CIVIC &
NEIGHBORHOOD
ENGAGEMENT.

The Truckee Meadows Region prioritizes civic and neighborhood engagement through various programs and initiatives focused on social connections, environmental education, and community clean-up endeavors. This active engagement plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life in the region by encouraging community involvement, volunteerism, access to recreational spaces, economic growth, and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage.

The data underscores vital civic and neighborhood engagement aspects in the Truckee Meadows Region, including voter turnout, community clean-up efforts, educational programs about the Truckee River, park access, social associations, and voter registration rates. Collectively, these indicators highlight the region's commitment to fostering civic engagement, environmental stewardship, social connections, and community well-being, ultimately enhancing the quality of life in the Truckee Meadows Region.

To learn more about each indicator, simply click on the icon, chart, map, or graph to be directed to the NevadaTomorrow.org Community Data Portal, where you will see maps, charts, graphs, year-over-year comparisons, and more.

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VIEW OR PRINT THE FULL REPORT

The Truckee Meadows Tomorrow 2024-2026 Community Progress Report published on November 12, 2024! It includes all 10 Quality of Life areas with the most important data points selected by our Data Advisory Group and TMT team. You will find the same indicators and summaries in each online QOL area with links to NevadaTomorrow.org.

Print it out and take it with you for easy reading and reference.

DIGGING INTO THE DATA

The indicator data available to understand civic and neighborhood engagement in the Truckee Meadows includes voter turnout rates, participation in cleanup programs, park utilization along the Truckee River, advocacy for river health, social association memberships, engagement in educational programs about the river ecosystem, removal of trash and invasive plants from the river corridor, and volunteer engagement in various neighborhood services. These data offer insights into civic participation, environmental awareness, community engagement, and social responsibility in the region. The sources of this data include reputable organizations and initiatives such as One Truckee River, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB), Washoe County Registrar of Voters, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, Conduent Healthy Communities Institute, Sierra Nevada Journeys, County Health Rankings, and various community health assessment reports.

Percent of the Eligible Population Registered to Vote

The percentage of the population registered to vote in the Truckee Meadows has fluctuated over time, reflecting varying civic and neighborhood engagement levels. In 2022, Washoe County reported a voter registration rate of 79.4%, indicating a relatively high level of civic involvement. Historical data shows that voter registration rates have only sometimes been consistently high, with fluctuations observed over the years. Voter registration is a key indicator of civic engagement, showcasing the community's interest in shaping local governance.

Eligible Voter Turnout

Voter Registration

DATA BITES

Participation in the democratic process can indicate engagement levels

Voter Turnout: Presidential Election Years

Voter Turnout: Not Presidential Election Years

Voter Turnout: Presidential Election

COMMUNITY PROGRESS

This section explores the changes within the Truckee Meadows community over the past years based on the key metrics reflecting progress and challenges.

Neighborhood Cleanup Volunteers

Volunteerism in community cleanup programs is a form of civic engagement that directly contributes to a community's health, beauty, and overall livability. It encourages individuals to actively participate in their community's development and environmental stewardship, ultimately strengthening the democratic process and fostering a sense of collective responsibility. The number of volunteers participating in various cleanup programs, such as the Truckee River Cleanup, Great Community Cleanup, Adopt-a-Spot, Neighborhood Cleanup, and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe river cleanups, has fluctuated over the years. However, following the pandemic, volunteer levels increased dramatically.

COMMUNITY IN ACTION

WASHOE COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

As part of its community outreach program, the Washoe County Registrar of Voters regularly makes free, nonpartisan educational presentations at community events, high schools, businesses, non-profit organizations, and senior living communities.

Voter education presentations cover election-specific information (e.g., how a closed primary works), election dates and deadlines, voter registration requirements, the Official Voter Information Guide, what’s a sample ballot, voting at the polls, voting by mail and early voting, accessibility, and bi-lingual voter services. During the presentation, individuals can register to vote, complete a request for voting by mail, and receive information about working as an Election Day poll worker.

For organizations interested in conducting a voter registration drive, the office provides presentations on the requirements for conducting a drive, including directions for checking if each registration form is completed correctly. It includes general information about the voting process.

KEEP TRUCKEE MEADOWS BEAUTIFUL

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to creating a more sustainable and beautiful region through waste reduction, education, and active community involvement. Its supporters, volunteers, and partners play a crucial role in the organization's mission of creating a more sustainable and beautiful region through waste reduction, education, and community involvement. Various events, such as the Truckee River Clean-up, Christmas Tree Recycling, and Great Community Clean-up, engage volunteers and the community in efforts to clean and beautify public spaces.

During the 2022 Truckee River Clean-up, 466 volunteers participated in collecting and removing 16.47 tons of green waste and 44.21 tons of trash to steward the Truckee River Watershed and keep the waters clean and pristine for all to enjoy.

GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

Many notable local organizations are actively working to build Civic and Neighborhood Engagement in our community. Here are a few to check out or get involved with: