Mariluz Garcia
Democratic · NV · Washoe County Commissioner, District 3
Mariluz Garcia has been a Washoe County commissioner since 2023. She holds a Ph.D. in education and directs UNR's Dean's Future Scholars program.
Where Mariluz Garcia stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Efficiency (1 record), Housing Affordability (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted yes on Washoe County’s first climate action plan, which recommended 126 actions to cut emissions.
March 11, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Seconded a motion to fund construction of a tuberculosis and public-health clinic with a $10 million state grant. It passed 5–0.
October 17, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: washoecounty.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Seconded a motion to start county rule changes that eased housing permits and allowed more types of affordable homes. It passed 5–0.
November 14, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: washoecounty.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 4 oppose
Proposed $50,000 in District 3 funds for a Sun Valley economic study; the county commission approved the allocation.
December 16, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Allocated $7,500 in District 3 funds for a Riverbend Park mural, picnic table, and bench.
December 16, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Allocated $35,000 in District 3 funds to Sierra Nevada Journeys for science education for 700 children.
April 16, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Seconded a motion to fund construction of a tuberculosis and public-health clinic with a $10 million state grant. It passed 5–0.
October 17, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: washoecounty.gov
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Seconded a motion to start county rule changes that eased housing permits and allowed more types of affordable homes. It passed 5–0.
November 14, 2023Supports Housing Affordability
Source: washoecounty.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Launched the Nevada First-Gen Network, which gave mentoring, tutoring, food, and technology help to first-generation students.
November 16, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: unr.edu
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Allocated $7,500 in District 3 funds for a Riverbend Park mural, picnic table, and bench.
December 16, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Seconded a motion to fund construction of a tuberculosis and public-health clinic with a $10 million state grant. It passed 5–0.
October 17, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: washoecounty.gov
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Received the Nevada Conservation League’s endorsement for the 2026 county commission election.
August 12, 2026
Source: nevadaconservationleague.org
Was appointed to the new Truckee Meadows Housing Authority board for a three-year term.
June 16, 2026
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Was elected vice chair of the Washoe County Commission for a two-year term.
January 13, 2026
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Moved to keep the county purchasing manager’s existing authority. The commission approved her motion 3–2.
January 16, 2024
Source: washoecounty.gov
Requested a land acknowledgment for Washoe County Commission agendas; the board approved it.
November 28, 2023
Source: washoelife.washoecounty.gov
Became director of UNR’s Dean’s Future Scholars program after five years as a Washoe County school counselor.
August 13, 2012
Source: unr.edu
Past race Mariluz Garcia ran in:
- County Commissioner District 3 · November 3, 2026 · Washoe County, Nevada · incumbent