⭐ STOREY COUNTY, NEVADA

Comstock Lode • Virginia City • TRIC • Where Nevada’s Past Meets Nevada’s Future

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

    • Population: ~4,600

    • Growth Rate (10-Year): moderate but steady

    • Land Area: 264 sq. miles (smallest Nevada county by area)

    • County Seat: Virginia City

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

    • Major Communities: Virginia City, Lockwood, Gold Hill, Mark Twain Estates, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC)

    • School District: Storey County School District

  • Local Government Structure

    • Board of County Commissioners (3 commissioners)

    • Storey County School Board

    • Virginia City Advisory Board

    • Planning Commission

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

    Storey County is small but strategically powerful, combining heritage with modern economic influence.

  • Storey County is one of Nevada’s most historically significant regions.

    Key identity points:

    • Birthplace of the Comstock Lode

    • One of the richest silver and gold strikes in world history

    • Catalyst for Nevada’s statehood during the Civil War

    • Home to historic towns like Virginia City & Gold Hill

    • Strong mining culture, historic charm, and tourism heritage

    • The region that once funded the Union and rebuilt San Francisco

    Today, Storey blends old Nevada with cutting-edge industry.

  • A unique hybrid economy:

    Historic Sector

    • Tourism (Virginia City, Gold Hill)

    • Small business & hospitality

    • Museums and historical attractions

    Modern Sector

    • TRIC (Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center) — one of the largest industrial parks in the world

    • Data centers

    • Tech manufacturing

    • Distribution & logistics

    • Green energy projects

    • Advanced manufacturing

    Other Sectors

    • Mining (limited modern operations)

    • Ranching in rural pockets

    Storey’s economic footprint is far larger than its population.

  • Storey County residents consistently care about:

    • Traffic & infrastructure from TRIC growth

    • School district funding for small populations

    • Historic preservation in Virginia City & Gold Hill

    • Housing affordability for local workers

    • Public safety & Sheriff’s Office resources

    • Land use and large-scale industrial development

    • Tourism economy stability

    • Transparency in TRIC-related government decisions

    • Water systems & utility capacity

    Residents seek balance between heritage and high-tech expansion.

  • Your INevada County Lead:
    [TBD]
    “Respect the past. Protect the present. Prepare for the future.”

    Your county leader will:

    • Track County Commission decisions

    • Monitor TRIC developments and impacts

    • Report school board actions

    • Provide historic-town preservation alerts

    • Summarize land-use proposals

    • Give unbiased P.E.P. breakdowns for big-ticket issues

    • Coordinate across Virginia City, Gold Hill, Lockwood & TRIC

    • Represent Storey County statewide