The Nevada Commission on Ethics convened on January 16, 2025, to address several key issues, including public comments regarding alleged ethical violations by a member of the Reno City Council.

During the public comment segment, Margaret Piskovich, a former president of the state bar and the first female to hold that position, raised concerns about ongoing conflicts of interest involving Councilman Devon Reese. Piskovich recounted her history with the ethics complaint against Reese, which she filed in the 1990s. She expressed frustration that her initial complaint did not receive adequate attention, suggesting that Reese's connections within the legal community may have influenced the outcome. Piskovich emphasized that Reese continues to exhibit conflicts of interest, urging the commission to take further action.

Following the public comments, the commission moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 13, 2024. The minutes were unanimously approved, with some commissioners abstaining due to their absence at that meeting.

The commission then shifted focus to a discussion regarding an alleged failure to comply with a deferral agreement related to an ethics complaint against Reese. The acting commission counsel, Saint Jules, disclosed potential conflicts of interest to ensure transparency in the proceedings.

The meeting underscored ongoing concerns about ethical governance within local government, particularly regarding the accountability of elected officials. The commission's next steps in addressing the allegations against Reese remain to be determined as they continue their review of the case.