Hello,
As we well understand the impact of the Nevada 2011 session will be unfolding over the next two years. SB 271, concerning growth and Lake Tahoe, reminds us of tough lessons learned when growth was a driving engine in Southern Nevada. The law maintains that there will be regulation, however , there is a window to move more rapidity in expanding development in the area. We also know that the devil is in the details. The LWVNV will be watching how SB 271 is implemented.
The tie breaker which settled the budget in session 2011 involves home rule. Local governments are now petitioning for return of funds taken to balance the 2009 budget. This too will most assuredly go to the courts. The budget revolves around revenue. The Nevada Tax system can not remain as is.
Citizens look to elected officials to speak for them and to represent their needs and issues. We can look back over 2011 and evaluaate the present team of elected officials and reference how they did their due diligence based upon their voting record to decide if they should remain in office or not. Some are looking to move into other elected positions. Name recognition and the fact that in addition to being elected to office they may be nice individuals is not a litmus test for remaining in public office.
Regards,
Sam King LWVNV Grassroots Advocate / Lobbyist
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