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Ward 5 Devon Reese

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Devon Reese 

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Professional Biography

Devon T. Reese is the Ward 5 City Councilmember.

Devon is also a local attorney and primarily practices civil litigation with the statewide law firm of Reese Ring Velto, PLLC.  Devon is proud to represent labor unions, small government entities, businesses, and families. Devon previously worked as the Vice President and General Counsel for a regional construction company.
 
Devon graduated in 1996 from the University of Missouri, Kansas City (go Roos!) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. He received his law degree in 2000 from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!). Devon is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Nevada. He was privileged to clerk for the Honorable Justice Cliff Young at the Nevada Supreme Court. Devon is a proud member of the Washoe County Bar Association. In July 2023 he was awarded a certificate of completion for the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.  
 
Devon was born and raised in the Reno area. He is an avid lover of the outdoors, enjoys travel, competitive tennis, and the arts. Devon and his husband are proud fathers of three children. He has been involved in competitive speech and debate for  more than 35 years and previously served as a volunteer debate coach for the nationally ranked McQueen High School Speech and Debate team.

Appointments

  • Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Subcommittee
  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subcommittee, Chair
  • Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB)
  • Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada
  • Market Tax Credits
  • Oversight Panel for School Facilities
  • Regional Planning Governing Board
  • Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
  • Reno Arts and Culture Commission
  • Truckee Meadows Water Authority
  • Washoe County District Board of Health, Vice Chair

Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting

The Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 pm Reno City Hall, Council Chambers, One East. 1st Street. For additional information please visit our Neighborhood Advisory Board webpage.

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