The Sparks Tourism & Marketing Committee designates funds received from the RSCVA (The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitor's Authority) to tourism related projects in the City of Sparks.

Dian Vanderwell, City Council Ward 2 Term: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026
Ed Lawson, Mayor Term: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026
Stephen Ascuaga, Nevada Resort Association Term: 2/9/2026 - 

Staff: Emily Pate, Parks & Recreation Manager

To contact Sparks Sparks Tourism & Marketing Committee, please email epate@sparksnv.gov or call 775-353-7817.

The Sparks Tourism & Marketing Committee meets quarterly, or at the call of the chair or a majority of the members.

Time: Meeting times are scheduled on Committee availability 

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

Purpose: To designate funds received from the RSCVA (The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitor's Authority) to tourism related projects in the City of Sparks.

Governing Authority: WC taxes on Transient Lodging Act of 1999, SB477; and City of Sparks Resolution No. 2678

Appointing Authority: Sparks City Council

Number of Appointees: 3 voting members

Qualifications: Two members of Sparks City Council and one member of the Nevada Resort Association who represents property in Sparks (appointed by Council)