Brian Wadsworth
Democratic · NV
Brian Wadsworth is chief operating officer of Native Public Media and has served on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Council.
Where Brian Wadsworth stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
As the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe’s water quality manager, Brian Wadsworth presented the tribe’s proposed water quality control plan to the Fernley City Council.
June 3, 2015Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cityoffernley.org
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 3 support
At a Nevada Indian Commission meeting, Wadsworth questioned staff about documentation and spending controls for tribal American Rescue Plan Act subgrants.
February 13, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: dnaa.nv.gov
As audit manager, Wadsworth reported that Nevada Corrections had only partly acted on fiscal oversight recommendations concerning overtime, vehicles, weapons, and offender funds, while a public safety narcotics task force had not acted on investigative data collection.
December 14, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: budget.nv.gov
As a state executive branch auditor, Wadsworth presented an audit of Nevada Parole and Probation programs that recommended stronger recidivism measures, data controls, and program performance tracking.
February 26, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: budget.nv.gov
Track record — General
General · 13 records
Native Voters Alliance Nevada endorsed Wadsworth for Washoe County Commission District 5 in the 2026 election.
April 30, 2026
Source: nativevotesnv.org
Wadsworth prepared a Native Broadcast Summit training presentation on financial compliance requirements for tribal radio stations receiving Community Service Grants.
May 6, 2025
Source: nativepublicmedia.org
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development named Brian Wadsworth to its 2025 Native American 40 Under 40 class.
January 31, 2025
Source: ncaied.org
Native Public Media promoted Wadsworth from financial director to chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2025.
January 1, 2025
Source: nativepublicmedia.org
Wadsworth briefed the Nevada Indian Commission on the proposed federal Missing and Endangered Persons emergency alert code.
April 22, 2024
Source: dnaa.nv.gov
As Native Public Media financial director, Wadsworth staffed an information booth on the proposed Missing and Endangered Persons alert code at a Red Dress Pow Wow.
March 29, 2024
Source: nativepublicmedia.org
Nevada Indian Commission members elected Wadsworth chair by acclamation.
January 29, 2024
Source: dnaa.nv.gov
The American Indigenous Tourism Association announced Wadsworth’s election as its board treasurer.
January 16, 2024
Source: americanindigenoustourism.org
Wadsworth briefed the Nevada Indian Commission on Nevada Commission on Tourism rural marketing grant approvals affecting Nevada Indian Territory and Pyramid Lake.
December 29, 2021
Source: dnaa.nv.gov
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association announced Wadsworth’s election to its board as Great Basin regional representative.
October 27, 2021
Source: americanindigenoustourism.org
Nevada Indian Commission members elected Wadsworth vice chair by unanimous vote, with Wadsworth abstaining.
October 4, 2021
Source: dnaa.nv.gov
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe named Wadsworth to the board of Numu Inc., its tribal corporation developing the newly purchased Crosby Lodge property.
December 17, 2019
Source: pyramidlake.us
Wadsworth testified to the Nevada Assembly Ways and Means Committee in support of funding for the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum.
April 1, 2019
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us
Past race Brian Wadsworth ran in:
- County Commissioner District 5 · November 3, 2026 · Washoe County, Nevada