Kathleen Taylor
Kathleen Taylor
Reno mayoral election winner?
$252.89
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleReno City Councilmember (Ward 1)
GenderFemale
LocationNevada
BackgroundReno City Councilmember (Ward 1)
EducationUniversity of Nevada, Reno — Bachelor of Journalism; minor in Public Administration
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Notable personal detailsKathleen Marie Taylor is a Reno, Nevada city councilmember representing Ward 1 and previously served as Reno’s vice mayor (selected by council in November 2024). She is a Nevada native, a small business owner, and earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno with a minor in Public Administration. Before joining the City Council, she served on the Reno Planning Commission for seven years, including as chair.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Kathleen Taylor emphasizes fiscal discipline, protecting taxpayers, and running city government like a business. Her campaign messaging frames Reno’s spending as out of control and says the city should focus on core services, costs, and execution rather than expanding government.
Climate & Energy
Kathleen Taylor has opposed a blanket moratorium on new data center permits in Reno, while saying she supports comprehensive regulations. She has also said she supports responsible water use and energy use that does not strain ratepayers.
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Public Safety & Guns
Kathleen Taylor emphasizes public safety as a core city responsibility and says city government should support police with the tools, training, technology, staffing, and coordination needed to do their jobs effectively. Her publicly documented position focuses on strengthening law enforcement and emergency response rather than on adding new gun restrictions.
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