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County Commissioner (District 3)· January 6, 2025 - December 31, 2028

Jonathan Karr

Elko County

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
17
Total speaking time
2:30:17
Avg per meeting
8:50
Segments
2290

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Top issues during term (13)(Public Safety)

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Juvenile Detention Center Security Scanner Grant

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critical↓May 2026[5]

NV Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

Reallocated $300,000 in grant funds to support fire department facility upgrades across the district.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Enhanced 911 System Modernization and CAD Server Upgrade

First-year cost of $201,050, partially offset by retiring $127,754 in legacy system costs.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

Sheriff's Office Fleet Replacement Lease

Funded through the Public Safety Infrastructure Tax Plan.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Resolution of 'Shafter Jane' Cold Case and Memorial Headstone

Cost of $1,500 for headstone purchase and placement.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Unscheduled Events and Road Impact in Lamoille

Potential unbudgeted road wear and enforcement costs for the county.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Sheriff's Office Staffing and Mental Health Calls

Null

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Dispatch Center Labor Agreement

Aligns dispatch personnel with existing county compensation structures without unauthorized bonuses.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Potential County Acquisition of 1750 Manzanita Lane

Incurs a modest study cost while exploring long-term public safety capital facilities acquisition.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Community Resource Paramedic Program Grant

Grant-funded initially for five years with no local match required, scaling up over time.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Victims of Crime Assistance Grant

Grant amount up to $300,000 with a 20% match met via donations and in-kind contributions.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Election Equipment Upgrades

Approximately $12,282 for equipment purchase, covered by the Clerk's Technology Fund with potential state reimbursement.

medium↓May 2026[0]

school safety threat

While no exact dollar amount has been dropped, deploying extra cops and launching an investigation always drains local public safety funds.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Karr was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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