Nevada Newsmakers

Host: Sam Shad

Guests:
Rich Stone, Mayor of Winnemucca
Ron Cerri, Humboldt County Commissioner, Seat C
Michelle Hammond Allen, Humboldt County Economic Development Officer


"It’s a real boost for Humboldt County and the City of Winnemucca."

- Rich Stone, Mayor of Winnemucca, says of the lithium mining project at Thacker Pass. However, he highlights concerns on how this large-scale project will impact the city with an influx of construction jobs and full-time employment, specifically noting challenges like a bigger burden on law enforcement and housing.