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Written by Steve Sanson
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Saturday, 24 March 2007 |
If you want to bring change vote for people that will do the job be it incumbent or new comer. Do not let anyone take away your right to vote by saying your vote does not count, the machines are fixed, they have no chance, or they are not going to win anyway.
The Primary Elections are very important and it is your opportunity to place two candidates into the General Election. If one candidate receives over 50% of the vote in the primary there will be no General Election and that candidate with 50% of the vote or more is automatically declared the winner.
Vote for the person that will do the job, a person that is a straight shooter that does not give you any political rhetoric. Vote for a person that you know cares about your community, which has the communities best intentions at heart. They are out there and it is your job to find out about the candidates from web sights, talking to others whom know the candidates and finding out when and where to meet the candidates so you as the public can talk to them directly.
Some people flip a coin to vote or vote because of a person's sex, religion, color, or political party. Remember this is a nonpartisan race, vote for the person that you know in your heart of hearts has done, will keep doing, and or will do the job to the best to their ability.
Most people are not educated on the candidates that are seeking reelection or election. However, I have done my homework on all the candidates that are in this municipal race. Some races had very good candidates and the decision was a lot harder than most.
My choices are listed below for six offices including Las Vegas Mayor, Las Vegas City Council Ward 1, Las Vegas City Council Ward 5, Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Department 6, Henderson City Council Ward 2, and Boulder City Council.
Each candidate listed below believes in God and holds their religion to a high degree. Each candidate is Pro-Veterans and has been endorsed by the Veterans In Politics International.
I hope that the selections I have will help you at the voting poles. I already voted early and I feel great about my choices.
Oscar B. Goodman Las Vegas City Mayor
The 19th mayor of the city of Las Vegas, Goodman was reelected for a second four-year term in April 2003.
Goodman has been a champion of downtown revitalization, focusing his efforts on creating a downtown urban village filled with small businesses, boutiques, fine restaurants, bookstores, and an art component where the public can have social dialogue and exchange ideas. Goodman is also an advocate in building and cleaning up all six Wards.
During his first term, Goodman was successful in acquiring a 61-acre parcel in downtown Las Vegas without having to use eminent domain.
Goodman played an integral part in getting the first Class A office building built in the downtown area in more than 20 years and he worked to acquire the historic downtown post office, which will be used for a downtown cultural center.
Goodman has also led efforts to develop both an Arts District and an Entertainment District.
Goodman has helped place Las Vegas on the map. Goodman is determined to have a Sports Team Las Vegans can call their own. I have witnessed Mayor Goodman out at so many important events, truly involved in this city.
Goodman's motto is "Veterans First." To learn more about Oscar B. Goodman contact him at www.lasvegasnevada.gov or 229-6405.
Dr. Lois Tarkanian Las Vegas City Council Ward 1
Las Vegas City Councilwoman Tarkanian has returned integrity and respect back to Ward 1.
Tarkanian has lived in Ward 1 for over 33 years and all of her children and grandchildren have made Ward 1 their home.
Tarkanian has a personal connection to Ward 1. Tarkanian has been a life long Community Activist and Clark County School Board Trustee for twelve years.
Dr. Lois Tarkanian gave a life time of service to the citizens of Clark County. In Las Vegas Tarkanian was a teacher, education administrator, principal, and college instructor.
Tarkanian has been a Board member of several groups including Catholic Charities, Family and Child Treatment Center for Abused Children, and Professionals Empowering Parents.
Tarkanian has received dozens of awards and recognition including citizen of the year from WestCare, a facilities that helps abused and neglected children and families dealing with drugs and alcohol addictions.
Tarkanian has been a City Councilwoman for Ward 1 for the past two years and she has stated that she votes with her conscience at all City Council meetings.
To learn more about Lois Tarkanian contact her at www.lasvegasnevada.gov or 229-6405.
Stacie Truesdell Las Vegas City Council Ward 5
Truesdell is a born leader a person filled with energy and ideas. Truesdell is an athlete, a scholar, and a professional woman that always finishes what she starts.
Ward 5 needs a Councilwoman that will work for them and will listen to their concerns without judgment.
Truesdell began volunteering while in high school and is a life time resident of Ward 5.
Truesdell will use her legal background to better serve the constituency of Ward 5.
Truesdell has served as President of her Homeowners Association and she has fund raised for the Children's Advocacy Project.
Truesdell is scheduled to be on "Face The Tribune" at www.AllTalkRadio.net on Saturday, March 31st 11AM. To learn more about Stacie Truesdell please visit her website her at www.StacieTruesdell.com or contact her at 481-9185.
Bill Gonzalez Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Department 6
Gonzalez has the legal and business background needed to operate our courtrooms efficiently and effectively.
Gonzalez has a Law Degree and a Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Gonzalez has worked tirelessly to keep the City of Las Vegas safe.
In June 2003 Gonzalez was appointed as Vice-Chairman to the City of Las Vegas Housing Authority Board by the Mayor of Las Vegas.
Gonzalez has handled over 2,000 criminal cases as a Clark County Public Defender and he is an Experienced Trail Attorney.
Gonzalez appeared on "Face The Tribune" at www.AllTalkRadio.net. To learn more about Bill Gonzalez please visit his website at www.BillGonzalez.com or contact him at 284-1111.
Thomas Wagner Henderson City Council Ward 2
Wagner has been a law enforcement professional with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for nineteen years.
Wagner is the founded member of the Nevada Amber Alert Commission and co-author of the law enforcement criteria pertaining to issuing an Amber Alert and President of the Board of Directors for Nevada Child Seekers.
Wagner is the Vice President of the Nevada Police and Fire Olympics, which has over 3,000 participants yearly.
Wagner appeared on "Face The Tribune" at www.AllTalkRadio.net. To learn more about Thomas Wagner please contact him at www.ThomasWagner2007.com or at 326-3363.
Diane Hutchings Boulder City Council
Hutchings has worked hard to build Boulder City and she will do all that she can to protect and preserve what has been built.
Hutchings fully supports the controlled growth ordinance and she is vehemently opposed to allowing gaming in Boulder City.
Hutchings believes in open government and intends to be accessible to all the citizens of Boulder City.
Hutchings is a true champion wanting to hear the concerns and opinions of the citizens of Boulder City to better assist her in serving as a Council-person.
Hutchings appeared on "Face The Tribune" at www.AllTalkRadio.net. To learn more about Diane Hutchings please contact her at www.dianeforboulder2007.org or at 525-0609.
I believe that every elected official is responsible to serve the people, not to be served.
I believe that we are accountable not just to the voters but to the generations who will follow as well as those who have gone before us.
Our responsibility is to support and defend the founding principles of this great nation as noted in the Declaration of Independence.
These are the foundations of our freedoms and adherence to them is the best hope of freedom for the generations to follow.
I am confident that Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Councilwoman Ward 1 Lois Tarkanian, Candidate for Las Vegas City Council Ward 5 Stacie Truesdell, Candidate for Municipal Court Judge Department 6 Bill Gonzalez, Candidate for Henderson City Council Ward 2 Thomas Wagner, and Candidate for Boulder City Council Diane Hutchings will uphold these beliefs.
I believe that all the candidates listed above care about their community and the citizens they serve.
Early Voting Ends Friday, March 30th Vote early Vote smart.
The Last Day to Vote is in the Primary on Tuesday, April 3rd.
E-mail: SteveWSanson@cs.com phone 702 283 8088
Website: www.VeteransInPolitics.com
Listen to Steve Sanson weekly every Saturday at our NEW TIME 11AM Pacific time on "Face the Tribune" at www.AllTalkRadio.net.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 24 March 2007 )
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