Taylor Leads Reno Mayor Race in Fundraising

Nevada AG’s Office Wins Suit, Feds to Study Psychedelic Drugs

Reno City Councilwoman Kathleen Taylor raised $100,000 in the first quarter of 2026, bringing her total campaign fundraising to $279,143 since launching her mayoral bid in August, according to a campaign news release.

Taylor, who currently serves as vice mayor and represents Ward 1, reported having $110,000 in cash on hand and no outstanding loans or carry-over funds. Her campaign said she has outraised nine competitors ahead of the June 9 primary election.

The fundraising update comes as Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced a settlement with MV Realty over alleged deceptive trade practices tied to long-term “Homeowner Benefit Agreements.”The agreements, some as old as 40 years, were recorded as liens and impacted homeowners’ ability to sell or refinance.

Under the settlement, over 700 agreements in Nevada will be voided. MV Realty must remove property encumbrances within 30 days, stop collection efforts, and provide $200,000 in restitution to affected consumers. The company will also waive repayment of promotional fees.

At the federal level, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to accelerate the review of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, for potential medical use. The move aims to expand research into treatments for conditions such as depression, PTSD, and opioid addiction, despite known safety risks, including heart complications.

Federal health officials say new priority review vouchers could significantly shorten approval timelines for qualifying drugs. The order also calls for at least $50 million in federal support for state-led research initiatives.

The developments reflect a mix of local political momentum, state-level consumer enforcement, and evolving federal health policy as Nevada heads into a competitive election season.