Varlin Higbee

Higbee running for state Republican Party office

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Michael B. Jack of Reno has announced his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Nevada Republican Party, and he has chosen Lincoln County Commissioner Varlin Higbee to be his running mate. Jack, a Reno businessman and retired military, has served as vice-chair of the Washoe County Commission since 2016. In selecting Higbee, Jack said, “I […] This article is … [Read more...] about Higbee running for state Republican Party office

Commission chair reflects on 2020, looks ahead to new year

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County commission chairman Varlin Higbee gave a brief summary of how he saw 2020.  “It has been one of the craziest years that we have ever had to deal with, with all the COVID stuff, lockdowns, fighting with the government, dealing with the different bills that are coming from Congress, withdrawals and the test site. […] This article is available to Lincoln … [Read more...] about Commission chair reflects on 2020, looks ahead to new year

Water Bills in Legislature Could Impact Lincoln County

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Wade Poulsen, general manager of the Lincoln County Water District, reported at the county commission meeting Dec. 19 on two upcoming bills in the next session of the Nevada State Legislature. He told a meeting of the water district board, which is comprised of all sitting members of the commission board, that SB73 and SB74 […] This article is available to … [Read more...] about Water Bills in Legislature Could Impact Lincoln County

Commissioners Move to Next Phase on Waste-to-Energy Proposal

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A public hearing was held at the commission chambers at the county courthouse in Pioche on Monday to discuss initiating an ordinance to establish a 318 taxable district in the county to be called a waste-to-energy district. Commissioners had postponed voting for or against the initiative in October, wanting to gather more information. Varlin Higbee […] This … [Read more...] about Commissioners Move to Next Phase on Waste-to-Energy Proposal