Last updated on November 2nd, 2026
Candidacy
Mariluz Garcia is running for reelection for Washoe County Commissioner (District 3). District 3 contains most of Sun Valley (south of E 9th Ave), plus Downtown Reno and a bit of Sparks.
About Mariluz
Mariluz Garcia was born and raised in Elko, Nevada, to parents with roots from both the Basque Country and Mexico. She moved to Washoe County to attend college, and earned her bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. from the UNR College of Education and Human Development.
She lives in Sun Valley, NV with her family, and is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, representing District 3.
Key Issues
- Community Safety & Fire Protection – Ensuring first responders have training, resources, and support needed to protect our community, especially those with behavioral health concerns.
- Housing – Tackling the rising cost of living requires public-private partnerships at a regional level, including everything from emergency shelters and transitional housing to stable homeownership.
- Quality of Life – Commissioner Garcia also serves the community by organizing and participating in many parks and open spaces trash clean-ups, back-to-school supplies giveaways for kids, abandoned property clean-ups, free tire and electronics disposal events, and many others. Her commitment to improving Sun Valley, Reno, and Sparks neighborhoods uses a collaborative approach with local nonprofits to deliver community-driven, sustainable community revitalization.
Contact Links
Media Coverage
Who’s announced a run for the Washoe commission, Reno council in 2026? (RGJ)
Federal immigration actions fuel fears of local law enforcement (KUNR)
Commissioner Mariluz Garcia launches re-election bid for Washoe County Commission (KRNV News4)
Dean’s Future Scholars Executive Director, Mariluz Garcia bio (UNR)
Washoe County is outgrowing its infrastructure — a key issue for commission candidates (The Nevada Independent)
About Mariluz Garcia (GarciaForNevada.com)
Marialuz Garcia (Ballotpedia)
Improving park funding and infrastructure: It’s not a walk in the park, but it’s possible (RGJ)
Four local elected officials agree: “Love thy neighbor as thyself” (RGJ)
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