The City Council generally acts as the legislative branch of the city, as well as its policy-making body. The Council also looks to the City’s goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning.

Donald Abbott, Ward 1 Term: 11/23/2024 - 11/30/2028
Dian VanderWell, Ward 2 Term: 9/14/2020 - 11/30/2026
Paul Anderson, Ward 3 Term: 11/23/2024 - 11/30/2028
Charlene Bybee, Ward 4 Term: 11/6/2018 - 11/30/2026
Joe Rodriguez, Ward 5 Term: 11/23/2024 - 11/30/2028
Ed Lawson, Mayor Term: 9/14/2020 - 11/30/2026

Staff: Lisa Hunderman, City Clerk, City of Sparks

To contact Sparks City Council, email cityclerk@sparksnv.gov or call 775-353-2350

The City Council meets every second and fourth Monday of each month. 

Time: Regular City Council meetings take place at 2:00 p.m.

Location: City of Sparks Legislative Building, 745 Fourth Street.

Purpose: The Sparks City Council is the legislative branch of the city, as well as it's policy making body. The Council also looks to the City’s goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning.

Governing Authority: NRS Chapter 470, Article 1 adopted May 16, 1975

Appointing Authority: General Election

Number of Appointees: 5 voting members, 1 non-voting member

Qualifications: Council members must be a registered voter and a resident in the ward they represent. All Council members are elected by general election and can serve up to two four-year terms.