Washoe County has announced that Commission Chair Vaughn Hartung has resigned, effective Wednesday, March 15.
The County says Vaughn has been offered a position at the State of Nevada in the Department of Business of Industry.
In order to accept that appointment, he is required to resign as Washoe County Commissioner.
Chair Hartung says he is grateful for the opportunity to serve, and he’s confident that Governor Joe Lombardo will appoint a successor who has the same dedication and commitment to the role.
Washoe County thanks Chair Hartung for his decade of service to the community and his leadership on the County Commission.
Shortly after the announcement, Nevada Governor Lombardo announced his appointment of Vaughn to the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA) and designated him as the NTA’s new chair.
“I’m pleased to announce my appointment of Vaughn Hartung to the Nevada Transportation Authority,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “Throughout his time as Commissioner, Vaughn helped bring critical innovation, development, and growth to Washoe County. I’m grateful for Vaughn’s willingness to continue his service to others by serving as the Chair of the Nevada Transportation Authority.”
Prior to his service on the Washoe County Commission, Hartung owned a local photography business and served as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College, where he taught photography for two decades.
(Washoe County)
