City Of Reno: Mikki Huntsman Sworn In As Reno City Clerk

Press release from the City of Reno:

09/28/2021 3:40 PM

The City of Reno is pleased to announce that Mikki Huntsman has been appointed to the office of Reno City Clerk. Huntsman was appointed by the Reno City Council on August 25, 2021, and was officially sworn in earlier this month.

Under administrative direction of the Mayor and City Council, the City Clerk retains custody of and maintains the City's official records and history; and coordinates the conduct of City Council elections. The Clerk also directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates assigned activities and operations of the City Clerk's Office, including the preparation of agenda and meeting materials and minutes for City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and other boards and commission meetings. Another important role of the Clerk is responding to requests for public records.

“Mikki has done a phenomenal job during her tenure at the City of Reno, including serving as Interim City Clerk since July,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said. “Her future is bright, just like The Biggest Little City, and I look forward to working with Mikki more in her capacity as City Clerk.”

Huntsman had served as Chief Deputy Clerk since July 2018.

“Mikki has been a valuable asset to the City and the Clerk's Office for six years and brings a wealth of knowledge to the department,” Reno City Manager Doug Thornley said. “She has been a vital piece to the restructure of the Clerk's Office, and has assisted in multiple software launches and process re-engineering, while focusing on professional development and assisting to build a solid foundation of procedures for the Clerk’s Office.”

Huntsman has spent most of her professional career in management, leadership development, and process improvements. In addition to her experience at the City of Reno, she spent two years in Special Event Production & Management and five years as an Office Manager.

Huntsman received her BA in Business Administration from Western Governors University.

“I am honored to be appointed to the office of Reno City Clerk,” Huntsman said. “I will serve the Mayor, Council, and citizens of Reno with the utmost honor and dignity.”

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