Erin BreenChannel 2 News
It's been said that timing is everything. And when it comes to our primary election, TMCC Political Science Professor Fred Lokken certainly thinks it makes a difference. Nevada's primary used to be in September and the general in November. That tightened up the campaign season. In 2005, the Nevada Legislature moved it to August and in 2009 they moved it to June. Lokken says that just doesn't serve the voters.
"They moved it in Nevada because the political parties pushed them to. They complained they didn't have enough time to get updated information for the general. But look at it. June is the end of the traditional school year and families are dealing with graduations. It's the beginning of the summer and that takes some out of the area. So no one is here to research the races and to vote," he says.
He says moving it to September would serve the people and democracy instead of the parties.
As for Ward #3 in Reno, it's one of four open seats and six candidates are running for it.
Oscar Delgado is a program manager and a healthcare coordinator for the Access to Healthcare Network. He sees jobs, housing and safety as top priorities in that district. www.DelgadoForReno.com
Chad Denhe is a technician for a medical supply company. His big concern is the city's spending. You may know his father, Sam Denhe from Reno City Council meetings. www.RenoCuitizen.com
Dennis Romeo works for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority and is backed by the carpenters union and contractors. He's concerned about communication and cooperation between local governmental agencies. www.DennisRomeo.com
Lisa Schmidt is a social studies teacher who is pushing to prioritize city spending and somehow turn unemployment around. http://on.fb.me/KuOnfQ
Michael Trudell is a small business owner. He says laying off people to balance the budget is the wrong approach. www.michaeltrudell.com
And - Cliff Young is a local attorney. He's the son of retired Supreme Court Justice Cliff Young. He says the flood plan and the city's bond debt should be top priorities for Ward #3. www.VoteCliffYoung.com
