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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$25.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$11.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$2.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$809K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$15,879 (FY2023)

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY COMMISSION September 1st, 2026 Esmeralda County Courthouse 10:00 A.M. Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada *All Public Comments have a three-minute time limit per person* 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES. 4. *DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office. 5. *APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: None 6. UPDATE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF: Robert Glennen – District Attorney Julian Melendez –Sheriff DEM Coordinator – Paul Melendrez Esmeralda County Fire District – Chief Jeffrey Bushnell LaCinda Elgan – Clerk/Treasurer – In the Packet Kathy Keyes – Assessor – In the Packet Vera Boyer – Auditor/Recorder Danielle Johnson – Justice of the Peace Adrian Roberts – Goldfield Utilities/Es. Co. Public Works Supervisor Carl Shrider – Road Dept. Supervisor – In the Packet Carl Shrider – Solid Waste Supervisor – In the Packet Commissioners’ Administrative Assistant Sylvia Rich – Public Administrator Robert Glennen – Public Guardian Esmeralda County Land Use Advisory Committ …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Health Board

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD September 1st, 2026 10:00 A.M. Esmeralda County Courthouse 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Discussion and informational update regarding the Esmeralda County rural clinic/RHT project, including the clinical-provider transition following William B. Ryrie; Goldfield clinic renovation and regulatory planning; grant coordination; possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions; barriers; and next steps. (Noah Walker) 4. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board Meeting. (Noah Walker) 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 18th, 2026 - Health Board Meeting Minutes. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 7. *ADJOURNMENT: NOTE: For those people unable to attend the meeting in person, following are the Microsoft Teams is available: Esmeralda County Health Board Meeting Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT) Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 288 028 977 …
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Recent meetings

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

County Special Meetings

Commissioners to vote on $1.39M Rural Health Transformation grant

The Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider one substantive action item. The primary decision involves the approval of a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant totaling $1,394,698.00. The agenda also includes standard public comment periods, during which no official action can be taken on new topics.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA August 24th, 2026 10:00 A.M. Esmeralda County Courthouse Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Discussion and approval of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant in the amount of $1,394,698.00. (County Manager Joe Dunn) 4. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 5. *ADJOURNMENT: NOTE: For those who cannot attend the meeting in person, the following Microsoft Teams is available: Esmeralda County Special Meeting Agenda Monday, August 24th, 2026, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258398348390360?p=BxiX0XK5GlY9yEoA se Meeting ID: 258 398 348 390 360 Passcode: 2qz7ve7K Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 2 Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 213-204-1795,,835802208# United States, Los Angeles Find a local number Phone conference ID: 192 468 099# NOTE: The asterisk “*” denotes action …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM

County Liquor Board

Liquor board to decide on special event license for Gans 42 Poker Run

The Esmeralda County Liquor Board will consider a request by Natalie Colunga, on behalf of Goldfield Main Street, for a special event liquor license for the Gans 42 Poker Run, scheduled September 4-6, 2026. The board will also approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD MEETING August 18th, 2026 10:00 AM (when moved to recess to) Esmeralda County Courthouse Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada *ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON* 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION/DISCUSSION/DECISION: Natalie Colunga, on behalf of Goldfield Main Street, requests a special event liquor license for the Gans 42 Poker Run from September 4th through September 6th, 2026. (Sheriff Julian Melendez) 4. Approval of Minutes – July 21st, 2026, Board of County Liquor Board Meeting Minutes. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 6. *ADJOURNMENT: Esmeralda County Board of Commissioner Meeting Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 10:00am – 7:00pm Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 288 028 977 458 Passcode: iW4vJ4 Dial in by phone 1-213-204-1795 Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 2 Phone conference ID: 952 206 451# NOTE: The asterisk “*” denotes action agenda items. …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

County to weigh protesting two mining water applications

The Board of County Commissioners will consider whether to protest two mining-related water appropriation applications, approve several contracts and agreements, and discuss personnel matters including possible closed sessions. The agenda also includes routine financial reports, parcel map approvals, and updates on county projects.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY COMMISSION August 18th, 2026 Esmeralda County Courthouse 10:00 a.m. Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada *ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON* 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES. 4. *DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office. 5. *FINANCIAL REPORTS July 2026 Office Amount Date Submitted Assessor $6,043.87 8/6/2026 Clerk’s $827.84 7/30/2026 Justice Court $47,901.50 8/5/2026 Recorder $29,043.25 8/6/2026 Sheriff’s $6,204.00 8/5/2026 Tax Collector $225,585.30 7/30/2026 GF Utilities $27,486.84 8/5/2026 SP Utilities $22,430.11 8/5/2026 Total $365,522.71 6. *TREASURER’S REPORT 7. *AUDITOR’S REPORT Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 2 8. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 21st, 2026, Esmeralda County Board of County Commissioners, Board of Highway Commission and Esmeralda County Board of Fire Commission. 9. Update of Current and Future Meetings and Activities of Commissi …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Health Board

Health Board to discuss rural clinic project after hospital withdrawal

The Esmeralda County Health Board will discuss and possibly take action on the rural clinic/RHT project, including the clinical-provider transition after Mount Grant General Hospital's withdrawal, Goldfield clinic renovation, grant coordination, and possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions. The board will also schedule its next meeting and approve the July 21st minutes. Public comment is limited to discussion only.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD August 18th, 2026 9:00 A.M. Esmeralda County Courthouse 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Discussion and informational update regarding the Esmeralda County rural clinic/RHT project, including the clinical-provider transition following Mount Grant General Hospital’s withdrawal; Goldfield clinic renovation and regulatory planning; grant coordination; possible scope, budget, and timeline revisions; barriers; and next steps. (Noah Walker) 4. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board Meeting. (Noah Walker) 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 21st, Health Board Meeting Minutes. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 7. *ADJOURNMENT: NOTE: For those people unable to attend the meeting in person, following are the Microsoft Teams is available: Esmeralda County Health Board Meeting Tuesday, August 18th, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT) Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 288 028 …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider $469,890 Goldfield transmission line and tank project

The Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure projects, water applications, and personnel matters. The body will decide on several contracts and the hiring of an Administrative Assistant.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY COMMISSION August 4th, 2026 Esmeralda County Courthouse 10:00 A.M. Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada *All Public Comments have a three-minute time limit per person* 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES. 4. *DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office. 5. *APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM: July 7 th, 2026, Esmeralda County Board of Commissioners, Board of Fire Commissioners and Board of Highway Commission Meeting Minutes. 6. UPDATE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF: Robert Glennen – District Attorney Julian Melendez –Sheriff DEM Coordinator – Paul Melendrez Esmeralda County Fire District – Chief Jeffrey Bushnell LaCinda Elgan – Clerk/Treasurer – In the Packet Kathy Keyes – Assessor – In the Packet Vera Boyer – Auditor/Recorder Danielle Johnson – Justice of the Peace Adrian Roberts – Goldfield Utilities/Es. Co. Public Works Supervisor Carl Shrider – Road Dept. Supervisor – In the Packet Carl Shrider – Solid Waste Supervisor – In the Packet Commissioners’ Administrative Assis …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Esmeralda County LEPC

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

County Liquor Board

Liquor Board to consider Goldfield Days special event license

The Esmeralda County Liquor Board will meet to discuss a special event liquor license request for Goldfield Days. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY LIQUOR BOARD MEETING July 21st, 2026 10:00 AM (when moved to recess to) Esmeralda County Courthouse Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada *ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON* 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT: (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION/DISCUSSION/DECISION: Natalie Colunga, on behalf of the Goldfield Main Street Organization, is requesting a Special Event Liquor License for Goldfield Days from July 31st August 1 st, 2026, at the Colvin Town Square. (Sheriff Julian Melendez) 4. Approval of Minutes – July 7th, 2026, Board of County Liquor Board Meeting Minutes. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 6. *ADJOURNMENT: Esmeralda County Board of Commissioner Meeting Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 10:00am – 7:00pm Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 288 028 977 458 Passcode: iW4vJ4 Dial in by phone 1-213-204-1795 Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 2 Phone conference ID: 952 206 451# NOTE: The asterisk “*” denotes action a …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Health Board

Health Board to hear from new physician Dr. Namkung

The Esmeralda County Health Board will consider approving July 7 meeting minutes, receive an update from the Health Officer, and hear a presentation from Dr. Namkung on services he can provide. The board will also schedule its next meeting. Public comment is invited at two points during the meeting.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY HEALTH BOARD July 21st, 2026 9:00 A.M. Esmeralda County Courthouse 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 7th, 2026, Health Board Meeting Minutes. 4. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Health Officer and Board of Health update. (Noah Walker) 5. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Introduction of Dr. Namkung. Presentation on services he can provide. (Noah Walker) 6. *FOR POSSIBLE ACTION: DISCUSSION/DECISION: Schedule next Health Board meeting. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 8. *ADJOURNMENT: NOTE: For those people unable to attend the meeting in person, following are the Microsoft Teams is available: Esmeralda County Health Board Meeting Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (PDT) Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 288 028 977 458 Passcode: iW4vJ4 Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 2 Dial in by phone Telephone # 1(213) 204-1795 Phone Conference ID: 952 2 …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

Century Lithium proposes new mining operation west of Goldfield; board to hear details

The Board will hear a presentation from Century Lithium on a proposed new mine west of Goldfield and decide on action items including mining exploration leases, road maintenance agreements, expenditures, personnel step-and-grade changes, and grant applications. The agenda also includes routine financial reports and updates from commissioners.

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Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ESMERALDA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND BOARD OF HIGHWAY COMMISSION July 21st, 2026 Esmeralda County Courthouse 10:00 a.m. Commission Chambers 403 E. Crook Ave., 2nd Floor Goldfield, Nevada *ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS HAVE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON* 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Discussion only. Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item. It must be placed on an agenda, at a later meeting for action.) 3. *APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES. 4. *DISCUSSION/DECISION/APPROVAL: Rejected Vendor Bills from Auditor’s Office. 5. *FINANCIAL REPORTS June 2026 Office Amount Date Submitted Assessor $717.47 7/2/2026 Clerk’s $683.71 6/30/2026 Justice Court $40,319.00 7/8/2026 Recorder – June $24,641.90 07/13/2026 Sheriff’s $1,312.00 7/9/2026 Tax Collector $49,593.98 6/30/2026 GF Utilities $12,974.02 6/30/2026 SP Utilities $7,607.12 6/30/2026 Total $137,849.20 6. *TREASURER’S REPORT 7. *AUDITOR’S REPORT Esmeralda County is an equal opportunity employer and Provider. 2 8. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 16th, 2026, Board of County Commissioners and Board of Highway Commission and Fire Board Meeting Minutes; June 18th, 2026, Esmeralda County Special Meeting Minutes; June 29th, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes and July 7th, 2026, Esmeralda County Supplemental Meeting M …
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🌐 County-level context (Esmeralda County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments15 (192 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,635/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy17.0% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$25.5M
Annual budget
$809K
Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$25.5M
Spending$11.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$809K
Debt-to-revenue0.03×
Debt-load index33 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.574
All kids
0.533

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