14 - Lovelock Review-Miner, May 19 - 25, 2016 PERSHING COUNTY VOTERS GUIDE 2016 Candidates who will appear on the Pershing County Primary Election ballot were asked by the Review-Miner to respond to two questions, and their 500- word responses are below. Candidates were asked to provide us with any background and experience they feel is relevant and particularly qualifies them for serving in such a capacity, and discuss their philosophy and goals if elected or re-elected. Answers were not edited for spelling or grammar. United States Senate JOE HECK, CONTINUED FROM LEFT BILL TARBELL, CONTINUED FROM LEFT • Ensure veterans and their families receive the care and benefits where interaction between local people and the government has Republican Candidates they earned and deserve. become extremely complicated and difficult. In addition, my life long • Cut red tape to create more jobs and better wages. study and analysis of international movements has enabled me to Hamilton, Eddie • Fight wasteful spending and taxpayer abuse. accurately assess and predict the actions of foreign powers such as Background and Experience • Protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors and future the former Soviet Union and China. I hold two Masters degrees and I am the Donald J. Trump Repub- generations, because when my father needed emergency surgery, a doctorate. Although they were earned in religious institutions, these lican candidate for the US Senate in Medicare covered it. degrees rely heavily on the humanities such as history, philosophy, Nevada in 2016 to replace the retiring • Preserve our Western way of life. Across the Silver State, the psychology, and sociology. Expertise in these areas is very helpful in dingy Harry Reid. jobs of Nevadans and the right of our communities to determine their understanding our current conflicts between religions and ideologies. I am a small businessman special- own futures are threatened by a Washington-knows-best attitude. As izing in real estate investment (buying, Senator, I’ll continue the fight to preserve access to our public lands for What are your goals if elected? selling, rental), as well as stock & bond all Nevadans, including those who make their livelihoods in agriculture, In all matters relating to legislation, policy, or other concerns, I am trading. minerals and recreation. committed to the following: remaining faithful to our founders’ constitu- I have advance college degree I see a Nevada of unlimited opportunity, a place with better jobs, tional principles; serving the people of Nevada and, through them, the and I am an engineering manufactur- higher wages, and the chance to rise as far as the path will take us. people of the US; staying in touch with Nevadans, listening closely to ing expert who knows how to build I know how to identify a problem and provide a solution, because their concerns, comments and ideas. Whenever possible, through leg- Eddie Hamilton auto assembly plants & transmission/ I started and operated a small business. That’s a lesson Washington islative action or personal testimony, I will seek to improve the outlook engine factories. I was with the faculty should learn. for employment, stop and reverse the federalization of Nevada, work staff of Cornell University, an Ivy League school . I have completed an We live in a dangerous world. As a soldier, I’ve seen these dangers for responsible, effective and efficient expenditures of public funds, Executive Development program at Harvard University. up close. Unfortunately, Washington has failed to address the growing reduce burdensome regulations, resist new taxes, and lower old ones I am a duly elected member of the Nevada Republican Party Cen- threats to the safety of the American people and the very idea of free- whenever possible, protect our heritage enshrined in the US Constitu- tral Committee and former Chairman of the Coalition for a Conservative dom around the world. Nevada needs a voice in the U.S. Senate who tion, and advocate excellence in individuals and communities. Majority. understands these challenges. I have tremendous policy chops in foreign & military affairs, as well Angle, Sharron; Davis D’Nese; Poliak, as in economic development area. I have the expertise to handle multi Heck, Thomas “SAD Tom” Carlo “Mazunga”; Preble, Juston J. billion dollar budget & the training of thousand of workers. Background and Experience There was no response received I am very frugal with money and very much opposed to higher Tom has a passion for making a difference and love of America. taxes, more government over regulation, as well as reckless spending He has been a leader for most of his adult life. His focus has always from any of these candidates. of taxpayer dollars. I have signed the Tax Payer Protection Pledge & been to improve those areas for which he was responsible, whether as the conservative Contract with Nevada. an Air Force Academy Cadet or as a senior Air Force Officer or in the United States Senate I support the strengthening of Social Security & Medicare for various civilian leadership positions. seniors. Tom is a strong leader and willing to speak the truth to senior Democrat Candidates My beautiful bride & me live in Henderson with family. We attend leadership, even to the highest ranking military generals, members of neighborhood mega church & love Pastor Joel Osteen. congress and/or their staffers, City Council, County Boards of Supervi- Cortez-Masto, Catherine I am active in my community because We Must Have Government sors, and other civilian leaders when necessary, many of whom remain of the People, By the People, and For the People. my colleagues and friends to this day. He is not afraid to challenge the Background and Experience status-quo and is a tough negotiator who is respected by those with I had the honor of serving as whom he has worked. He is persistent and relentless in getting -- the Nevada’s Attorney General for 8 years What are your goals if elected? right things done for the right reasons! and during that time I was able to solve I support Trump’s America First Foreign and Military / NATO He is graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) and served problems for the people of Nevada. I policy. I believe in Making America Great Again by creating a booming 22 years on active duty retiring in 1998 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Since worked with Democrats and Republi- economy thus generating new full time jobs in Nevada. then, he has continued to serve in various roles including as a Town cans to pass over 40 bipartisan pieces I will be his Go-to guy in the senate and pushing for Trump’s legisla- Manager, an engineering and planning consultant for various com- of legislation, including landmark legis- tive agenda and public policy initiative, such as securing the border by munities, and running the logistics for the Ballistic Missile Test Site in lation to combat the heinous crime of building the Wall (and, Mexico will pay for it 100%), as well as really Kwajalein Atoll, leaving those operations with improved outcomes and sex trafficking. I also took on the Big helping our vets, repealing/replacing Obamacare, eliminating Common capabilities. Banks that caused the financial crisis core education and student testing & privacy policy, lowering taxes for Education includes a B.S. degree in 1977 from USAFA; an MPA in and helped deliver more than $1.9 families, individuals, and businesses etc. 1986 from Troy State University; an Ed.S. in 1991 from George Wash- billion in relief for Nevadans who were Catherine The Republican Establishment in Nevada is #NeverTrump and ington University; and an MBA in 1999 from Pepperdine University. preyed upon by the banks. Cortez-Masto #AntiTrump. They are my senate opponent the phony and ineffective I know what it’s like to take on tough Army General Rep. Joe Heck, Gov. Sandoval, Rep. Amodei, and all What are your goals if elected? challenges and actually get results for the RINO’s. Rep. Heck will never be supporting a president Donald J. Jobs focus! Eliminating excessive regulations; stopping govern- the people of Nevada – something that we need more of in Washing- Trump in order to Make America Great Again. ment intrusion in our personal lives. Restoring our military capabilities ton. That’s why I’m running to serve Nevada as your next U.S. Senator. As a U.S. Senator I have the Constitutional authority (26th Amend- to protect Americans and destroying ISIS/other terrorist groups bent What are your goals if elected? ment) to write legislation lowering Age to 18 years old for young on killing Americans. Overhaul tax code to return to a market economy As Nevada’s next Senator, my first priorities will be working to millennials’ admission to all world famous the EDM night clubs on the and reduced tax rates. Securing our borders. Las Vegas Strip, as well as all entertainment venues across the Silver protect and pass initiatives that benefit hardworking Nevada families. state of Nevada. This means increasing the minimum wage, passing comprehensive Leeds, Robert X. immigration reform, passing equal pay for equal work, and ensuring According to experts, Las Vegas and Nevada need young demo- Background and Experience graphic visitors s drivers of our local economy. My jobs plan would our children have access to a world-class education, regardless of I have taught in two universities. I where they live. create 30,000 new jobs because 5 million more young millennials resigned as an executive at General will visit our state annually. Thus, generating additional $400 million Motors to partner with McDonald’s Ray Mahendra, Bobby in biennium budget revenue. All of this development could be done Kroc in a new company of which I was overnight, without tax increase! Background and Experience President until I retired after twenty- Although I am extremely proud to seven years. I am a Knight’s-errant and have “no experience” in politics, I have Heck, Joe when seventeen years old, I served over 20 year experience working for my country in the South Pacific during Background and Experience Fortune 500 as a Management/Tech- WW2. I have Honorable Discharges nology Consultant specializing in soft- I have dedicated my life to pub- from the Army, the Air Force, and the lic service, working as a physician, ware. I am running on a platform very Coast Guard. After the war fought in similar to Senator Bernie Sanders, and firefighter, search and rescue team Africa against Apartheid and Colonial- Robert X. Leeds I have raised NO DIRTY MONEY from member, ambulance attendant, SWAT ism. Then I volunteered to fight for Special Interest, Corporate America, or physician, and member of the U.S. Chiang Kai-shek in China against the Communist menace and then any Super PAC. We now have over Army Reserve. went to Palestine to fight for a homeland for the Jewish people. After 20,000 supporters on Facebook, and After completing my residency in retiring, I embed with the 1st Stryker Brigade 25th Division and was our NO DIRTY MONEY in politics cam- Bobby Mahendra emergency medicine at the Albert Ein- severely wounded when my vehicle was struck by a rocket on March 9, paign has been so successful that we stein Medical Center in 1992, I was 2009, near Baquba, Iraq. I was 82 years old. In addition to my ribbons, have outraised Cortez Masto with “supporters”, but she has outraised recruited to work in the emergency I have been awarded citations for service above and beyond the call of us with millions of “dollars” from special interest! Come and learn more department at what was then Humana Joe Heck duty and one for heroism and courage without hesitation. about about our campaign on www.facebook.com/CandidateBobbyMa- Hospital in Las Vegas. hendra or by visiting us at www.BobbyMahendra.com. I received a direct commission in What are your goals if elected? We know that the voters continually get shafted by all the special the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps in 1991 and currently hold To make America great again! interest money, so we set up a special section of our website where the rank of Brigadier General. I was called to active duty three times, you can come and pledge a vote (free), so you can keep your hard including Iraq where I ran the emergency services and aeromedical Tarbell, Bill earned money instead of wasting it on dirty politicians. I want to thank evacuation section of a combat support hospital. Background and Experience all the Teachers, Casino & Tourism/Entertainment Employees, as well I founded Specialized Medical Operations, Inc., a small business I served over 40 years in two Prot- as all the Healthcare workers that have encouraged me, every time we providing medical training and consulting to law enforcement, EMS, estant denominations and worked with hit a roadblock an amazing citizen encouraged me and provided the and military special operations. I am published and have lectured on numerous non-profit organizations, energy to lift me over the hurdle! You have made me the #1 Most Liked special operations medical support, the medical response to acts of including Lions International, Boy Politician in the entire state of Nevada! Personally written by Bobby terrorism, and emergency preparedness and response. Scouts of America, and many local Mahendra (/eSign BM + Vote on 6/14) I was a member of the Nevada State Senate from 2005 to 2009, entities reaching out to the hungry, What are your goals if elected? representing District 5. In 2010, I was elected to the U.S. House where unemployed and disabled. Engaging Since we are running on a platform of NO DIRTY MONEY IN I have worked to boost Nevada’s economy, improve health care, politically behind the scenes, I sought to POLITICS, our first goal is to quit shafting the voter by placing them strengthen the education system, maintain our national security, and strengthen commitments to traditional first. I have given over 1,000 personal responses on our facebook site provide veterans with the care and benefits they earned and deserve. community and personal values. My to over 20,000 supporters, we challenge you to see if Cortez Masto career has taken me to 9 states and or other politicians will issue a personal response without you waiving What are your goals if elected? 5 major regions of the US. This has Bill Tarbell your checkbook. Our facebook site has been used like as a discussion • Stand for a strong military to protect against ISIS and radical Islam allowed me to develop a wide range board, you can come and see how your friends, family, and neighbors so the fight over there doesn’t come over here. of political and community expertise, especially in the Western states want to change Nevada! CONTINUES ON NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES ON NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE Lovelock Review-Miner, May 19 - 25, 2016 - 15 BOBBY MAHENDRA, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Williams, Jarrod M. VANCE ALM, CONTINUED FROM LEFT Second, I am a Democrat that is Socially Liberal but Fiscally Con- care. By presenting this legislation, the US can have the best system servative. Many people have told me that they are tired of not having Background and Experience I have several years of supervisory in the world. an amazing job like they used to have in 1999-2001, so we are going to Regarding employment, my plan would provide jobs to young focus on bringing companies that have gone overseas back to Nevada. and management experience in both the public and private sectors from people – those hit hardest by unemployment. By creating jobs through For the average Nevada Family we are going to work on cutting Health- a system similar to the WPA, we can allow people to proudly serve their care Copays & Deductibles, Reduce the Auto Registration Fee to a Flat groups as small as three (3) to as high as two hundred (200), and I have country, not necessarily in the military, but in their community, directly $99 for Years 1-3 and $49 for Years 4+, and Eliminate Sales Tax on all impacting the lives of those closest to them. internet purchases. These policies will make government live on less spent nearly a lifetime educating myself about the issues and ideals to which I Our education system is not consistent or affordable. By offering and provide rocket fuel for Nevada’s economy. our students an opportunity to earn their college education through a Come and learn more about about our campaign on www.face- ascribe. I also believe that the current system is too tightly controlled by the program similar to the one above, education can become a primary book.com/CandidateBobbyMahendra or by visiting us at www.Bob- focus for this country as a critical investment in our future. byMahendra.com. You have made me the #1 Most Liked Politician in two establishment parties who have a stranglehold on government and I think My goals are to get an ineffective congress to address these and the entire state of Nevada! Personally written by Bobby Mahendra (/ Jarrod Williams other issues. My goal is to work effectively for the people, not the par- eSign BM + Vote on 6/14) it’s time that we open up out system to the independent candidates and other ties or special interests. Rheinhart, Allen parties. However, I believe that the Founders intended that the posi- tion of U.S. Senator should be open to the average American citizen, Evans, H.D. “Chip” Background and Experience and not necessarily a career bureaucrat as the Constitution only lays Background and Experience I have not held public office, which out three requirements; thirty (30) years of age, be a US Citizen for I bring to the job of elected repre- should be seen as a major qualifier at least (9) years, and reside in the State which you would represent. sentative a career in small business when you look at the abysmal job Happily, I meet all three (3) requirements. development and international com- that’s been done by the professional merce, coupled with twelve years of politicians who’ve been at the helm for What are your goals if elected? political and civic involvement in north- nearly 30 years. I speak in particular of I would work to change the United States from an exploitative, Senator Harry Reid, who has sat in the ern Nevada. My professional life is for-profit Capitalist economy to a progressive, socially-conscious leadership of our Democratic Party for spent helping start-up ventures attract 15 years. Looking at the quality of your Democratic Socialist economy. This would include a universal health investors, sometimes serving as interim life over those 15 years,can you tell care system, accessible to all at no cost, as well as free and equal CEO or COO roles. I was the Found- such was the case? We Democrat’s access to higher education, allowing everyone from every walk of ing Director of the Cleantech Open in need of a political paradigm shift - away Allen Rheinhart life to pursue a college degree and achieve their long-held goals in Nevada. Chip Evans from neo-liberal policies that have been life. I would work to bring about a universal basic income that would I have been a radio talk show host so destructive to the lives of blue collar, no collar Americans - and provide a tax-free, minimum income to all Citizens of the United States, for five years as well, with two business neocon foreign policies that has US on a constant war footing. which would provide them with the economic freedom to pursue their shows, “Business Matters with Chip Evans”, targeted at getting busi- educational or occupational goals in life. True freedom can only come A Bernard Sanders presidency will be that much needed paradigm ness lessons out to business owners and entrepreneurs from experts, shift (a “Tea Party Movement of the Left”) with a go-to senator in from a combination of free speech, political freedom, religious freedom, and “Profiles in Business”, devoted to promoting local small business- myself to bring quality legislation to the floor of the Senate. A Bernard and economic freedom. I would be a champion for equal rights for all es. I also hosted a political talk show that involved listener call ins and Sanders presidency will need all the help it can get to get our nation individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual ori- off this hamster wheel we’re currently on. I know the world I live in, I entation, religious beliefs, disability, or any other status. I will work to guests across the political spectrum to discuss the issues of the day. have a foreign policy knowledge that my opponent, Catherine Cortez- dismantle the military industrial complex, calling for an immediate 50% One key qualification is my earnest desire to listen to people’s Masto is totally lacking in. I’ve heard Ms.Masto speak on foreign policy cut to military spending, and diverting those funds to building up the issues and concerns. Secondly, and equally important, is my desire issues, I doubt if she could find the Levant region on a map -- much requisite aforementioned social programs. I would work to fully fund and ability to work with people of all political orientations to seek areas less expound on what ails it. our public education system, restoring a comprehensive curriculum of common ground upon which to chart a path to progress. What are your goals if elected? that includes art, music, world languages, and physical education. I Lastly, I have the grassroots support and network of relationships First, I’d like to thank the Democratic Party voters of Humboldt, would also work to end all public funding of private and charter schools. to mount a winning campaign against our incumbent who has been Lander & Pershing Counties for their support in the 2014 primary, when I would work to establish a $15 minimum wage, and index it to the cost the poster child for the do-nothing, dysfunctional Congress we have I ran for governor of Nevada. I came in second in all three counties of living, thus ensuring that the purchasing power of the minimum wage endured over recent years. according to the Dominion (Sequoia) E-voting machines. The Domin- does not decline over time. ion E-voting machines being used to count our votes here in Nevada What are your goals if elected? were decommissioned in California way back in 2007, 9 years ago, by Gumina, Tony; Villa, G.A. Here are a few key goals, among many. The big goal is to make their [then] Secretary of State. Debra Bowen, after spending $450 mil- government more responsive to the needs of regular people and small lion dollars on the machines. They were decommissioned in California There was no response received from any of these candidates. business owners, rather than the moneyed special interests and multi- 9 years ago because they are not to be trusted with the vote, then or national corporations. now. Our democracy is far too important to be privatized, with our I will work to help create good-paying jobs so people can support votes entrusted to voting machines that leave no paper trail. US House of Representatives All three Nevada counties have unacceptable poverty rates -- with their families. I support a vigorous public investment in rebuilding our Pershing having the highest (20.5%) followed by Humboldt (10.7%) District 2 country’s crumbling and outdated infrastructure. Our economic health then Lander (9.9%) Counties. I will establish, “End Poverty In Nevada” is the source of our strength in the world and we have put our country (EPIN). I will use federal Earmarks, both hard & soft, to improve the Republican Candidates at great risk as we become less competitive. quality of life for all of Nevada’s rural communities that have been so A second goal is to work to reduce the effects of big money on our severely neglected by both parties, since the days of Senator Key Amodei, Mark E. government and elected officials. I support a repeal of Citizens United Pittman (1913-40). There was no response received and imposition of campaign finance reform. I support full transparency And those promised Earmarks will be just the beginning of me from this candidate. of money spent by individuals, corporations and special interest groups bringing it home for the rural citizens of Nevada who helped me get on political activity. elected senator. Allen Rheinhart dances with those who brought him Another significant goal is to work with urgency to address the to the dance. I ask for your support in securing the nomination for US US House of Representatives devastating and growing effects of climate change. We need to act Senator, and with it, I’ll do what previous Nevada senators didn’t do for District 2 now! The lives of our children and grandchildren are in peril and it will those who got them the job. take hard, focused work to change that. Democrat Candidates One unique opportunity northern Nevada’s Congress Member O’Briant, Liddo Susan has is to inform and work with other Congress Members to properly There was no response received Alm, Vance manage and adequately fund our precious public lands in Nevada. We from this candidate. Background and Experience have challenges in Nevada that very few other states have and we My career in the military, as well as need tailored solutions to our unique challenges. becoming a physician, define my life United States Senate and provided me with unique experi- Shepherd, Rick ences. Serving my country as an Army Independent American Candidates infantryman, then as an Air Force navi- Background and Experience gator, provided insight into our nation’s The House of Representatives is Jones, Tom defense and interests in foreign policy. supposed to be made up of people who There was no response received I served nearly six years overseas and are representatives of the people. I am from this candidate. grasped how different American ideol- such a person. I come from modest ogy is from other countries. beginnings having spent much of my After retirement, I became a family childhood in a trailer park. I am an Vance Alm United States Senate practice physician. I understand the activist and I am the only candidate who frustrations and joys of medicine and occupied Wall Street. With the help of No Political Party Candidates patient care. I see daily how our current medical structure doesn’t a strong single Mother I got my degree work. Medical care is limited in access and poised to bankrupt the from UNR, started my own business Sawyer Thomas “Tom” country. The care of patients is lost in the goal of making a profit. As Rick Shepherd Background and Experience a physician, I have to determine the problem and create solutions daily. and then went back to teach computer I am a god fearing American, and I understand business, having started my own private practice. The science at my alma mater. I know what besides serving my country in the US difficulties of overhead, regulations, taxes, staffing, and all aspects of teachers like Mrs. Borgman, Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Depoali meant to Army during the Vietnam era, I am also business are part of my daily experience. me when I was a student and when my students tell me what I mean bound to stand up and fight for our con- My personal experience is that as a husband, a father, and a to them it fills me with pride to be on the other side of that exchange. stitution when it is being attacked from grandfather. I want to make a better life for my grandchildren’s future. I represent what is possible when effort and opportunity are met with within and from outside our country. I’m a member of my church council and several community organiza- a robust support structure. Today that support structure is missing I am married with 3 grown children. tions, as well as an instructor for medical students. In addition, I’m a for millions of Americans and I know I have what it takes to restore it. 42 years with 3 railroads, in recreational shooter who understands the power of firearms and the accounting, customer service and as a need to keep them out of the hands of felons, the mentally ill, and ter- What are your goals if elected? freight conductor. rorists by closing loopholes. The biggest concern facing us today is climate change. Our State Served 4 years as an elected Tom Sawyer The breadth and depth of my experiences provide me with a unique made a terrible decision at the highest level and drove out Solar City. school board official. background for this critical job of representing you. Establishment politicians and entrenched powers work together to I have a balanced household budget and believe the government What are your goals if elected? undermine the wellbeing of We the People and the Solar City deci- should to. My goal is to be the best representative Nevada has seen by sion is another example of such behavior. At a Federal level we can What are your goals if elected? proposing and passing legislation improving the lives of all Americans. change the rules related to Net-Metering, provide direct incentives to I will be the representative of all the people, regardless of party affilia- Work on restoring Judeo/Christian values to our country as inspired consumers and demand higher building standards for greater energy tion. By addressing issues confronting every Nevadan, we can create when being written by the makers of our constitution. win-win resolutions for our great state and country. This includes efficiency while preventing special interests from influencing local Promoting education as a means of gaining employment. College health care, education, and employment. elected officials. A strong first step on this path is campaign finance education and Trade education are both ways of gaining not only a Health care is broken. My solution will provide health care to every reform. Publicly funded elections is one way we can resolve the prob- good steady job but also higher wages. American with no additional out of pocket costs, by creating a federal lem of money in politics and get new leaders who are willing to do what Restore pride in America by doing what it takes to encourage busi- medical system similar to the US Military and VA systems. This will is right for the people instead of voting the will of the major donors who nesses to invest in American Workers, so everyone can work in a field provide health care to every person, not an insurance card that implies fund their reelection campaigns. that gives them pride and satisfaction. CONTINUES ON NEXT COLUMN CONTINUES ON NEXT COLUMN 16 - Lovelock Review-Miner, May 19 - 25, 2016 US House of Representatives District 2 — LOCAL CANDIDATES — Independent American Candidates Everhart, John H. Pershing County Commission, Pershing County Commission, Background and Experience Seat A Seat B I was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam for 21-months. Upon discharge from the military, I enrolled at UNR in the McDougal, Robert Irwin, Patrick S. Mackay School of Mines and graduated Background and Experience Background and Experience in 1974. I worked in the mining industry My name is Robert McDougal, and 7 years as County Commissioner, for many years, and later made a career I am running for Seat A of the Pershing it has been a true honor and privilege change into public education — working County Board of Commissioners. First, to work for the citizens of Pershing with juvenile offenders and alternative let me thank Winnemucca Publishing County. I bring 32 years with AT&T education students. for the opportunity to Introduce myself with a revenue module of over 27 I am running for the U.S. Congress to those in Pershing County who may million dollars. I received my Certified — in order to give voters an alterna- tive to the two major political parties, John H. Everhart not know me. Public Official from the University of and because of my concern for future I have lived and worked on and off Nevada. I am past president of the generations. in the Lovelock area since 1968, when Nevada Association of Counties, I was When my great-grandchildren want to know what we did to try to my family moved here to assume own- appointed to the State Indigent Board, I save the planet and prevent economic collapse, I want them to know ership of Nevada Nile Ranch. I received was appointed to the TASC committee that in addition to showing up on Election Day to vote, I ran for public a degree in Architecture in 1987, and Robert McDougal representing the National Association Patrick Irwin office, and tried to raise these issues for the voters. from 1989 through 2012 worked as an of EMS Officials on the Medicare Rural For the past 160 years, the Republicans and Democrats have run Architect in Sacramento. In 1996 I opened my own firm there, while Hospital Flexibility Program. I am currently on the executive board for the government of the United States. Special interest groups, super- continuing to be involved in our business here. In December of 2012 POOL/PACT. I am on the Board of Directors for the National Associa- PACs and wealthy individuals fund these two political parties, which results in a “Dollar Democracy” -- i.e. one dollar, one vote. Under this I returned full-time to Lovelock to manage McDougal Livestock Com- tion of Counties, I sit on the National Technology and Telecommunica- plutocratic political system, instead of a free market economy, we have pany and Nevada Nile Ranch. I have recently become a board member tions committee as the Vice Chair and Chair the NG-911 subcommit- crony capitalism with its Wall Street bailouts, corporate welfare, tax of the Humboldt River Basin Water Authority and the Nevada Water tee. I presented at the Technology summit in Washington DC to discuss avoidance by multinational corporations, and so-called trade agree- Resources Association. In partnership with C-Punch Ranch, we have SAFECOM/FirstNet/NG-911 to all the Commissioners attending prior to ments, which have caused huge trade deficits and the loss of millions recently started Nile Valley Foods, LLC, a company which will be pro- meeting with Senators and Congressional members on the hill. of good paying American jobs. And all this is being “paid” for with a ducing salad vegetable, herbs and fish in greenhouse and warehouse I have positioned myself to sit at the table and make County, State national debt exceeding $19-trillion. buildings just south of Lovelock. and National decisions. I have helped stop legislation and Congres- I’m just an ordinary citizen running for office — it’s your voice and Through the years I have gained skills in business management, sional bills that have saved us hundreds of thousands of dollars in your choice that counts. human relations, economics (budgeting, costs, etc.) and developed unfunded mandates. I wish to leverage this experience and these What are your goals if elected? the patience to work with people to find solutions to problems and positions to make changes in Pershing County that will create a ripple Our highest priority should be to get the big money out of politics. challenges. effect for generations to come. I recently approached Legislation with Currently the best approach is House Joint Resolution 48, introduced the concept to give Pershing County a percentage of the Entertainment on April 29, 2015, an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which clearly What are your goals if elected? tax already imposed on Burning Man. They were very receptive and states that: 1) Artificial Entities Such as Corporations Do Not Have that legislation will move forward. Constitutional Rights; and 2) Money is Not Free Speech. I am interested in serving on our Board of Commissioners for a Once the corrupting influence of money is neutralized, then it may number of reasons, including but not limited to the following: be possible to do the following: 1) To represent our agricultural and other water using interests, What are your goals if re-elected? A Habitable Planet: In order to keep our planet habitable for future especially as drought and water management issues plague our Continue to be conservative with our budget without raising taxes. generations, we will have to replace carbon based energy sources with county. Continue to apply and be awarded grants. Keep the debt ratio low and solar, wind, wave, geothermal, and Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors 2) To promote continued economic expansion in the County. Since pay off any existing debt. Continue to provide the best service possible until science can give us fusion reactors. The warmer oceans are drought has affected our farmers and low commodity prices have to the residents of Pershing. becoming acidic, losing oxygen and causing the glaciers to melt. affected mining, it is clear that our economic base is suffering. We must change the tax structure. I am working on a lands bill that The U.S. Debt Crisis: Currently the national debt exceeds 19-trillion. 3) To work to improve representation for constituents outside of the may or may not move forward. It has a component that will create a wil- A family of four is on the hook for almost a quarter of a million dollars. Lovelock valley, namely Grass Valley and the Inlay/Rye Patch corridor. derness area in Pershing County but it also will take the checker board This is more than absurd, — it’s criminal. 4) To work to promote better cooperation with the City of Lovelock BLM property that is already up for sale by the BLM and give control To get spending and debt under control, first, fraud, waste and so together, we might find ways to consolidate some services, and thus of that sale to Pershing County allowing us to keep access and dictate unnecessary government agencies and programs will have to be lower costs for both entities. the usage by a covenant structure to the deed. We have the potential eliminated. Next, everyone, including corporations and wealthy individu- 5) To work toward creating a long term plan for the County that to increase assessment collection due to the sale, by 8 million dollars als, will have to pay their fair share of taxes and debt reduction. The would set goals in economic growth and improve services to benefit a year. That will help position ourselves to pay our employees what Pentagon and Federal Reserve need to be completely audited and held quality of life for the entire county. they truly deserve and give them the tools to keep providing excellent accountable. If the U.S. wants to continue being the world’s policeman, 6) To work toward a specific goal of employing a County Manager customer service then other countries will have to pay their fair share of the cost for to handle the day-to-day operations and interactions with department Bring water to the airport. Our airport can generate some economic keeping our military bases and personnel stationed around the world. heads and relieve the Commission from micro-management. I believe lift but it needs water. Discussions are on the way to test drones, train US House of Representatives the County would be better served with this system. Obviously, the pilots for the National Air Races, provide hanger space, and the Great costs and source of funds for this kind of change would have to be Cross Alliance wants to build a monument above the airport but has District 2 thoroughly analyzed before this could happen. no water for the reflective pools. All of these projects hinge on water If anybody has further questions, please feel free to contact me at: availability. No Political Party Candidates [email protected]. Continued restoration of our Pershing County Court House. This facility is truly the center point of our community and visited by many Knight, Drew just because of its great architecture. There was no response received Whyte, Linda from this candidate. Background and Experience Rackley, Larry I worked 20 years in the Depart- Background and Experience ment of Corrections here in Nevada. I I am an experienced self and cor- started in 1988 at Nevada State Prison. University Board of Regents porate businessman with hands on in 1989 I went to Ely State Prison. I was experience in budgeting, leadership on the opening team for ESP District 11 and project management. working on problems and solving I was born in Winnemucca and them during this time. Geddes, Jason raised in Lovelock, moved away but I worked with people on every level Background and Experience returned to Lovelock after retiring as a there is from good to bad. I helped set I was appointed by Gov. Kenny Project Manager from NV Energy and up programs for different departments. built a new home. I currently serve Guinn to serve on the Board of Regents I wrote policies that are still in effect to as Chairman on two Pershing County in 2006 and was retained in the 2008 this day. Linda Whyte Advisory Boards and as Chairman of and 2010 elections as the representa- Today I’m Cub Master for Lovelock a Tri-County Advisory Board. Many Larry Rackley tive for District 11. I currently serve Cub Scouts, working with the youth of today. guiding them down the of you will see me working at the Big as chair of the Academic, Research right path is important to me. I’m also a member of Pershing County Meadow Recycling Center with our dedicated and much appreciated and Student Affairs Committee and Search and Rescue. volunteers. Co-Chair of the ad hoc Committee on I served eight years on the Elko County Planning Commission and Athletics. I am also a member of the What are your goals if elected? while living in Carson City for 30 years, I was a member of the Chamber Health Sciences and Investment Com- To do the best job for our community. To solve the problems and of Commerce and am a graduate of their 12 month Chamber of Com- mittees. Previously, I served two terms Jason Geddes concerns of the public. merce Leadership program. I also served that community as a 24 year as Board Chairman (2011-2013). Reserve Deputy Sheriff. I received my BS in biochemistry and Ph.D. in environmental chem- I am a Past President of the Nevada State Elks Association and istry from the University of Nevada, Reno. I have served as the senior a Past President of an International Aircraft Owners and Pilots Asso- petroleum chemist with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the CONTINUES ON NEXT COLUMN Environmental Affairs Manager at the University of Nevada, and Envi- ronmental Services Administrator for the City of Reno. I was elected to serve in the Nevada State Assembly in 2002 and while serving was an active member of the Education, Judiciary, and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining committees. I was born in Winnemucca, but spent my formative years in Gabbs. I later attended Traner Middle School and Sparks High School.

What are your goals if elected? I would like to continue to serve in order to work on issues important to educating Nevadans for the new Nevada Economy. This includes seamless articulation from community colleges to the state college/universities, increasing graduation rates, improved remediation and guidance efforts to ensure students entering have the tools to suc- ceed, expanding career & technical education and increasing research at the universities. Lovelock Review-Miner, May 19 - 25, 2016 - 17 LARRY RACKLEY, CONTINUED FROM LEFT Lovelock Meadows TED BENDURE, CONTINUED FROM LEFT ciation. I am a member of the Lovelock Lions Club serving as their area. To prepare for the extended future of the county, the District Secretary, a member of Humboldt Masonic Lodge #27, a member of Water District must secure sufficient water rights, as well as provide for the inter-tie Lovelock American Legion Post 6 and a military veteran. of various existing, planned and future delivery lines based on a com- I want to be involved in the happenings of Pershing County. I care Arnold, Brad E. munity planned growth model. Potable water is a major component to about growing our economy, the vitality of our communities, the suc- Background and Experience the future of our community as we reach out to provide job opportuni- cess of our local businesses and will work to retain them. We need to As a longtime resident of Pershing ties for our current and future residents. As a member of the District expand the county income by having a more rounded tax base and not County, a member of the community to Board I will utilize my education, experience and enthusiasm to work be dependent on mining and the federal government. which this water district serves, I wish to with other Board members and staff to provide for District customers Most of all, I am not a politician, I have been and will attend meet- ask for the consideration of the elector- the best possible water quality and quantity at reasonable rates while ings and functions and have time to commit to the job and have NO ate to fill one of the board seats. I have looking to the future to insure potable water will never be a deterrent to special interests. been a resident of Pershing County the economic vitality of the County. When I grew up in Lovelock we had a movie theater, many places since 1962 and registered voter and to eat, hardware stores, rock shops, several motels, gas stations, vari- tax payer since my discharge from the Chambers, Chad Everett; List, James; ety stores, a list of contractors to repair and build things and yes we Marine Corps in 1971. even had two car dealerships. We did not have to travel to go shopping I am aware of the most recent Lusby-Angvick, Heidi Elaine; Machado, and the kids still said they had nothing to do. Over time, we can get improvement to the actual system, some of that back. the financial obligations the district is Brad E. Arnold Kevin Edward; Pilon, Mark W. What came first the chicken (business) or the egg (housing)? We accountable for, and the necessity to There was no response received need more businesses, small and large, and industry to grow our continually improve and maintain both the system and the integrity of from any of these candidates. tax base. New employees want homes in which to live and make the board. Lovelock, Imlay or Grass Valley their home. In Lovelock there should I have extensive experience in preparations and construction of civil be no reason for people employed here to live in other towns and com- engineered projects, including roadways, open ditch water delivery, Pershing County School District mute. We need builders to construct new homes, to remodel existing and well and pipeline systems. I have guided installations of sewer, Trustee Seat B ones, so when people come here to work for one of these new busi- natural gas, telephone, and systems of water pipe both here in the Nile nesses they have a place to live. Valley, as well as Imlay, Grass Valley, and Unionville. I will work hard and diligently to achieve wanted and needed Gentry, Starlin Monroe Jr. My past contributions to our community include my recent appoint- There was no response received change for our county so Pershing County has a tax base to allow ment to the Water Board where I have served the past 6 months. I have from this candidate. us to provide necessary and much needed services for our residents. also held membership, both elected and appointed, to the local school On June 14th, please vote for Larry Rackley, a NEW VIEW a NEW district, the national affiliate of school boards, advisor and administra- VOICE. tion to the County Commissioners. I proudly served as the President of the Nevada School Boards Association and Regional Director to the Mancebo, Michael Pershing County Pacific Rim group of the Nation al School Board Association. Background and Experience I stand ready to once again serve the community. I believe in the I was born and raised in Pershing Hospital Board Trustee board system of governance and believe that all members of any board County. I am a 4th generation resident should be heard, be cooperative with fellow board members, and in this and graduated from Pershing County specific realm of leadership, be willing to communicate with appointed High School. After graduation, I joined Hultgren, J. Carolyn crew and system administrator, but to act only as a board. Having said the United States Air Force and spent 4 Background and Experience all that, I want to reiterate that I have no preconceptions, nor expecta- years as a Law Enforcement Specialist. I completed a bachelor’s degree in tions of how this specific unit will function after the election; however I After leaving the military, I came home physical therapy and a master’s degree am anxious to observe and contribute. to Pershing County and started working in health administration, both from the as a Deputy Sheriff with the Pershing University of Oklahoma. Additionally, What are your goals if elected? County Sheriff’s Office. I worked for the over the years I have pursued addi- The questionnaire asks what my goal would be if elected to the seat Sheriff’s Office for 7 years and left at tional graduate level coursework in the I currently hold as a result of being appointed. My main goal is to be the rank of Sergeant. I was appointed Michael Mancebo legal aspects of health care, financial a good board member by listening to and standing by the other board as the Chief of Police for the City of management of healthcare facilities members on the Lovelock Meadows Water District (LMWD) Board. Lovelock in 1999 and have had the privilege to serve in this capacity for and labor relations in health care. I LMWD is unique in the state by the fact that although rural in location, the last 16+ years. As the Chief of Police, I have proven myself to be was invited to review a proposal for a it has more miles of transmission and distribution piping than most large an effective leader, fiscally responsible, and possess a strong knowl- textbook on Managed Care in Rehab population areas. edge of how government budgets work. I have always been account- for a major textbook publisher in 1997. J. Carolyn Hultgren The water quality is excellent and the system has been maintained able for my actions and have always had an open door policy. I have I practiced physical therapy in hos- and improved upon over the past 37 years, having been chartered in always tried to help my community, local residents and anyone in need pital settings in Oklahoma City and Sacramento, California for 25 years, 1979. The district board is not unlike any other board in that boards with the resources available to me. I have served on several boards including 14 years of experience managing rehabilitation services have responsibility for policy making, financial planning, and quality within the community and have been able to see all sides of issues and departments in 2 different large hospitals. I retired from the University control for the product it produces. have made the best decisions possible for the citizens of the county. of the Pacific after Chairing the graduate physical therapist professional If elected, my number once goal is to maintain respect and col- education program from 1990-2001. While active in the practice of legiality with my fellow board members, the administrative staff, field physical therapy, I served on professional association boards of direc- workers and especially the rate payers. What are your goals if elected? tors at the state and national levels for a total of 15 years and numerous Corny as it may sound, more can be accomplished with calm con- I am running for Pershing County School Board Trustee because I committees at the local, state and national levels. I have served on the sideration and thoughtful investigation. believe as a citizen it is my civic duty to ensure the continued success PGH Board of Trustees since 2010. I have also served 8 years on the For sure, this is the easiest part of the election process. Once the of the Pershing County School District. I currently have a nephew Pershing County Library Board of Trustees. successful candidate is sworn in, there is no more supposition, no more attending high school here in Pershing County and believe education innuendo, no more vague rhetoric; then starts the work. Thanks for the is vital to our future and the future of Pershing County. opportunity to share my beliefs. If elected to the school board I will be challenged with making Philosophy and Goals if re-elected: some very difficult fiscal decisions while keeping the education and Community service has been a basic philosophy of life for me Bendure, Ted Phillip safety of students and staff a top priority. I know I will be able to make for most of my life. As a young person growing up in a small town in Background and Experience these tough decisions while keeping an open mind and listening to all Oklahoma, much like Lovelock, I watched my parents being involved I am a graduate of Pershing County options. The decisions made by the school board have an impact on in community service activities. My father served several terms on the High School and received a Masters both staff and students. I want to ensure the decisions made will not City Council and as Mayor. Mom was active in women’s service clubs Degree in Resource Economics from have a negative impact on the education of our students. I also believe and scouting. It was natural for me to become involved in whatever the University of Nevada Reno. My it is very important to have a safe learning environment within the dis- made up my community. For more than 40 years, that community post graduate studies included educa- trict. Last year, the Sheriff’s Office was able to obtain a grant to place was the physical therapy profession and the healthcare system. Since tion at Ohio State University, Univer- a School Resource Officer within the school district. This program has retirement, my community is Lovelock and Pershing County and that sity of Arizona, University of Oklahoma, been very successful and it will be one of my priorities to keep a law commitment to community service continues. I believe that I can best National Judicial College and the Thun- enforcement officer within the district to help ensure the safety of both serve my new community (since 2001) by sharing the knowledge and derbird School of International Manage- staff and students. experience gained through my previous experiences. ment. I served as Deputy State Court I am asking for your support in November. If I am elected, it will be My Goals, if re-elected, are to continue to: Administrator for the Nevada Supreme an honor and a privilege to serve as a member of the Pershing County • Work with other Board members and hospital management to Court, where my duties included pre- Ted Phillip Bendure School Board of Trustees. assure the continued financial viability of Pershing General Hospital; paring, presenting and administering • Work with other Board members and hospital staff to assure con- the biennial budget for the Judicial Branch of State Government. I Pershing County School District tinuation of the excellent level of patient care currently being provided also served as Nevada Chief Deputy Secretary of State. I have an and explore innovation in services; extensive background in hands on budgeting, personnel management, Trustee Seat C • Work with other Board members and hospital staff to seek oppor- program development and public involvement. Most importantly, I tunities for collaboration in program development and fund raising care about the future of Pershing County and want to witness the area Brinkerhoff, Walter A. opportunities with other community entities; prosper now and into the future. There was no response received • Work with other Board members and hospital staff to develop a from this candidate. strong culture of partnership between the Board, hospital staff and the community to meet the health care needs of our community; and What are your goals if elected? • Last, but not least, I want Pershing General Hospital to become The Lovelock Meadows Water District has changed managers 8 known as “The Best Little Hospital in the West!” (I happen to think it times in the past 10 years. Continual turnover in management creates already is!) instability and compromises the ability of the District to effectively meet the continuing needs of its customers. The District must provide for Pierce, Joseph L. sufficient potable water both in terms of capacity, quality and availability There was no response received if the District expects to meet the future water needs of the service from this candidate. CONTINUES ON NEXT COLUMN