Candidacy
Tammy Holt-Still is running for Washoe County Commissioner (District 5). District 5 contains a small section of Sun Valley, specifically the Quartz Ln area and north of E 9th Ave, in addition to approximately 89% of Washoe County’s total land area to the North.
Motto
“A Voice for the People. A Fighter for Our Community.”
Introduction
Raised in Carson City, Tammy Holt-Still has lived in Reno since 2011 and has become a trusted voice for neighborhoods across Washoe County. Her journey into public service began when flooding devastated Lemmon Valley in 2017. While others moved on, Tammy Holt-Still dug into research, policy, test results, and government filings. She spent years attending county meetings, advocating for residents, and pushing for transparency.
Tammy’s work brought her into collaboration with local leaders, including Meghan Ebert, Eddie Lorton, and other officials across Reno.
What began as a community crisis, grew into a mission: Ensure no family is left unheard or unprotected. Her blend of experience, tenacity, and genuine community care has positioned her as the one candidate with both the knowledge and commitment to fix the issues facing Washoe County today.
Why Tammy Holt-Still is Running
Tammy Holt-Still is running for office because she is committed to her community. While others have walked away, she has chosen to stay and fight. When officials dismissed the concerns of residents, she continued to advocate for them. Her determination has earned her the reputation of a bulldog for the people—someone who does not give up until families receive the answers and protection they deserve.
Top 5 Key Issues
- FLOODING & INFRASTRUCTURE REFORM – For seven years, Tammy Holt-Still has been the loudest and most consistent advocate for families impacted by the Lemmon Valley floods. She has studied water movement, infrastructure failures, county appeals, environmental test results, and mitigation proposals. Tammy Holt-Still has played an active role in Lemmon Valley flood response efforts, engaging in ongoing meetings, filing appeals, and advocating before Washoe County to address long-standing flooding concerns and infrastructure needs.
- PUBLIC SAFETY & SWAN LAKE TESTING – A longtime resident and Swan Lake community advocate, Tammy Holt-Still has consistently worked alongside residents to raise awareness and push for answers on water testing and contamination issues.
- GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY – After attending years of meetings, challenging county actions, and reviewing public documents, Tammy Holt-Still has seen firsthand how decisions get made—and how residents often get left out.
- RESPONSIBLE SPENDING & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY – Tammy Holt-Still is a Nevada tax & government finance expert. She is self-funded, with no large donors, no PACs, no casino money, no developer money, and no special interests.
- INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP & ELECTION INTEGRITY – This election is about trust, and Tammy Holt-Still is the only candidate running as an experienced, independent taxpayer advocate focused on election integrity and accountability to the people of District 5. Share this message if you believe Washoe County deserves an independent watchdog—not politics as usual.
Viewpoints
Delve deeper into Tammy’s viewpoints:
- Transparency Isn’t a Buzzword: What I’ve Learned From Years Inside County Meetings
- From Community Advocate to Candidate: Why I Refuse to Walk Away
- If You’re Impacted, You Deserve a Vote: Why Fair Representation Matters in Washoe County
- Seven Years After the Lemmon Valley Floods: What Went Wrong — and How We Fix It
- Who Does District 5 Really Work For?
Campaign Website
Social Media
Recent Q&A Video
Additional Links
Speaking at Board of County Commissioners Workshop, May 19, 2026 (Facebook)
Speaking at Regional Transportation Commission, April 17, 2026 (Facebook)
Speech 2-23-2026 Rep Central Committee Final (YouTube)
Tammy Holt-Still speaking at RTC April 17, 2024 (YouTube)
Despite appeal by Lemmon Valley resident, new housing development moves forward (KRNV News4)
Lemmon Valley residents fight Washoe County over new housing development (KRNV News4)
Amid push for development, Lemmon Valley residents see flood waters and fear more growth (The Nevada Independent)
County to Appeal Judge’s Decision Regarding Lemmon Valley Development (This Is Reno)
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