Sparks City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jamie O'Connell
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Jamie O'Connell is running for Sparks City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dian VanderWell.
Last day to register or update by paper application · Tue, Oct 6, 2026
TomorrowFinancial specialist and medical billing and coding specialist who has lived in Sparks for 37 years. She cites experience in financial management, budgeting and revenue-cycle operations.
- Campaign website
- sparkswithyou.com
Where Jamie O'Connell stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
answer to the 2 News Nevada candidate questionnaire
Wrote that Sparks should weigh long-term impacts before approving more data centers and does not need to change course now.
“We have built a community without relying on data centers, and don’t need to change it now.”
Own statement2 News Nevada voter guide
First responder fee1 sourced position
answer to the Reno Gazette Journal candidate questionnaire
Wrote that a first responder fee is not a necessity and could deter people from calling in a true emergency.
“The fee is not something that is a necessity as the city should be able to budget accordingly and provide all the supplies and costs for each department for first responders.”
Own statementReno Gazette Journal · Apr 22, 2026
License plate readers1 sourced position
as reported by The Nevada Independent
Said she supports license plate readers in certain situations but the city should be careful where they are deployed and how data is handled.
“It needs to be used for the purpose of finding criminals”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Aug 14, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
answer to the Reno Gazette Journal candidate questionnaire
Wrote that she would never cut first responders and would be open to cutting redundant consulting contracts.
“In regards to possible cuts, I would be open to cutting redundant consulting contracts or departments and areas that have little to no growth and no measurable results.”
Own statementReno Gazette Journal · Apr 22, 2026
Growth2 sourced positions
answer to the Reno Gazette Journal candidate questionnaire
Wrote that growth should be tied to infrastructure, with developers funding traffic improvements and projects phased.
“My idea is to tie growth to infrastructure.”
Own statementReno Gazette Journal · Apr 22, 2026
Her campaign site lists planning infrastructure before approving large developments as a priority.
“Plan infrastructure before approving large developments.”
Own statementJamie O'Connell for Sparks City Council, Ward 2
Also running for City Council Ward 2
- Dian VanderWell (incumbent)
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