How Much are Our “Public Servants” Raking In? »
(Nancy Dallas/News Desk) – The Nevada Policy Research Institute’s new informational page allowing public access to public payrolls is a fun place to visit. You can find the salaries of most County employees throughout the State of Nevada, including Lyon County.
Elected officials salaries have been easily accessible for many years. They are set by state statute – and increase according to state set formulas. These formulas include the size of the County and [...]
Why I WILL vote the Republican ticket »
(Nancy Dallas) – I am a lifelong Republican and devout believer in the basic Republican tenets. Some Republican candidates fit my definition of those tenets better than others; however, not all of those candidates came out winners in their Primary contest. Regardless, I WILL vote the straight Republican ticket when I go to the ballot box in November.
I admire people who ‘walk their talk’ by openly standing up for and actively [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Tibi Ellis »
(Nancy Dallas) – Tibi Ellis is a candidate for the Assembly District 5 seat (Las Vegas), currently held by Democrat Marilyn Dondero Loop. You may learn more about Tibi’s background and political views at www.tibiellis.com
• You have never run for elective office. Why do you feel you are qualified to run for the State Assembly? Why do think you have a realistic chance of beating the Democrat incumbent?
I have been a Nevada [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Ira Hansen »
(Nancy Dallas) – Ira Hansen is running for the Assembly District 32 seat (Portions of Humboldt, Lander and Washoe Counties), formerly held by Don Gustavson. Don is now running for a State Senate seat. You can learn more about Ira’s background and political positions at www.irahansen.com
* You have been rather deeply involved with politics for many years, as a newspaper columnist, radio commentator, et al. Is this is your [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Dale Andrus »
(Nancy Dallas) – Dale Andrus is a candidate for the Assembly District 33 seat (Elko, part of Humboldt counties), formerly held by Republican John Carpenter (term-limited out). You may learn more about Dale’s background and political views at www.andrus4assembly.com
• You have never run for elective office. Why do you feel you are qualified to run for and serve in the State Assembly? Why do think you have a realistic chance of winning?
I [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with John Ellison »
(Nancy Dallas) – John Ellison is a candidate for the Assembly District 33 seat (Elko, part of Humboldt counties), formerly held by Republican John Carpenter (term-limited out). You may learn more about John’s background and political views at www.johnellison.net
• An Elko City Councilman for 8 years and Elko County Commissioner for 10, you have served in an elected position for 18 years. What experiences in these positions will best help you if elected [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Tim Williams »
(Nancy Dallas) – Timothy Williams is running for the District 5 Assembly seat, currently held by Democrat Marilyn Dondero Loop. You can learn more about Timothy’s political views and background at www.timwilliamsfornevada.com
• Have you run for elective office prior to this race? Why did you decide to run for the Assembly and why you feel qualified to do so?
I have run for elected office before, but the reasons I decided to run this time [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Jim Wheeler »
(Nancy Dallas) – Jim Wheeler is a candidate for the Assembly District 39 seat (Douglas County, part of Carson City and Washoe Counties), formerly held by James Settelmeyer, who is now running for the Capital Senate District seat. You may learn more about Jim’s background and political views at www.jimwheeler.us
• Please write a brief summary of your professional and political history. Define your political philosophy.
I was 14 years as CEO of an automotive [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Pat Hickey »
(Nancy Dallas) – Pat Hickey is a candidate for the Assembly District 25 seat (Reno), formerly held by Republican Heidi Gansert (who decided to not run for re-election). You may learn more about Pat’s background and political views at www.votepathickey.com
• You served in the Nevada Assembly for one term, during the 1997 session. What was your greatest accomplishment? How do think the upcoming legislative session will differ from the 1997 session?
The ‘97 Session was one [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Orrin Johnson »
(Nancy Dallas) – Orrin Johnson is a candidate for the Assembly District 25 seat (Reno), formerly held by Republican Heidi Gansert (who decided to not run for re-election). You may learn more about Orrin’s background and political views at www.orrinjohnson.com
• You have never run for elective office. Why do you feel you are qualified to run for the State Assembly?
It’s time for a new generation of principled, positive, and effective conservatives to step up [...]
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