Kathleen Taylor (Nevada)
Kathleen Taylor is a member of the Reno City Council in Nevada, representing Ward 1. She assumed office on November 15, 2024. Her current term ends in 2028.
Taylor is running for election for Mayor of Reno in Nevada. She is on the ballot in the primary on June 9, 2026.[source]
Taylor was appointed to the position after Neoma Jardon resigned from office.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Mayoral election in Reno, Nevada (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on June 9, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Mayor of Reno
The following candidates are running in the primary for Mayor of Reno on June 9, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Eddie Lorton (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Kate Marshall (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Greg Nuttle (Nonpartisan)  | |
| Jesse Razo (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Devon Reese (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Tim Ross (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Kathleen Taylor (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Corinthia Yancey (Nonpartisan) | ||
| John Wayne Zink (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2024
See also: City elections in Reno, Nevada (2024)
General election
General election for Reno City Council Ward 1
Incumbent Kathleen Taylor defeated Frank Perez in the general election for Reno City Council Ward 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 51.0 | 7,375 | |
| Frank Perez (Nonpartisan) | 49.0 | 7,088 | ||
| Total votes: 14,463 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Reno City Council Ward 1
The following candidates ran in the primary for Reno City Council Ward 1 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kathleen Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 29.1 | 1,030 | |
| ✔ | Frank Perez (Nonpartisan) | 24.1 | 852 | |
| Lily Baran (Nonpartisan) | 23.7 | 837 | ||
 | Tom Van Ruiten (Nonpartisan) | 6.8 | 239 | |
| Matthew DeMartini (Nonpartisan) | 5.6 | 198 | ||
| Jessica Glover (Nonpartisan) | 5.4 | 190 | ||
| Darrin Freeman (Nonpartisan) | 3.1 | 109 | ||
| Arturo Rangel (Nonpartisan) | 2.3 | 81 | ||
| Total votes: 3,536 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Taylor's campaign website stated the following:
Kathleen's
Campaign Pillars
Back to Basics. No-nonsense leadership
City government should focus on core responsibilities
and deliver them well. Kathleen’s leadership is disciplined, direct, and
grounded in outcomes, not politics.
Reno’s City Charter makes the city’s purpose clear. City government exists to protect public health and safety, support prosperity, and safeguard the welfare and property of residents.
Back-to-basics leadership means returning City Hall to that
mission and using the structure the Charter lays out. Elected
officials set priorities and policy. A professional city manager and
staff execute. That discipline keeps government focused, consistent, and
accountable.
Fiscal control and discipline
Stable finances are the foundation of every city
service. Kathleen will budget within Reno’s means and insist on
responsible planning that protects core services.
Reno cannot deliver reliable services without fiscal control. When spending grows
faster than revenue, residents pay the price through reduced services,
deferred maintenance, or higher costs later.
Kathleen will put core services first, scrutinize spending decisions, and strengthen
long-term planning so the city is not forced into last-minute fixes. The
goal is disciplined budgeting, predictable service delivery, and
decisions that hold up over time.
Housing that working families can afford
Reno cannot control every housing market force, but it
can influence affordability by advancing policies that increase supply
and improve attainability. Kathleen will focus on predictable approvals
and practical reforms that help more housing get built.
Housing costs are shaped by national and regional forces the city cannot
control. What Reno can control is whether its policies make housing
harder to deliver, more expensive to build, and slower to bring online.
Kathleen will focus on the city’s real levers: advancing housing policies that
expand supply, supporting attainable housing options, and ensuring a
permitting and approval process that is clear, consistent, and timely.
The goal is straightforward. Remove unnecessary barriers, move projects
forward responsibly, and increase housing choices across Reno over time.
Homelessness: Results and Public Standards
Reno does not need another plan on paper. We need to
follow through on the strategies already in place, with accountability
and public standards that protect families, small businesses, and public
spaces.
Residents are tired of the same conversations and new
proposals without measurable progress. Reno already has tools, partners,
and strategies in place. The immediate need is execution, coordination,
and accountability.
Kathleen will focus on implementing what exists, measuring
results, and maintaining consistent standards in public spaces.
Compassion matters, and so does order. Reno must protect
neighborhoods, small business districts, parks, sidewalks, and shared
public areas while ensuring people in crisis are connected to shelter,
services, and pathways to stability.
Economic prosperity and diversification
Reno needs a stronger, more resilient economy so core
services can be funded without constantly looking for new fees.
Predictability and execution matter.
A stable city budget depends on a strong local economy. Reno
should be a place where employers can invest and hire with
confidence and where small businesses can succeed without
unnecessary friction.
Kathleen will focus on predictable processes, consistent decision-
making, and a city posture that supports investment, job creation,
and long-term stability. Economic development should be
measured by durable outcomes, not headlines.
Workforce protection and recruitment
A city runs on people. Reno must recruit and retain the workforce needed to deliver services and support a strong economy.
Reno’s ability to deliver core services and grow responsibly depends on
workforce capacity. That includes first responders and city staff, as
well as the broader workforce that supports housing, health care,
skilled trades, and essential services.
Kathleen will strengthen workforce pathways through better
coordination with partners and a focus on outcomes that matter,
including training completion, placement, and retention. The goal
is a stronger pipeline and a city workforce that can keep pace with
growth.
— Kathleen Taylor's campaign website (March 30, 2026)
2024
Kathleen Taylor did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Reno City Council Ward 1 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Neoma Jardon |
Reno City Council Ward 5 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by - |
