Sparks Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Wendi M. Rawson
Candidate for Mayor
Wendi M. Rawson is running for mayor of Sparks in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ed Lawson.
Last day to register or update by paper application · Tue, Oct 6, 2026
TomorrowSmall business owner who opened Engine 8 Urban Winery in Sparks with her husband in 2019. She worked nearly two decades in the legal field and represented Ward 4 on the Sparks Citizens Advisory Committee.
- Campaign website
- wendiformayor.com
Where Wendi M. Rawson stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by the Reno Gazette Journal
At a September 2026 debate, said Sparks does not need data centers.
“I honestly don't think that we need data centers here in our small community.”
Northeast Connector2 sourced positions
Her campaign site says she opposes the proposed connector as it is currently designed.
“She opposes the proposed connector as it is currently designed because Sparks deserves solutions that truly improve mobility”
Own statementWendi for Mayor
as reported by KOLO 8
Said she is not for the Northeast Connector in the Spanish Springs area and wants to look at other options, such as a Southeast Connector route.
“I’m not for it. I’m not for the Northeast Connector going out in the Spanish Springs area because it really affects the residents that live out there”
Own statementKOLO 8 · Oct 1, 2026
City budget2 sourced positions
Her campaign site says she firmly opposes new fees and property tax increases.
“She firmly opposes new fees and property tax increases.”
Own statementWendi for Mayor
answer to the 2 News Nevada candidate questionnaire
Wrote that she would fight for Sparks to get its fair share of revenue already generated, calling the consolidated tax structure outdated.
“I will fight for Sparks to receive its fair share of already generated revenue rather than asking our residents to pay more taxes.”
Own statement2 News Nevada voter guide
Room tax1 sourced position
as reported by the Reno Gazette Journal
At a September 2026 debate, said Sparks should fight for more of the room tax revenue it contributes to the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority.
“We need to be fighting for more of that revenue”
Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by the Reno Gazette Journal
At a September 2026 debate, said Sparks does well at keeping homeless people out and criticized Reno's handling of homelessness.
“One of the things that I love about Sparks is Sparks is really good about keeping the homeless out”
Growth1 sourced position
Her campaign site says she opposes replacing the Red Hawk Lakes golf course with high-density housing.
“Wendi opposes replacing the Red Hawk Lakes golf course with high-density housing.”
Own statementWendi for Mayor
Fire services1 sourced position
Her campaign site says she opposes closing Fire Station #5.
“She opposes closing Fire Station #5.”
Own statementWendi for Mayor
Also running for Mayor
- Ed Lawson (incumbent)
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