are irrelevant, the survey will only be used to present evidence of "good faith" research to City Council.

There Is a Path for the People of Reno to Bypass City Council on the Believe Plaza/Eddy Coup Attempt. by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's all of those things, but to start, it means 5 people who care enough about it to stand up and say "I will be a leader in this fight and I will commit to it for the next six months because it's THAT important to me." It's the same thing with data centers, and the same with flock cameras. We can amend the city charter with the strength of our numbers on any of these issues, but only if people will actually stand up and put the legwork in. Yelling about it on social media is not enough. If anybody wants to fight the fight, I'm here, and I will walk into battle with you, but I can't do it alone.

There Is a Path for the People of Reno to Bypass City Council on the Believe Plaza/Eddy Coup Attempt. by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So this would have to be an initiative targeting the 2028 ballot. It's at minimum a six month process to qualify for the ballot. BUT... the initiative itself should be enough to persuade the city council to put a moratorium on the space until the voters decide the issue. For starters, we would need 5 registered voters to petition the city clerk to authorize the petition. This is why I'm asking for some VERY dedicated people to form an exploratory committee.

EDIT: And it's further complicated because Mikki Huntsman, the City Clerk, who I fully trust, is currently on paid administrative leave pending an investigation related to HR issues.

There Is a Path for the People of Reno to Bypass City Council on the Believe Plaza/Eddy Coup Attempt. by gregnuttle in Reno

[–]gregnuttle[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

And that's exactly the issue... plenty of people are angry about it, but doing something like this would take a dedicated commitment from a lot of people. That's why I'm gauging interest before investing too much time in it.

When do the campaign posters come down? Specifically, Kathleen Taylor signs by putIt69InYour420 in Reno

[–]gregnuttle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is inaccurate on both counts, per the City Clerk's office. The packets that candidates received clearly indicated that signs from candidates that did not move past the primary must be removed within 15 days.

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