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Purpose
The purpose of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) is to advise the City Council on matters relating to senior citizens, to promote and support senior-oriented special events and collaborative efforts that meet the needs of seniors, and to serve as an advocacy body on behalf of older adults in the community.
Members and Meetings
The Committee consists of the Committee Chairperson and a maximum of eight (8) other members who are appointed by the Reno City Council, along with an ex-officio from the Washoe County Senior Services. The meetings usually take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (unless there is a government holiday).
Typical Duties
- Identify concerns, problems, and needs of seniors in local neighborhoods
- Establish program priorities within context of available resources
- Provide long-range program direction for comprehensive senior programs
- Help identify local resources to enhance or expand senior programs
Become a Committee Member
If you would like to submit an application, please complete the application by clicking on the application link below and emailing it to cityclerk@reno.gov
You can also drop off the completed application in person, Monday-Friday 9 a.m - 4 p.m. at the following address:
City Clerk's Office
1 E. First Street,
2nd Floor, Reno, NV 89501
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office at 775-334-2030.
Resources
A few of the Committee's past projects include the following:
- Food Bank of Northern Nevada
- Senior Fest
- Reno/Tahoe Senior Summer and Winter Games
- City of Reno Veterans Day Parade
- Elder Gap Program
- Neil Road Hydration Station
- Paradise Park kitchen upgrades
- Older American’s Month
- Sanford Center for Aging/Senior Outreach Services
- Nevada SHIP- State Health Insurance Assistance Program
- Washoe County Elder’s Guide
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Honor Flight Nevada
- Wandering Project in Washoe County
- Compassion Community Clinic
- LGBTQ+ Senior Programs/OUR Center
- Senior Spectrum newspaper
- Reno Parks and Rec Senior fees
- Age-Friendly Reno
- Washoe Co. Senior Coalition
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Special Meeting
- Date: 09/17/2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: McKinley Arts and Culture
925 Riverside Dr.
Reno, Nevada 89503
Review the agenda and supporting documents.
Provide public comment for this meeting virtually by preregistering.
If you are looking for past meeting agendas or minutes, please visit our records request page and use “Public – Boards and Commissions” as the search type option.
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