⭐ DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEVADA

Nevada’s Oldest County • 49,000 Residents • Home to Tahoe’s Nevada Shore

Not left. Not right. Not labels.
Just Nevadans, united through morals, ownership, responsibility, and community.

      • Population: ~49,000

      • Growth Rate (10-Year): ~9%

      • Land Area: 710 sq. miles

      • County Seat: Minden

      • Founded: 1861 (one of Nevada’s original nine counties)

      • Major Communities: Gardnerville, Minden, Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Genoa, Topaz Ranch Estates

      • Key Geography: Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe Nevada Shore, Topaz Lake

      • School District: Douglas County School District (DCSD)

  • Local Government Structure

    • Board of County Commissioners (5 districts)

    • Douglas County School Board

    • Town Advisory Boards (Genoa, Gardnerville, Minden)

    • Planning Commission

    • County Clerk, Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, DA, Courts

    Douglas is known for active citizen involvement and strong expectations for accountability.

  • Douglas County is one of Nevada’s founding counties, established in 1861 before statehood. Named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas, the county became a key hub for ranching, agriculture, and early settlements.

    Genoa, Nevada’s first permanent settlement (1851), remains a symbol of early Nevada history and frontier life.

    Today, Douglas County blends:

    • Rural ranch lands

    • Tahoe tourism

    • Suburban growth

    • Proud multigenerational families

    • Strong civic culture

  • A diverse and resilient economy shaped by:

    • Tourism (Tahoe South Shore)

    • Small business & hospitality

    • Agriculture and ranching

    • Construction & development

    • Outdoor recreation & conservation

    • Retail & services

    • Technology and remote workers relocating from CA

    • Events and heritage tourism in the Carson Valley

  • Douglas County residents consistently cite:

    • Growth & development pressures

    • Water rights & conservation

    • School district transparency

    • Housing affordability

    • Tahoe environmental protection

    • Emergency services in rural areas

    • Traffic from tourism surges

    • Ranch land preservation

    • County budget management & taxes

    Residents are deeply engaged, and issues move fast, perfect for the P.E.P. model.

  • Your INevada County Lead:
    [TBD]
    “Preserving Nevada values with honesty, clarity, and responsibility.”

    Your county leader will:

    • Track Commission meetings

    • Attend DCSD board sessions

    • Monitor Tahoe Regional Planning issues

    • Report county alerts, new proposals, and zoning changes

    • Provide P.E.P. breakdowns on local and state issues

    • Organize community meet-ups

    • Build stronger rural + Tahoe unity

    • Connect the county to statewide INevada coordination