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County Commissioner, District 4· 2019-2026

Wesley Rice

Douglas County

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
1:00:32
Avg per meeting
3:22
Segments
722

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Filtered to Roads

Top issues during term (10)(Roads)

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

SR-207 Kingsbury Grade right-of-way transfer to NDOT

The deed recites consideration of one dollar plus other good and valuable consideration; the broader highway project costs aren't detailed in the packet.

critical↓May 2026[4]

Muller Parkway Phase 2 Construction and Legal Review

Potential financial exposure of $15 to $20 million in damages claimed by landowners, alongside contract adjustments.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Regional Transportation and Lake Tahoe Basin Planning

Funded through a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

East Valley Road Truck Restrictions and Speed Limits

Negligible impact on county road maintenance budgets, offset by potential preservation of asphalt on grindings roads.

critical↓Mar 2026[2]

Traffic Safety and Highway 395 Access

None for the commission, though increased patrol allocation represents county public safety resources.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

DART Topaz Route Expansion

Estimated annual fuel cost increase of up to $12,000, covered within existing transit budgets and grant funding.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

South County Public Transportation Expansion

Grant-supported and county-budgeted transit service expansion.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Genoa Historic District Traffic and Speeding Concerns

None for the commission, though increased patrol allocation represents county public safety resources.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Public Works Roads, Fleet, Facilities, and Airport Operations

Multi-million dollar infrastructure funds and capital improvement requests across roads, facilities, and airport.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Vista Grande Boulevard North Extension Correspondence

Significant capital improvement costs dependent on future funding availability.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Rice was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.