The Charter Committee presents recommendations to the Legislature on behalf of the City concerning all necessary amendments to the City Charter. (Section 1.150(2) of the City Charter). The Charter Committee has direct access to the Legislature and is not required to seek approval from the City Council. However, the Charter Committee has directed that its recommendations be presented to the City Council for review. The Legislature prefers to adopt amendments to the City Charter which have been agreed upon by both the Charter Committee and the City Council.
| Robert LaRiviere, Mayor Representative | Term: 12/01/2022 - 11/03/2026 |
| Dennis White, Ward 1 Representative | Term: 12/01/2024 - 11/07/2028 |
| T Tran, Ward 2 Representative | Term: 12/01/2022 - 11/03/2026 |
| Jeff Lofy, Ward 3 Representative | Term: 12/01/2024 - 11/07/2028 |
| David Espinosa, Ward 4 Representative | Term: 12/01/2022 - 11/03/2026 |
| T Tran, Ward 5 Representative | Term: 12/01/2024 - 11/07/2028 |
| Hawah Ahmad, Senator Skip Daly Representative | Term: 11/09/2022 - 11/03/2026 |
| Norma Kea, Assembly member Natha Anderson Representative | Term: 12/01/2024 - 11/03/2026 |
| Shanda Golden, Assembly member Jill Dickman Representative | Term: 12/01/2024 - 11/03/2026 |
| Quentin Owens-Smith, Senator Angie Taylor Representative | Term: 11/06/2024 - 11/07/2028 |
| Benjamin Challinor Mendez, Assembly member Goulding Representative | Term: 12/01/2024 - 11/03/2026 |
| VACANT, Senator Ira Hansen Representative | Term: 11/07/2018 - 11/03/2026 |
Staff: Julie Torres, Chief Deputy City Clerk, City of Sparks
To contact the Sparks Charter Committee, please email cityclerk@sparksnv.gov or call 775-353-2350.
The Charter Committee meets every two years before the beginning of each regular session of the Legislature.
Time: All meetings take place at 5:30pm
Location: City of Sparks Legislative Building, 745 Fourth Street.
Purpose: The Charter Committee presents recommendations to the Legislature on behalf of the City concerning all necessary amendments to the City Charter. (Section 1.150(2) of the City Charter). The Charter Committee has direct access to the Legislature and is not required to seek approval from the City Council. However, the Charter Committee has directed that its recommendations be presented to the City Council for review. The Legislature prefers to adopt amendments to the City Charter which have been agreed upon by both the Charter Committee and the City Council.
Governing Authority: Sparks City Charter Section 1.140 through 1.160
Appointing Authority: One member is appointed by the Mayor, one by each member of the City Council, and one by each member of the Senate and Assembly delegation representing the residents of the City.
Number of Appointees: 12 voting members.
Qualifications: They must be registered voters of the City and reside in the City during their entire term of office.