Yerington council adopts Resolution 2026-04 to stagger out-of-cycle election seats

The Yerington City Council approved Resolution 2026-04 at the April 13 meeting to describe procedures for awarding out-of-cycle seats in municipal elections and to ensure staggered terms.

Interim City Manager Jerry Bryant said Nevada election law requires staggering municipal seats so two seats are on the ballot every two years for four‑year terms. Under the adopted resolution, the two highest vote-getters would receive the full four‑year terms and the third‑place finisher would receive the remaining two‑year term; any ties would be settled by lot.

Councilman Omar Lopez moved to approve the resolution; Councilman Shane Martin seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously (Councilmembers present: Mayor John J. Garry, Nick Beaton, Omar Lopez, Shane Martin). The record shows Councilman Matthew Galvin was absent.