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County Commissioner, District 5· 2019-2026

Debra Strickland

Nye County

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
24
Total speaking time
4:42:04
Avg per meeting
11:45
Segments
6430

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[154]

Data Center Land Use Regulations and Water Basin Protection

Potential loss of vital local groundwater resources and negative impacts on private well owners.

critical↑Jul 2026[61]

Copper Rays Solar Project Approval

Generates private investment and regional energy infrastructure without direct county capital expenditure.

critical↑Feb 2026[22]

Proposed Forensic Audit of County Finances

Involves county-wide revenues, expenditures, and debt liabilities exceeding millions of dollars.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

election debate

Doesn't cost you a dime to tune in, but the election outcome could impact your property taxes and local spending.

critical↑Mar 2026[18]

Town of Pahrump General Fund Budget & Staffing Shortfall

Possible cost-control measures could affect town services and spending.

high↑Jan 2026[17]

Village Residential Lots Lacking Water Infrastructure

Property owners continue paying taxes on undevelopable land.

high↑Jan 2026[13]

Animal Shelter Operational Pressures and Staffing

$50,000 plus a $1,000 grant funding allocation to animal services.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

Sheriff's Office Staffing and General Fund Budget Pressures

Adds salary and benefit expenditures for unfrozen positions.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Round Mountain Law Enforcement Staffing and Incident Response

Adding four deputies represents an incremental cost to county staffing.

high↑May 2026[11]

Rock Valley Energy Center and Regional Solar Projects

Fiscal terms would be set in the associated agreement structure; direct fiscal impact not stated in the agenda.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Amargosa Valley National Conservation Area Support Rescinded

None directly to county funds.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Jail Food Services Contract Award

The contract is valued at approximately $354,000 to $355,000 annually based on inmate population.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Opioid settlement participation

Could bring additional opioid settlement funds to the county; the amount is not stated.

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Silver State Classic Challenge highway closures

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

NV Energy Greenlink West transmission agreement

low↑Nov 2026[10]

Rooftop solar tax credits for county facilities

Could offset county energy costs through federal tax credits; consulting fees are not stated.

critical↓Jun 2026[9]

Mountain Falls South Development Agreement

Emergency services fees totaling over $1.6 million earmarked for local first responders.

high↓May 2026[8]

CDBG Program Kickoff and Infrastructure Funding

Grant requests totaling nearly $2.4 million toward approximately $5 million in total project costs.

critical↓Jun 2026[7]

FY 2025-2026 Budget Augmentations & Year-End True-Up

Improves county fiscal solvency and prevents deficit spending.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

law enforcement database access

This cleanup likely cost taxpayers for the state investigation, but at least we aren't wasting more money on an ongoing tech lockout.

Decisions during term (429)

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

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Copper Rays Solar Special Use Permit and Preliminary Development Plan

approved3-2Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Letter Requesting Direct Non-Competitive Sale of BLM Land for Shooting Range and Gravel Pit

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Letter Rescinding Support for Amargosa Valley National Conservation Area

approvedOct 20, 2026

Approval of the Agenda for October 20, 2026 (Non-action item)

tabledOct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Emergency Items

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

10:00 a.m. – For Possible Action – Public Hearing, discussion and deliberation on an application for a Zone Change from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Rural Estates Residential (RE-1) on an approximately 1.193-acre parcel located at 2050…

tabledOct 20, 2026

10:00 a.m. – For Possible Action – Hearing to Show Cause, discussion and deliberation to consider suspension, or revocation of the Retail Liquor Licenses for 2112 Hospitality, LLC., dba Rhinestones Country Bar located at 1700 S. Pahrump…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Approval of the Elected Official Collection Report regarding fees collected from elected county departments for services rendered by or provided to county citizens.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Approval of the meeting minutes from the joint meeting held on July 21, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Approval of Assessor's Office Change Requests to allow the Nye County Assessor/Treasurer to process and: a. Issue a refund in the amount of $82.20 to Bernard & Dawn Schoeberl, owners of 41 W. Russell Rd., Pahrump, NV,…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Approval to: a. Accept the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fiscal Year 2026 COPS Technology and Equipment Program grant in the amount of $1,031,000.00 to install security enhancements at county facilities and public…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Approval to: a. Accept the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) Amendment #4 to extend the grant expiration date to December 31, 2026, for the Tonopah Airport Fueling Station (23/PF/06) funded…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to appoint a person from the panel of substitute justices of the peace pursuant to NRS 4.340 as a justice of the peace to attend to his or her official duties from the following list of…

denied2-3Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding a request to set a date, time and location for a Public Hearing on Nye County Bill No. 2026-21: A Bill proposing to amend Nye County Code Chapter 8.44 titled "Hazardous…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to: a. Determine that a 2009 Peterbilt Water Truck VIN 1NPSL00C19D782370 is no longer required for public use due to being in an accident and being deemed a total loss; and b. Dispose of…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding a request to set a date, time and location for a Public Hearing on Nye County Bill No. 2026-13: A Bill proposing to amend Nye County Code Title 17, Comprehensive Land Use Planning…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to approve the repair/replacement of two floors in the Belmont Courthouse and construct a new jail door, the costs of which will be paid for by Friends of the Belmont Courthouse through…

approved5-0Oct 20, 2026

For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to approve Nye County Proclamation P2026-08: A Proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 8, 2026

Approval of Nye County Bill 2026-14 with Amendments

approvedOct 8, 2026

Approval of the Agenda for October 8, 2026 (Non-action item)

Voting record (86)

67 yes18 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of Copper Rays Solar Special Use Permit and Preliminary Development Plan

Voted yesOct 20, 2026

Approval of Letter Rescinding Support for Amargosa Valley National Conservation Area

Voted yesOct 8, 2026

Approval of Nye County Bill 2026-14 with Amendments

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Adoption of IAFF Local 4068 Insurance Memorandum

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Net Budget Increase for Animal Services (Town and County)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Expired SWAT and Sheriff's Equipment

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Appointment of Special Prosecutor for Inmate Death Investigation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Award of Jail Food Services Contract to Trinity Services Group

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of Broadband Infrastructure Agreement with Valley Communications

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Setting Public Hearing for Copper Rays Solar Development Agreement

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Denial of Motion for Forensic Audit

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approval of American Indian Heritage Month Proclamation

Voted noOct 6, 2026

Motion to Consider Selling Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Zone Change ZC-26-6 for Riders Rescue Ranch

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Beatty Seniors Inc. Lease Agreement and Interlocal Contract

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Appointment of Substitute Justice of the Peace

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Kent Vollmer for Qualified Property Appraisers List

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Disposal of Total Loss County Vehicle

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Reinstatement of Budget Services and Supplies

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Award of Tonopah Airport Apron Reconstruction Bid

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Setting Public Hearing Date for Data Center Ordinance

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Issuance of Gaming License to Century Gaming Technologies

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Issuance of Temporary Liquor License to Nye County Drifter, LLC

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Continuation of Sale of Amargosa Valley Science and Technology Park

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

Adoption of Development Agreement with MACKK, LLC (Wilson Ranch)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Nye County Bill No. 2026-12 (ADU Ordinance)

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Waiver WV-26-28 for Building Setbacks in Tonopah

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Public Nuisance Declaration for 2461 S. Mallard Ave.

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Approval of Position Evaluation Policy (Resolution 2026-16)

AbstainedJul 21, 2026

Motion to affirm RPCs denial.

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Affirmation of Planning Commission Denial of Extension of Time (AP-26-7 / ETSU-26-1)

Voted noJun 18, 2026

fund three Pahrump patrol deputies out of PSST for $306,320.52.

Voted noJun 18, 2026

fund one Pahrump patrol deputy out ofTown of Pahrump funds for $112,106.84

Voted noJun 18, 2026

fund one Round Mountain deputy out of the general fund for $112,106.84.

Voted noJun 18, 2026

fund one dispatcher position from Town of Pahrump funds

Voted noJun 18, 2026

fund one Beatty deputy from the general fund

Voted noJun 18, 2026

Approval of Sheriff's Office Staffing Positions

Voted yesJun 16, 2026

Approval of Amended Development Agreement for Mountain Falls South

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Postpone Item 6 to May 19 Special Meeting

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Town of Pahrump Capital Improvement Plan

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Pahrump Swimming Pool District Budget Increase

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Pahrump Swimming Pool District Capital Improvement Plan

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Adoption of Nye County Risk Insurance Fund Rate

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Approval of Nye County Capital Improvement Plan

Voted yesMay 6, 2026

Set Public Hearing Date for Resolution 2026-08

Voted noApr 28, 2026

Motion to approve as written.

Voted noApr 28, 2026

Amends motion to fill (a) and (b) and fund from lOlOlgeneral fund.

Voted noApr 28, 2026

Approval of Real Property Appraiser Position for Assessor's Office