Washoe County, NV - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Washoe County?

Legal Authority

Nevada provides home rule authority to incorporated cities under NRS Chapter 268.

Why It Can Work Here

The county-level approach is more efficient than individual city ordinances.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

5 members · Board of County Commissioners · 5 members elected by district
Commissioners also serve as Fire Commissioners for Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue.

Washoe County Administration Building
1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Reno, NV 89512

(775) 328-2000
washoecounty.gov/bcc

Meetings

Tue

10:00 AM

2nd, 3rd & 4th Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Washoe County to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(775) 328-2000

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 10:00 AM · Washoe County Administration Building

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