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Community Leadership

5 years on the Douglas County Planning Commission Extensive work on the 10 year master plan update Graduate of Leadership Douglas County President Business Council of Douglas County

Community Understanding:

Water issues Economic Issues Open Space Infrastructure

Community Direction:

Endorsed by:

Work within the Master Plan Retain open space and

local water rights

Planned Infrastructure Stable Budget

www.electmikeolson.com

OL

MIKE

SON

Olson

MIKE

Republican

Douglas County Commissioner District 5

Elect

It's Your Community

EastFork FireEmployees Association

Douglas County Sheriff Protective Association

Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors(SNAR)

LakeTahoe Gaming Alliance

I am running for office

because it is time for citizen

representation on the

Douglas County Commission.As a 14-year resident of the

Carson Valley with 25 years

of business experience, I bring independence and

loyalty to ALL residents of Douglas County.

As your County Commissioner I will

Stand up for fiscal responsibility

Find real solutions to growth

Protect our quality of life

Im working to be your voice on The County

Commission. Please join me in a campaign thatunites our community and moves us to a bright and

secure future.

This is your community it should be your voice.

VOTEin the November 4thGeneral Election

Nancy EpsteinCounty Commission

District #5

I pledge to work hard for Douglas County with ALL

decisions based on the countys BEST INTEREST.

775-267-5107 [email protected]

www.NancyEpstein2008.com

- Nancy Epstein

I ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Page 2 Introduction

Welcome to The Record-Couriers printed version of a candi-dates forum.

Like a candidates forum, we issued formal invitations to partici-pate and in some cases tracked down information about candidatesand their races.

The information contained in this guide is pro-vided by the candidates. It gives them an oppor-tunity to talk directly to you about what theythink is important after providing us with somebasic information we think is important.

The organization of the guide is simple withlocal elections in the front, state elections in themiddle and federal elections at the end.

Below is a list of candidates and their information.

Voter registration is closed and Saturday is the first day to voteearly in the Nov. 4 election. We wish all the candidates the best ofluck and encourage everyone eligible to cast a ballot.

Kurt Hildebrandeditor

Welcome

Source: Douglas CountyClerk-Treasurers Office

County commissionerDistrict 1 Page 3Anje de KnijfGreg LynnLocal Ballot QuestionsDistrict 3 Page 4Doug N. JohnsonEric RiemanDistrict 5Nancy L. EpsteinMichael Olson

School Board Page 5Area 1Karen H. ChessellCharles Chuck SwansonArea 3Greg FeltonCindy Trigg

Gardnerville Town Board Page 6Paul LindsayRobin BernhardMichael Smith

Indian Hills Page 6Art BaerBrian BuffoDianne Humble FournierLaura Lau

Gardnerville Ranchos Page 7Cade BaligadDavid BourneJeremy D. Davidson

Assembly Page 8JoEtta BrownDavid SchumannJames Arnold Settelmeyer

Supreme Court Page 9Mary Kris PickeringDeborah Schumacher

Thomas Frank ChristensenMark Gibbons

State School Board Page 10Dave CookBarbara MyersState ballot questions

U.S. Congress Page 11Craig BerglandJill DerbyJohn EverhartDean Heller

Douglas County Clerks Officehttp://cltr.co.douglas.nv.us/elections/election

centerhome.shtm

Check your registrationhttp://cltr.co.douglas.nv.us/elections/vripri-general.cfm

Nevada Secretary

of States Office

http://sos.state.nv.us/elections/

Federal Election Commissionwww.fec.gov/

The White Househttp://www.whitehouse.gov/

Candidates

Useful links


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Douglas County Board of Commissioners

Douglas County ballot questions

Local races Page 3

Anje de KnijfParty: DemocratAddress: 1218 Sierra Vista Drive,GardnervilleOccupation: RealtorAge: 58Contact information: [email protected]

Education: Graduated from San Diego State University with a bache-lors degree in psychology with distinction in my major with a special-ization in statistical analysis and experimental design.

Honors: I attended the Douglas County Chamber of CommerceLeadership program

Platform: The upcoming election is a critical one that can determinethe economic future of Douglas County for a long time and I felt com-pelled to run so that as a county commissioner I can make thosedecisions that would be to the best interest of our county. As a countycommissioner I will address and support economic stability as the No.1 priority in Douglas County.

I see the managed growth that we currently enjoy hampering theeconomic growth we could realize. Managed growth is fine when

there is growth to manage. However, the current building permit allo-cation system is actually impeding those who desire to build inDouglas County from realizing their goals.

Why constrain an owner from building by having them wait until thenext allocation quarter before issuing a permit when there are alloca-tions left begging each quarter? This does nothing to boost our localeconomy but prevents work for builders, orders to building supply out-lets, building permit revenues for the county, hookup fee revenue forthe improvement districts. I think that it is going to be difficult enoughto provide necessary services in the first responder segment, educa-tion sector and senior services with our current budget let alone thereduced county revenues we would have with managed growth.

Why deny channels of revenue that the county can certainly uti-lize? I am, however, opposed to development of our Valley corridor(along Highway 395).

Our quality of life is certainly deserving of protection. The potentialconsequences have not been sufficiently researched to give carteblanche to projects like the Park proposal. Our longstanding ranchingcommunity certainly deserves the support and respect of the board ofcommissioners. As a county commissioner i will always have thegood of the entire county as my No. 1 priority. A vote for me is a votefor Douglas County.

Greg LynnParty: RepublicanPlace of residence: 1218Bobwire Lane, Gardnerville,(5

12 years, 28-year local

resident)Occupation: Generalbuilding contractorAge: 62Contact information:

265-9340

[email protected]@charter.netwww.electgreglynn.comEducation: Bachelors, St. Mary's College,California, 1967 Graduate studies, SanFrancisco State University, 1967-69

Platform: My connection with Carson Valleygoes back to before I was born. My motherwas in the Army during WWII flying B-17s outof the Minden airport as a ferry pilot. My fatherwas also a pilot and ran a crop dusting busi-ness here during the war. In the winter theydumped hay out of the bombers to feed therange cattle. When folks gripe about growthand say theyd like to see the Valley the way itwas in 1995 (or 1990 or 1985), in a perfectworld Id like it the way it was in 1955. Alas,those days are behind us.

Im a life-long Republican, a 28-year localresident and have lived in the district I seek torepresent since 2002. Ive also been doingbusiness in district since 1995 and have run ageneral contracting business in the county asa licensed contractor since 1985.

In the late 80s and early 90s I wasinvolved with what was then the BuildersAssociation of Douglas County, serving asvice-president for four years and also servingas association liaison to the county buildingdepartment where I wrote the departmentsnewsletter for 10 years, keeping the buildingcommunity current with code and policychanges.

More recently I spent 16 months sittingacross the table with representatives from the

Sustainable Growth Initiative Committee, com-ing to a compromise agreement that ultimatelyresulted in the adoption of the current buildingpermit allocation system in July of 2007.

Additionally, I spent the summer of 2007 asfacilitator of a county/industry review panelupdating the countys design manual fordevelopment projects (roads, sewer, waterand drainage). We were able to come toterms on just about everything, except for thedrainage element, and the update was adopt-ed by the board of commissioners in the fall of

2007.Also, in 1997 I was approached by the

county to design and build the DouglasCounty Shooting Facility. This project wasdone on a volunteer basis on my part, largelyemployed trusty labor from the jail, as well asparticipation from a variety of local contrac-tors, and was completed in the spring of 1998.In the fall of 2007 I again volunteered toreconstruct this facility to improve public safetyfor the long run, and this effort was completedin November of 2007.

Last but not least, I spent a good part oflast summer working on the floodplain man-agement ordinance, both through the work-shop process, and the technical review com-mittee that actually hammered out the lan-guage and worked through the sticking points.

What I hope to demonstrate with this briefresume is a long-term familiarity with the inter-nal county dynamics and a history of workingwith a variety of county department staff, frommanager, sheriff, parks, and others.

Ive come to the decision to run for this

office through a somewhat non-traditionalseries of public service experiences. Ratherthan describe this complicated sequence ofevents, Ill just say that Ive had 20 years ofpractice at doing the homework and am readyand willing to put forth the effort required.

Anyone is welcome to call for more detailsor expansion on my thoughts on how I feel thecounty should work. Im a working man so Imnot home during the day and youll get myanswering machine. Dont worry, Ill call back.

District 1

DOUGLAS COUNTYADVISORY QUESTION NO. 1

Should the Douglas County Building PermitAllocation and Growth Management Ordinance,Douglas County Code Chapter 20.560, passed

by the Board of County Commissioners, andeffective July 1, 2007, and as amended, remainin effect?

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLDISTRICT BOND QUESTION:

Shall Douglas County School District beauthorized to issue general obligation schoolbonds to improve, equip, acquire and construct

school facilities?Taxes generated by the districts existing

school bond property tax not needed for pay-ment of bonds and purposes related to the

bonds including the required reserves for bondsin any year may be used for capital projects.

District projections at the time the bonds areissued must indicate that issuance of the bondswill not result in an increase of the existing

school bond property tax rate of 10 cents per$100 of assessed value. If approved, thisauthorization will expire Nov. 4, 2018.


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Michael Olson

Party: RepublicanAddress: 3605 Silverado Drive, Jacks Valley

Occupation: Manager Risk ServicesAge: 47Contact information:

[email protected]

267-2611Education: Business and science coursesRecord of Service:

I am currently in my fifth year as a Douglas County Planning

Commissioner. I have served on the Carson Tahoe Hospital

Building Committee and am in my second term as the President

of the Business Council of Douglas County. I also participate in

many other volunteer functions throughout Douglas County.

Platform:My interest in running for this office is based on our communi-

ty. I believe we are losing our sense of community. The divisive-

ness that our community is experiencing is helping to deteriorate

our lets raise the barn together attitude and damaging our

loved rural character. We need to get back to addressing the

issues together and solving them together; keeping the focus on

what is good for Douglas County.

I believe that type of direction comes from the top and I can

display that attitude. I am a business person and believe that the

county should be run like a business. When addressing contin-

ued budget issues, we need to make the necessary cuts without

letting the train get off the track. We will have many tough deci-sions coming before the county commissioners in the next four

years and I believe that I will be a good representative for the

people of Douglas County. Call me, if you would like to discuss

the issues.

Nancy L. Epstein

Party: DemocratAddress: 1582 Saratoga Ct.,

MindenOccupation: Closed-captioning

provider/Owner of Captivision

Age: 50Contact Information:

267-5107

267-5118

[email protected]

www.NancyEpstein2008.com

P.O. Box 2406, Minden, NV 89423

Education: Associate in Science Degree

Two years of Conversational Sign LanguageRecord of Service: Court Appointed Special Advo-

cateActive member of the Douglas County Democra-

tic Central Committee

Active member of the Douglas County Democra-

tic Women

Elected delegate to the 2008 Nevada Democrat-

ic State Convention

National Court Reporters Association

United States Court Reporters Association

Honors: Registered Professional Reporter

Registered Merit Reporter

Federally Certified Real-Time Reporter

Platform: My family and I moved to Carson Val-

ley in 1994 from Anchorage, Alaska. My hus-

band, Kim, owns Toiyabe Builders and we have

two daughters.

As a small business owner for 25 years I feel I

understand the unique challenges facing our

community. I am running for county commission

because I believe in the public process and an

open and transparent government that serves its

residents well. I am a fair and open-minded can-didate who is not beholden to any special inter-

ests.

As your county commissioner I will:

Stand up for fiscal responsibility

Find real solutions to growth Protect our quality of life

I want to participate in balancing the budget

while protecting cuts that may have a detrimental

effect on our teens and senior citizens. I think

we should follow the master plan and the growth

management ordinance for a 2 percent cumula-

tive cap on growth. We need to support our lawenforcement, public schools, libraries and parks

and recreation department to preserve our won-

derful quality of life.

I am committed to supporting our local small

businesses and as a token of fiscal responsibility,

all of my campaign funds will be spent within

Douglas County. No donations from PACs have

been accepted.

I have the time and energy to commit to the

board of county commissioners (about 40 hours

a week) and I have the ability, good judgment

and heart to put the best interests of the resi-

dents of Douglas County first in all decisions that

are made. I ask for your support.

Douglas County Board of Commissioners

District 5

Page 4 Local races

Doug N.Johnson

Party: RepublicanAddress: 656 Mustang Lane,Ruhenstroth, 24-yearDouglas County residentOccupation: InvestmentmanagerAge: 45Contact information:

[email protected]

Biography:

Born in Olympia, Wash. in 1963.Married at Walleys Hot Springs in 1989 towife Janice. We have two young adults age17 and 16.Worked 20 years at Harrahs Lake Tahoe invarious positions.Volunteered 10 years with Ruhenstroth Vol-

unteer Fire DepartmentCompleted Leadership Institute, New YorkUniversity 2008Current occupation is managing privateinvestments.Enjoy camping, hiking, river rafting, off-high-way activities, horses, water sports, snow-boarding, collecting junk and gardening.

Record of Service:

Four years as Douglas County commissioner.Carson Water Subconservancy, 2005-present

Nevada Association of Counties (NACO),2005-presentVirginia & Truckee Railroad Commission,2007Carson Valley Chamber 2005-present (alter-nate) China Spring Youth Camp 2005-presentNACO Meth Committee 2006

Honors:

Douglas County Commission Chairman 2007Nevada Off Highway Vehicle CommitteeChairman 2007

NACO Legislative Committee Chairman 2008

Platform:

Progress in motion.Steady improvement towards the goal of a

lean, transparent government not dependenton making deals with developers at theexpense of the people of Douglas County!

In a joint effort involving residents, staff andcounty officials, I supported and worked tocreate Douglas County's first growth ordi-nance and building permit allocation. This

ordinance will protect both the rural communi-ty and development rights within our code. Ihave worked, and am still working tirelesslyon resolving many issues like growth ordi-nance adherence, responsible flood drainagemanagement, keeping public lands open,retaining sheriff deputies and firefighters, fis-cal responsibility and maintaining our ruralcommunity airport. With your help there isnothing we can't achieve in Douglas County. Iask you for your support and your vote Nov.4. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail.

Eric RiemanParty: IndependentAmericanAddress: 750 Highway395, GardnervilleOccupation: RancherAge: 44Contact information:

[email protected]

District 3


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Local races Page 5

Greg FeltonAddress: 204 Hubbard Drive, StatelineOccupation: Aviation Consultant (I analyze aircraftaccidents and testify to their true causes)Age: 45Contact information:

[email protected]: Harvey Mudd College bachelor of science in engineer-ingClaremont Graduate School master of science in engineeringUniversity of San Diego master of business administration

Platform: In simple terms, I promise to dedicate myself to under-standing each issue that comes before the board and to makerational decisions for the students and taxpayers.

I know all the current issues but its impossible to know what elsemight arise, though clearly financial pressures will be an ongoingtheme which Im prepared to manage. In all cases, Ill listen firstrather than force my opinions on others.

Im focused on running a positive campaign.Our exchange student is from Chile. I now better understand thechallenges of non-native English speakers. I analyze issues and propose innovative solutions. I collaborate,but don't mimic.

I'm running because I simply care about our kids.I would strongly encourage all voters to review my Web site, fel-

ton.vpweb.com, which I will continue to update with answers toquestions from people like you.I hope I can count on your vote on Nov. 4.

Cindy TriggAddress: 238 Terrace ViewDrive, StatelineOccupation: Retired AmericanAirlines, volunteer organizerAge: 54Contact information:

[email protected]:

California brokers license, leadership and cultur-al training American Airlines International purser

program, recruiter and trainer InternationalFlight Attendants.Record of Service:

Elected in 2004 for four-year term, currentlyserving as vice president, on NevadaAssociation of School Boards.Former Douglas County Democratic CentralCommittee co-chair, Douglas CountyDemocratic Women fundraising chair and schol-arship committee, Whittell High School cheercoach and scholarship committee, KingsburyMiddle School Parent Club Community Service

Award, Nevada Association of School BoardsSchool Board of the Year, American Airline serv-ice awards, Recognized by retired Gen. WesleyK. Clark in 2006 for community involvement.Platform: The Sky is the Limit, Education is the

Vehicle. Your school board must be fiscally

responsible with your tax dollars. It needs tohave long term vision, effective communicationskills and be enthused about parent, teacher,community and board member collaboration.

The current budget crisis demands experi-ence on your board. I am committed to workingin a manner that finds solutions with the districtoffice and my fellow board members to maintainand grow student achievement. In fiscally diffi-cult times extra curricular programs all becomevery vulnerable. I am committed to working withour community, parents and local businesses to

develop innovative ways to help fund these pro-grams, programs that for many students keepthem in school.

Alternative education, credit recovery andcareer and technical education must continue togrow these have a direct effect on high schoolgraduation rates. Our gifted students can not beignored, as a board we need to come to thecommunity with policies that enable all our stu-dents to reach their full potential.

With the critical issues and budget cuts immi-nent experience matters. I am proud to have

served Douglas County for the last four yearsand proud of my record and my work with myfellow board members. I am asking for yourcontinued support and your vote.

Douglas County School Board Area 3

Douglas County School Board Area 1Karen H.

ChessellAddress: 2626 GordonAve., MindenOccupation: Consultant forFamily and Consumer Sci-ences, Nevada Depart-ment of Education. State advisor for theCareer & Technical Student LeadershipOrganization, Family, Career & CommunityLeaders of America. Im also the civil rightscompliance coordinator.Age: 48Contact Information:

[email protected]: I was appointed in January2006, elected, un-opposed in August 2006.Education: Bachelor of science in homeeconomics education from Brigham YoungUniversity, Provo, Utah, 1983Master of arts in educational administrationfrom California State University LongBeach, California, 1993.Record of Service: I was a classroom

teacher for 20 years. I taught at middle andhigh school levels in California and in ClarkCounty before moving to my current posi-tion in 2004. Scout leader for five years inGirl Scouts and Cub Scouts Career andCommunity Leaders of America for morethan four years.Honors: Member of Nevada School Board of

the Year, 2007. Educator of ExcellenceAwardPlatform: I have been active in education for24 years, as a classroom teacher, on

school improvement committees and asthe Family and Consumer Sciences con-sultant for the State Department of Educa-tion. I have two children who attend Dou-glas County schools. Ive been a schoolboard trustee for 2

12 years. I have added to

the conversation on many issues. I bring aperspective of a classroom teacher, ofcareer and technical education, civil rightscompliance and the experiences my chil-dren have had to the board. It takes time tolearn the role and responsibilities of a

board member. The citizens of DouglasCounty put their trust in me two years agoand I feel I have learned my role and con-tinue to have a positive contribution tomake for our students.Each student has unique needs. Im inter-ested in understanding these needs andworking with my colleagues to meet themin the most fiscally responsible way. Iminterested in promoting opportunities foreach student toward their high school diplo-ma and success in life beyond high school,

both personally and professionally. I wantto make sure that conversations on studentachievement include discussions on theneeds of all students, not just the needs ofgifted and talented students or the studentswho are not meeting the requirements ofthe No Child Left Behind law.

Charles ChuckSwansonAddress:

1037 Sunburst Drive,SunridgeOccupation: Consultant professionalcivil engineerAge: 64Contact information:

[email protected]

Education: Bachelor of science, U.S.Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.Masters of science (Aerospace Engi-neering), Pennsylvania StateUniversity; Masters of businessadministration, CW Post Center, LongIsland University

Record of service:

Numerous volunteer positions includ-ing city environmental and designreview boards, homeowners associa-tions, and adult teaching. Extensiveprofessional management and engi-neer positions with U.S. Army, City ofSan Francisco, National Park Service,and Lyon County. Full time assistantprofessor teaching core engineering.Past trustee and chairman of IndianHills General Improvement District.

Honors: 20 years of service in U.S.Army awarded Legion of Merit,Bronze Star, and Air Medals.

Platform: Educationis a local responsi-bility. That as acommunity, we all

should take interestand concern in theacademic and per-sonal developmentof our children.

Whether we have children in theschool system or do not, we as a com-munity do have a responsibility for astrong, educated citizenry.

The effective use of a limited budg-et should be for the most criticalneeds. Budget should reflect a per-

formance based education systemthat at a minimum achieves basicskills in mathematics, language, sci-ence, and history. The establishmentof the priority of needs must includethe wisdom of the public. I am astrong believer in open governmentwith discussion and decisions made inthe light of the public.

My background and education indevelopment and implementation ofbudgets, in relationship with unions

and employees, in establishment ofpriorities of capital and operating pro-grams, in facility and public worksmanagement, and in various civil engi-neer fields would expand the currentexpertise and dedication of the exist-ing school board.


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Page 6 Local races

Gardnerville Town BoardPaul LindsayOccupation: Electrical Engineer

Age: 37Contacts:[email protected]: 6 yearsEducation:

Bachelor of science in electrical engi-neering and a master of science in com-puter scienceRecord of Service:

My first opportunity to become involvedin the community came at age 31 withmy appointment to the Gardnerville

Town Board. Since then I have been anongoing member of the GE Volunteersorganization where I have participatedin such projects as the playground con-struction for the Family Support Coun-sel. I was the Gardnerville Town Boardchairman during Gardnervilles 125thbirthday celebration, participated in thepublic meetings for the creation of thePlan for Prosperity, and have recentlybeen appointed to the Main StreetGardnerville Program board that works

for the continuedeconomic develop-ment of Gard-

nervilles downtown.

Honors:

Nevada Statelicensed Profession-al Engineer

Platform: It is my hope to continue help-ing Gardnerville further develop itself asa family focused community that keepsan eye on growth while honoring its her-itage. With projects such as the MainStreet Gardnerville Program we can

help stimulate economic development inour area by using concepts that havebeen proven by more than 2000 othercommunities.

In addition to programs such as this,by organizing more community eventssuch as movies in the park, concerts,and other holiday festivities we can con-tinue to build a town that welcomes visi-tors and serves the needs of its people.I believe that Gardnerville has a brightfuture and I hope to be a part of it.

Robin BernhardOccupation: Owner of Bon Vivant

Gourmet Gift BasketsAge: 38Contact information:

[email protected]@BonVivantLtd.comEducation: Ohio University, Bache-lors of Science in EducationHonors: Winner of the BarclaysGlobal Investors, 2007 AlphaAward for Innovative InvestmentStrategy for alternative energyinvestment.

Platform:Aside from the fiscal responsibili-ty that must be a part of thisoffice, I have four initiatives Idlike to bring to the town of Gard-nerville.1. Id like to work more aggres-sively to develop a cohesivewater plan not just for the town,but also for the whole Valley.Were long past the time when a

sinkhole onToler Lane(just outside

the town limit)is not the busi-ness of Gard-nerville.2. Id like towork withBently and

other developers of alternativeenergy to make Gardnerville ashowcase town for alternativeenergy usage.3. I am determined to see recy-cling pick-up brought to our town.

Ill work with vendors to makesure the service is affordable andeasy for everyone.4. As a town board, we shouldeducate and empower the peopleof Gardnerville. Id also like toreach out to suppliers of defibrilla-tion devices, used to treat peoplein cardiac arrest, to get thesedevices displayed publicly all overthe Valley.

MichaelSmithOccupation:

VideographerAge:

52Education:Graduated fromNational LouisUniversity ofChicago in 1990

Indian Hills General Improvement DistrictArt BaerOccupation: retiredResident of Indian Hills for 14years.Record of Service: Formertrustee four years, U.S. ArmySignal Corps four years

Biography:Scientific and process instrumentation field for 27years; 12 years as regional manager.Platform: Retired and very interested in seeingIndian Hills continue to progress and grow. Pleaseremember to vote.

Brian BuffoOccupation: Minden-GardnervilleSanitation DistrictAge: 33Contact information:

[email protected]: Graduated Douglas High

School 1993Graduated RSI Technical School1997Platform:

I was born and raised in Gardnervilleand I have lived in Indian Hills for 3

12

years. Over the last33 years as aDouglas Countyresident I haveseen our communi-ty grow. Those 33years have led meto understand the

issues we face. Aserious issue we face in Indian Hillsis the declining state of our infra-structure. Being a Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District oper-ator has given me a unique perspec-

tive into infrastructure developmentand management. I would use myexperience and expertise to help thisboard to make informed decisions. Ifelected, my vote would be driven bycommon sense and experience. Mygoal is to have our board make fis-cally responsible decisions for now

and years from now. I believe myfresh perspective would bring aboutsome of the changes necessary forour community. I look forward to theopportunity to serve with integrityand honesty.

Laura LauOccupation:

Certified plansexaminer

Age: 51Contact Information:

[email protected]: I have been an IndianHills GID Trustee for four yearsDouglas County LeadershipGraduate, 2007Secretary/Treasurer, IHGIDBoard, 2006Vice Chairman, IHGID Board,

2007Chairman, IHGID Board, 2008Platform:

We are living in challenging times.Therefore, we must continue to be

fiscally responsible while continu-ing to run the district as efficientlyas possible. I bring honesty,integrity, and accountability to theIndian Hills General ImprovementDistrict board. I wish to continuemy work to make the quality of lifebetter for the residents of IndianHills. Major issues facing the dis-trict include meeting state mandat-ed requirements for our waterquality, upgrades to our waste-water facility, as well as keepingon track with our maintenanceschedules for our parks andstreets. We can work through thisfinancially challenging time and

still keep within our approvedbudget. Together we can make ithappen. I would appreciate yourvote.

Dianne Humble

FournierOccupation: Realtor Broker

Nevada and CaliforniaAge: 67Contact:

[email protected]: University of California DominguezHills Carson, Calif.Platform: Ive lived in Sunridge for 9

12 years. I

was formerly appointed to a year of serviceand elected to a 4-year term. I was secretarytreasurer. We increased the size and re-opened a bigger James Lee Park with

improvements including lighted ballfields andmy own special project, a skate board park,handicapped restrooms, snack bar, trees andbenches on walking paths. Improved on thetwo Sunridge parks with barbecues childs

equipment and gazebos. We built a new officeand board room with kitchen and restrooms.We procured a $1.7 million grant to usetowards our arsenic requirements. I tookclasses and learned about water and waste-

water issues and continue those intereststoday. I have held an active real estate licensein California since 1973 and curently hold aNevada brokers license maintaining my careerin real estate. With the support of the board Iwill require financial responsibility andaccountability. I have, and will continue toquestion overspending as in past fuel costs,and overtime in our 12-mile district. I will workto keep our water safe, and maintain our parksand streets. It is clear we need change andimprovement with experience and honesty,

and true integrity. I am that change who willwork for the taxpaying residents. I am honest,and pocess a high level of integrity. Im astate-licensed businessperson, willing to servethe districts best interests.


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Cade BaligadOccupation: For the past 11years I have been a teacherAge: 35Contact Information:[email protected]: GardnervilleRanchos General Improve-ment District trustee for thepast four years.Education: I graduated fromDouglas High School in 1991;Western Nevada Community

College with an Associates ofApplied Science in 1994; Uni-versity of Nevada, Reno witha Bachelor of Science in1998; and the University ofPhoenix with a Master of Artsin Education, Administrationand Supervision in 2001. Igraduated with honors fromUNR and UOP.

Record of Service: It is withgreat pride that I have served

as an elected to the Gard-nerville Ranchos GeneralImprovement District for thepast four years and for thepast two years I have servedas the district treasurer. Ihave been ranked as one ofthe top three teachers by TheRecord-Courier in 2007;served as a department chairfor Douglas High SchoolsCareer and Technical Educa-tion Department; a Skills USA

Advisor; a board member for

the Neva-da StateAutomotive

Standards;a boardmemberfor theNevadaState Colli-sion Repair

Technology Skill Standards;former member of the Neva-da State Partnership to Pre-vent Teenage Pregnancy; for-mer board member for DucksUnlimited; worked as a volun-

teer for the Kids FishingDerby; and in 1999 won theNevada State Duck CallingChampionship. Additionally,as a teacher, I am proud tosay that I have served mycountry, state and county forthe past 11 years.

Platform: My platform is com-munity based. By incorporat-ing input from citizens, I havebeen able to provide quality

leadership and good deci-sions for the residents of theGardnerville Ranchos.As a Trustee for the past fouryears, there are severalthings I am particularly proudof: the development of MitchDrive Park; the finalization ofBluerock Park; expansion ofour trail system; the develop-ment of traffic calmingdevices and street improve-ment projects. Furthermore, Iam pleased that the Gard-

nerville Ranchos has notraised the ad valorem taxrate; held developers

accountable; helped developour policies and proceduresmanual and our snowremoval policy; and serve asa lighthouse general improve-ment district for our state.My personal capstone as atrustee over the past fouryears is the master plan for,and our development of MitchDrive Park. Here we havetaken a barren piece of dis-trict owned property and

turned it into a functional parkin progress. We have suc-cessfully completed a tenniscourt and practice wall, a trailsystem, picnic areas, waterfountains, childrens play-ground and climbing wall,benches, horse trail, parkingareas and landscaping. Ourfuture plans include a fishingpond, a skate park, commonareas, gazebo, restroomsand a new district office. I

plan on looking into develop-ing such things as a dogpark, BMX track, and volley-ball court. It is with projectslike these, and with your sup-port, I ask for your vote thisNovember.

David Bourne

Occupation: Fire Captain/ParamedicAge: 38Contact Information:[email protected]: Douglas High graduate,some collegeRecord of Service: I have beeninvolved in the fire service for 24years, starting as a cadet in a vol-unteer station at the age of 14. Ihave been employed in the fireservice full time since 1991 holdingvarious positions in the depart-

ment. Started as an emergencymedical technician, upgraded tofirefighter/paramedic, and havenow been a fire captain for the pastfive years.Platform: The Gardnerville RanchosGID had done a good job in mak-ing sure that they district grows in aresponsible manner while continu-ing to be fiscally responsible. Asthe district continues to grow, it willtake a board that is willing to makethe tough decisions and to ensure

that the residents of the Gard-nerville Ranchos get the most fortheir money. Here are a few itemsthat I feel are a priority:Growth needs to managedresponsibly and done in a smartmanner. Water is the major natural

resource that isgoing to effectgrowth. Prior to

any recommen-dation forapproval, itneeds to beensured thatadequate waterand other

resources are available. New growth should be heldresponsible, as they are now, forputting the water, sewer, and roadinfrastructure in place and thenpetitioning the district for annexa-

tion. Current residents of the Gard-nerville Ranchos should not beheld responsible for paying for thispart of growth. Continued growth in the area offamily activities in order to makethis community a more familyfriendly area. Additional growth andfacilities at the Mitch Park as wellas other opportunities that ariseshould be looked at. There aremany green belt areas around thatcould potentially be used for thisgoal. Continue the road maintenanceprogram, managed in a fiscallyresponsible manner, to ensure thatthe roadways are maintained andwill not cost more to fix in thefuture.

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Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District

Jeremy D.DavidsonOccupation: A licensed residen-tial designer/project managerfor local based engineering anddesign firmAge: 31

Contact:[email protected]: 1995 DouglasHigh School graduate

Record of Service: Active mem-ber for 11 years of the CarsonValley Active 20-30 Club. Iserved on the National Board ofActive 20-30 as a regionaldirector. Assisted with the

organization and co-chairedCarson Valleys largest event,Carson Valley Days for severalyears.

Platform: Ibelieve that20 years ofresidencyand 13 yearsof projectmanagementwithin thecommunity of

the Gardnerville Ranchos haveprepared me to serve you, thecommunity, and fulfill theresponsibilities of the GRGID. Ifeel that improving the Gard-nerville Ranchos will bringabout quality of life to our cur-rent residents, potential resi-dents and most important of all,our children within the commu-nity of the Ranchos. I, too,agree that growth must pay foritself. As a member of the board

of trustees I will be your voice.Please vote for me on Nov. 4and I will help fulfill our dreamof a quality community withinthe Gardnerville Ranchos.


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Assembly District 39JoEtta BrownParty: DemocratResidence:

GardnervilleOccupation: Retired after 30 yearsin corporate bankingContact Information:

[email protected]: Currently serving on the Douglas CountyPlanning CommissionEducation: Attended Mount Saint Marys College, UCLAand extensive seminars/workshops related to banking,management, urban development, finance, diversitytraining, community organization, leadership training,

small business development and urban renewal

Record of Service: Douglas County Planning commis-sioner; Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans treasur-er; Alliance for Retired Americans national board mem-ber; Western Nevada College Advisory Board; BoardFamily Support Council board, Sustainable EnergyDevelopment chief financial officer

Honors: Soroptimist International governor, Olive CrestAbused Childrens Shelter president, Woman PowerPAC Woman of the Year, Girl Scouts of AmericaLeadership Award, Olive Crest Abused ChildrensShelter Service and Leadership Award, Mentor Awardfor Business Development

Platform: The economy is now the most importantissue. Two years ago Nevada had a budget surplus.This year there has been excessive cuts to Nevadasbudget. Now there will be less money to improve edu-cation or social services. There will be less money forhealth care for veterans and seniors. To better antici-pate fluctuations in Nevadas economy, I supportimproved long-term financial planning.

I strongly oppose any new taxes. I support bringing abetter balance to our tax structure. We need to encour-age growth in small business, require that corporationspay their fair share and give relief to property owners.We should become a leader in the alternative energybusiness which could produce jobs in Nevada.

It is the responsibility of the states legislature toestablish laws that regulate, preserve and protectNevadas water. This must be done by taking into con-sideration whats in the publics best interest today aswell as whats best for the environment and for futuregenerations. Water must be factored into decisionsabout growth. To improve the states educational sys-tem we must first provide our students with the equip-ment and supplies they need. Provide curriculum thatwill enable them to compete in a global market. Wemust strive to improve the efficiency of the states edu-cation system and the effectiveness of our educationalprograms. The Millennium Scholarship has played asignificant part in the educational life of many students.It must remain and be fully funded this is a programwhere public/private partnerships could be used.

Nevada should take the lead in developing solutionsto improve health care access and affordability. One infive Nevadans does not have health insurance.

I strongly support well planned, managed growth thatprovides open space. Development is a fine art thatmust be part of a vision that considers environmentalimpact over the long term.

David

SchumannParty: Independent AmericanResidence: MindenOccupation: Retired

Age: 69Contact:

www.iapn.org(775) 220-8497P.O. Box 2103, CarsonCity NV 89702Education: Bachelors degree inaccounting from TempleUniversity. Two years work onan MBA at The WhartonGraduate Division of theUniversity of Penna. Hired by

Continental Grain before Icould finish my thesis.

Record of Service:

Community Involvement:Chairman, Nevada Committeefor Full Statehood My wife'sname is Elizabeth, my son'sname is David, he is 27 andworks in New York City as acomputer programmer.

Platform:The federal government is

illegally occupying Nevada.The reason given for notimmediately giving theunowned land within Nevadato the state government wasthat the federal governmentwanted to use it to pay off theCivil War debt. That war endedin 1865, its time to get theFeds off the 86 percent of

Nevada land they claim toown.

That would allow Nevada tosell the land for housing andgain income which it badlyneeds. I will work to freeNevada from federal occupa-tion.

In 1994, the OECDdeclared American K-12schools substandard. I havelived and worked abroad and

seen how true this declarationis. I will work to achieve schoolchoice so that parents cansend their children to theschool of their choice.

James Arnold

SettelmeyerParty: RepublicanResidence: GardnervilleOccupation: Ranch ManagerAge: 37Contact:

770 Highway 395,Gardnerville 89410265-7739www.JamesAD39@charter.netwww.JamesAD39.orgLegislative Building401 South Carson StreetCarson City, NV 89701-4747(775) [email protected]

Incumbency:

Fist elected by the constituents ofAssembly District 39 in 2006

Education:

Douglas HighCalifornia State Polytechnic

University, San Luis Obispo, bache-lor of science in agricultural sci-ence/educationConcord Law SchoolCompleted Contracts, CivilProcedure, Constitutional Law,Criminal Law Criminal Procedure,Torts, and Property Law coursesGraduate National Conference ofState Legislators LegislativeAcademyGraduate Council of State

Government Western LeadershipAcademy

Record of Service:

Carson Valley Conservation Districtsecretary, then chairman.Appointed to the Nevada StateConservation Commission. Electedas the vice chairman the first year,and chairman the second.Named outstanding young Nevadafarmer award in 2003, while attend-

ing the awards congress inLouisville, Ky.U. S. Department of AgricultureFarm Service Agency CountyCommittee vice-chairman.In the Legislature, serves on theCommerce and Labor,Governmental Affairs, and ElectionProcedures and ConstitutionalAmendments committees.Serves on the Senior and Veteransstudy committee, and the Blue

Ribbon Property Tax Committee.

Honors:

Chairman, Carson Valley

ConservationDistrictElected by the

landholders ofCarson Valley. VolunteerTeacher, JacksValley ElementarySchool daughter's

kindergarten class every Friday. Eagles in Agriculture presenter inthis program since its inception. Coach, FFA Livestock JudgingTeam Coach, 4-H Livestock Judging

Teams Founding father, FarmhouseFraternity, a nationally known non-alcoholic fraternity. Member, California AgriculturalTeacher's Association

Platform

In these economic times the gov-ernment like the people of this greatstate are having to do more withless. This is not the time to increase

taxes on the people it is time to findways to help them.The state needs to evaluate all of

its programs and establish if theyare meeting their objectives andeliminate ones that are not, or modi-fy them to meet the objectives. Thegovernment waste that exists cannotbe tolerated and must be discussedwhether it is benefiting corporations,unions, or the bureaucracy itself. Myand my colleagues already havebills that seek to address theseissues.

The best government is like agood insurance policy. It costs youmoney from time to time. It's therefor you in bad times and in the goodtimes you don't know it exists. Inthat vein, I feel government involve-ment in private affairs should beminimal at most.

Government size must be kept incheck. I did this last legislative ses-sion and plan on doing it again, ifchosen by the citizens of AssemblyDistrict 39. We must preserve ournatural resources my actions on thestate conservation commission andlocal conservation district, andendorsement by the NevadaConservation League combined withmy knowledge of water resourceswill allow me to protect our commu-nities and states limited resources.

There are so many issues tospeak to that there is not enoughroom to list them all. So I ask of youthe reader, my constituent to contactme for more information


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Dave Cook

Residence: Carson CityOccupation: Professor of economics at WesternNevada College.Age: 58Contact:

[email protected]:

Im a 28-year resident of Carson City. I have lived in Nevada my entire life. Im afourth generation Nevadan. In the 1850s, my family settled in the Utah territory inwhat would eventually become Lincoln County. I was born and raised in LasVegas in 1950 and moved to Carson City in 1980.Community service:

Eight years on Carson City School Board (1988-1996), including one as boardpresident. Two years as president of Carson City's "Silver Sage" PTA council (1994-1996). Four years as a member of the State Board of Education (1997-2000), includ-ing serving as chairman of the boards charter school subcommittee (1999-2000). Four years as a member of the Carson City Charter Review Commission(2002-2005), and served as the commission's vice-president (2004- 2005).Education:

Bachelors political science (UNLV) Bachelors of science accounting (UNLV) Masters of business administration (UNLV)Honors:

Western Nevada College outstanding faculty member, 1999-2000.Platform:

Ive spent my entire life educating and caring about our children, as a collegeteacher, local school board member and state school board member, amongmany other efforts. I have decided to run for the State Board of Educationbecause educating Nevadas children is so important to me and also becausepublic education faces such a challenging and uncertain future. I want to increase opportunities for schools to use alternative educational pro-grams such as partnerships with local colleges, magnet schools, and charterschools. This will make our tax dollars go further. We must minimize unnecessary repetitive student testing, by which I meantests that are being done merely for the sake of statistical measurements when

the results do not provide any specific assistance for individual students. I want to maintain the rights of parents in Nevada to home school their children.The suppression of the rights of parents that took place in California must neverhappen in Nevada. It has become obvious that the burdens placed upon our public schools by thefederal No Child Left Behind Act are not worth the money we get from the federalgovernment. It's time to end our participation in Nevada. I want our teachers to befree in their own classrooms without the constant interference it creates. Our edu-cation efforts need to be directed toward individual student needs in the class-room.

Barbara Myers

Residence: Carson CityOccupation: School Speech Pathologist, LyonCounty School DistrictAge: 58Contact:

[email protected]: California State University, Los AngelesMS Business Organizational Management, University of LaVerneAdvanced studies Communication Disorders, California State University,Northridge.Record of Service:

During my eight-year tenure, I have served as board clerk for four years andserved on a variety of sub-committees, interview panels, and Department ofEducation committees such as the State Improvement Plan Committee. Ihave been the State Board Northern Liaison to the Nevada HomeschoolAdvisory Committee, Nevada Special Education Advisory Committee, andCommission on Professional Standards.Honors:

California Legislature Resolution for exemplary record of leadership California Legislature Resolution for exemplary service to state vocational edu-cation plan United Way Gold Award Recognition by Rep. Jim Gibbons for outstanding service to students inNevada Outstanding Service Award Churchill County Educators Association

Platform:

I continue to believe that it is possible for Nevada to provide outstanding pub-lic educational opportunities for the youth of Nevada. However, there are manychallenges that need to be overcome.

The educational system in Nevada is fragmented. There are no fewer than 10governor-appointed commissions in education framework of Nevada. This is acumbersome and inefficient way to run public education. I believe that in theupcoming legislative session, groundwork that was laid in the last session, by theState Board of Education, to streamline the educational system, will come tofruition. We have to run more efficiently and be cost-effective given the budgetrestraints we are facing.

While I dont relish serving during economic hard times, I do have the experi-ence to move forward and make tough choices.

I have been a public school educator for 36 years and I believe that providingmany types of opportunities for youngsters to learn, including charter schools,home schooling, and magnet schools, are invaluable. There must be choicesavailable to parents. I firmly believe no one knows children better than the parentor parents. I have never accepted any campaign contributions during five previ-ous elections. I will do the same in this campaign. I am open, honest, and acces-sible and listen to constituents. You wont see my posters all over town and youwont receive any unsolicited phone calls from me.

Nevada State School Board

State Ballot QuestionsQuestion 1

Shall the Nevada Constitutionbe amended to eliminate anunconstitutional requirement that aperson must reside in Nevada for 6months prior to an election in order tobe eligible to vote in that election?

Question 2

Shall Article 1 of the NevadaConstitution be amended in order: toprovide that the transfer of property fromone private party to another privateparty is not considered a public use; toprovide that property taken for a publicuse must be valued at its highest andbest use; t provide that fair market value

in eminent domain proceedings bedefined as the highest price the propertywould bring on the open market and tomake certain other changes related toeminent domain proceedings?

Question 3

Shall the Nevada Constitution beamended to require that, before it canenact an exemption from property tax orfrom sales and use tax, the NevadaLegislature must: (1) make certainfindings regarding the social oreconomic purpose and benefits of theexemption; (2) ensure that similar

classes of taxpayers must meet similarrequirements for claiming exemptionsand (3) provide a specific date on whichthe exemption will expire?

Question 4

Shall the Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955be amended to authorize the Legislatureto amend or repeal any provision of thisAct without an additional direct vote ofthe people whenever necessary to carryout any federal law or interstateagreement for the administration,collection or enforcement of sales and

use taxes, and to repeal an exemptionfrom the taxes imposed by this Act otcertain aircraft and aircraft components?


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Craig BerglandParty: Green

Residence:Reno/SparksOccupation: Casinoworker, technicaldesigner, artistAge: 59Contact

Information:

[email protected]. Box 12961, Reno, 89510.Education: 10 years public schooling in

Sparks, graduated high school in PalmSprings, Calif. Attended college atCollege of the Desert, UNR andMorrison College in Reno. Taughtpost-secondary education in Reno forfour years. Participated in the UNRExperimental College in 1973.

Platform:

Initially my concerns were inorder: Peak oil and sudden energy col-lapse (no gas), the economy, nuclear

war, and climate change.Now I have waffled. Economic col-lapse must not happen. If our econo-my fails, it will lead to global depres-sion, with millions of people in greatmortal danger. Depression is nothingto ignore.

My positions on the importance ofself-sufficiency have succumbed to theeconomic crisis. Solar water heaterscan only be installed if we are solventas a nation.

Unlike many others, I urge thebailout of Wall Street. This may be ouronly chance to regulate them.

Here is what we need to do:Companies who take our tax money

should be held to:No more golden parachutes. The

CEO must make only 200 times whatthe wages of the lowest paid workerare. No more bonuses. It must all berepaid in full plus interest. Taxes andfees on all Wall Street and currencytransactions. Average citizens must beable to renegotiate their credit cardloans, car loans, student loans, andhouse loans. New laws against usury,and the end to obscene predatorylending. Full transparency and moni-toring of financial transactions includ-ing penalties and prison for mis-behavior.

And we must come together asneighborhoods to share resources andgrow our own local foods, and manu-facturing. My slogan is reboot, retool,rebuild. We need a chicken in everyyard, a solar water heater on everyroof, a garden for every home, and alocal neighborhood co-operative.

Jill DerbyParty: DemocratResidence:

GardnervilleOccupation:

Educator/HighEducation ConsultantAge: 68Contact Information:

[email protected]: Doctorate University ofCalifornia, Davis - Anthropology 1988Masters University of California, Davis- Anthropology 1974

Bachelors University of Nevada, LasVegas - Anthropology 1970Bachelors University of California, SanFrancisco - Dental Hygiene 1962Honors: 1999 National WomensHistory Month - UNR RecognitionAward, 2004 Woman Helping WomenAward. Truckee MeadowsSoroptimistsRecord of Service:

I have also served 18 years on theNevada Board of Regents. As a regent,

I served as chairman and vice chair-man.Platform: Nevada needs a change frompolitics as usual. Our economy hasstumbled badly. Nevadans are losingtheir homes in record numbers. Gasprices are sky-high. Banks are failing.I am running for Congress to be anindependent voice for Nevada inWashington. Our first priority must berevitalizing Nevada's economy. Wecan create new opportunity and growth

by making our state a leader in renew-able energy development. I havereleased the only comprehensive ener-gy plan in this race to lower gas prices,end our dependence on foreign oil, andcreate a 21st century renewable ener-gy economy. We need new oil drillinghere at home and strong investment inthe renewable energy sources thatNevada has in abundance, such asgeo-thermal, solar, and wind. By har-nessing these resources, we can cre-

ate a strong supply of well-paying, per-manent jobs that can never be sentoverseas.We also must help homeowners re-negotiate their mortgages to allow folksto stay in their homes and pay off theirdebt. We must solve our nationalhealthcare crisis, so that all Americanshave access to affordable healthcare.Seniors need help affording prescrip-tion drugs that are becoming moreexpensive every day. Our veterans

deserve the full educational, health-care, and disability benefits they haveearned for their sacrifice in defense ofour nation we cannot let them down.

John EverhartParty: IndependentAmericanResidence: ElkoOccupation: GEDteacher in the prisonsystem.Age: 61Contact Information:

(775)340-5565www.everhart4congress.com

[email protected]

Education:

1974, University of Nevada, Mackay

School of Mines, B.S. MiningEngineering.1982, University of Tennessee,Master's Degree in Education.

Record of Service:

A volunteer mentor at the MethodistChildren's Home.A Court Appointed Special Advocatefor neglected and abused children.A volunteer for the hospice program.A volunteer mentor in the Juvenile

Probation, First-Offender Program.I served in Vietnam from 1968-1969and 1971, as a Cobra Helicopter,Gunship Pilot. I was awarded theDistinguished Flying Cross,and the VNCross of Gallantry with Silver Star.

Platform:

Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence;Lower Energy Costs:Protect Borders:Bring troops home to defend American

soil. Use all means necessary tosecure borders. No unlawful residentshall be eligible for permanent resi-dent status; US Citizenship.Every unlawful resident shall have 90-days to post $25,000 bond, apply fortemporary guest worker status. After90-day window, unlawful residentsapprehended, fined $12,500, anddeported."Birthright" citizenship shallextend offspring of US Citizens.Require CBO to report all debt; all

spending to Congress and the people.Make all earmarks a matter of publicrecord with names, dates, sponsors,amounts.Cut wasteful, unnecessary, unconstitu-tional government spending on mili-tary-industrial complex; social spend-ing. Balance federal budget, makepayments on $53 trillion national debt.Reduce tax rates when possible.Extend human rights to the unborn.Protect our right to keep and bear

arms. Stop spying on law-abiding citi-zens. I will cast 100 percent of mycongressional votes with Rep. RonPaul.

U.S. House of RepresentativesDean HellerParty: RepublicanResidence: Carson CityOccupation: U.S.CongressmanAge: 48Contact Information:

P.O. Box 7237Reno, NV 89516-7237(775) 827-2008www.deanheller.comEducation: Bachelor's degree in busi-ness administration, finance and securi-ties analysis, from the University ofSouthern California in 1985.Record of Service: U.S. CongressmanDean Heller was elected as NevadasRepresentative for the SecondCongressional District in 2006. Priorservice to the state of Nevada includestwo terms in Nevadas State Assemblyand three terms as Nevadas Secretaryof State. Founding Board Member ofthe Boys & Girls Club of WesternNevada and the Western NevadaCommunity College Foundation. Healso served as an Advisory BoardMember for Nevada's FosterGrandparent program.Platform:

With more than $300 billion in proposedtax increases and bloated spending billsto match, I am deeply concerned withCongresss current tax and spend atti-tude. Lower taxes, smaller govern-ment, fiscal responsibility are funda-mental principles Congress shouldembrace. Congress needs to learn whopays for more government, higher ener-gy prices, and higher food prices.We need to get our economy back ontrack by supporting policies that createsolvency in the financial markets,adopting pro-growth measures, anddeveloping a strong domestic energypolicy that brings down the price ofenergy and lessens our dependence onforeign oil. We need to secure our bor-ders and enforce current immigrationlaws we have on the books today.Moreover, I strongly oppose amnesty

for illegal immigrants and have voted toprevent taxpayer-funded benefits likehousing, welfare, health care and gov-ernment contracts, from going to illegalaliens. I have supported legislation toprevent illegal aliens from receivingSocial Security and authored legislationto require English only ballots for feder-al elections. I will continue to fight foraccess to public lands and support localcommunities in their efforts for econom-ic development. Before any wilderness

designation decisions are made, wemust first determine the effects on graz-ing allotments, mineral inventories, rightof ways, and any other uses for theseareas.


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