The Laughlin Herald

THE LEGAL LION OF LAUGHLIN LAYS TO REST

Ed Cooper Will Be A Tough Act To Replace

(October 24^th, 2010)

For those of you who haven’t already heard the news, Ed Cooper lost his battle with cancer this last Saturday night. Edward James Cooper, Esq. served this town for many years in a variety of capacities, but it is as the de facto Town Attorney, that he left his biggest mark. He will be remembered best, as the author of Laughlin independence, having written the legislation being carried forward to call for a vote on incorporation including a complete City Charter for the voters approval.

Letter To The Editor

RE: OUR TOWN ADVISORY BOARD AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

(December 1^st, 2009)

I recently read Mr. Frank Pilz’s letter to the Editor and your response.  I concur with the majority of the items discussed; however, I feel I must comment on a couple of points.

First of all, we never had a “right to vote” to elect the Laughlin Town Advisory Board (LTAB).  In Ordinance 490, which was signed in February, 1976 and formed the unincorporated town of Laughlin, it states that the LTAB will be appointed by the Clark County Commissioners.  At that time, the citizens did not push to have the LTAB elected, which was an option as provided in NRS 269.576.  Had they done so, we would have the “right to vote” today for the LTAB.  It is my belief that we are the victim of our own negligence.

Letter To The Editor

RE: WATER DISTRICT BILLING FORMULAS

(November 28^th, 2009)

Proposed Water District Billing Formulas

In July of this year, Bronson Mack of the Las Vegas Valley Water District/Big Bend Water District made a comprehensive presentation of the Water District’s $12 MILLION capital improvement requirements for the Township of Laughlin.

The presentation included a billing scenario which was ill received by both the members of the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation and the residents.  Bronson, both in that meeting, and in subsequent meetings and conversations, has encouraged all individuals and entities to submit their suggestions for billing scenarios.  The issue is really one of fairness - who should pay the bulk of expansion; current users or new developments; residential or non-residential.  There needs to be a formula that is fair among all parties.

Letter To The Editor

RE: CHANGES IN LAUGHLIN TRASH COLLECTION

(November 27^th, 2009)

My understanding from the Town Advisory Board Meeting was all that was needed to bring the new recycle program to Laughlin was a letter from the Town of Laughlin requesting the program.  So I assumed that a real quest to get Laughlin's true response would be launched.  By your article it appears that the Town Board thinks that they represent the people of Laughlin and were going to act in their behalf.  Are they now the City Council?  I don't remember voting them in to office. 

THE TOWN CRIER

Report From Town Hall – November 2009

(November 10^th, 2009)

The Laughlin Town Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting today. After a no doubt much appreciated absence from the pages of The Laughlin Herald, the Occupation Board will now have to once again have a voice speaking that their puppet master, Democratic County Commissioner and Harry Reid Commissar Steve Sisolak can’t muzzle. This was a more sedate meeting as they go, but nonetheless, there were plenty of issues residents of Gulag Laughlin should be aware of.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

They’re After Us Again

(September 14^th, 2009)

Virtually unnoticed recently, the Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a 'plan' from the County Clerk's office, which severely cut back on the office hours of the Clerk's offices in outlying communities.  Laughlin was cut back to three days a week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).  The chief reason given was that those offices being cut back were not doing enough business to warrant remaining open every day of the week.  Supposedly a study was done in coming to these conclusions, but it is doubtful that much thought was given to the hours involved.

THE TOWN CRIER

Report From Town Hall

(July 28^th, 2009)

The Laughlin Town Advisory Board recently held its regular monthly meeting. Despite the fact that the Board is filled with Quislings doing the biding of everyone but the voters of the township, this last meeting was a two thumbs up performance not to be missed. The Occupation Board is starting to come into its own, sort of like how a new soap opera needs a few episodes to find its feet. So much went on that this will be the longest article I’ve ever written for The Laughlin Herald.

Letter To The Editor

The Chamber Should Change

(July 4^th, 2009)

The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce should change its name.  It does not represent Laughlin Commerce.  Its Board of Directors is controlled, and must always be so, by the casinos.  The vast majority of its members are Arizona businesses.  In an interview on TV2, the full-time executives of the Bullhead City and the Laughlin Chambers agreed that Arizona was for retailing and residences, while Laughlin is for gaming, entertainment and the jobs they provide.

RESTRICTED HOUSING

The Last Thing Laughlin Needs Is Another Black Hole for Police Resources

(June 11^th 2009)

Laughlin has only recently discovered the full truth about a government funded housing project, The Vista Creek Apartments. Despite a series of misleading presentations and assertions we now know it for what it is – another black hole for police resources at the expense of millions of taxpayer dollars.

PARSE THE DIFFERENCE?

Slicing The Casinos Out Of A New City Isn’t Ideal – But It’s Not A Deal Killer Either

(May 3^rd, 2009)

AB 383, the Laughlin incorporation bill, didn’t make it out of committee on its own, but a parliamentary maneuver may move it along as a rider to another bill soon, thanks to the tireless efforts of Assemblyman Joe Hardy. The key to this may be a compromise idea of not including dissenting casinos in the new city. This may not sound like the best possible solution and frankly it’s not, but it’s infinitely better than remaining as serfs to Lord Sisolak and getting no city at all.

IT COUNTS MORE THAN YOU THINK

Voting This Wednesday Will Speak Truth To Power

(March 30th, 2009)]

This Wednesday Laughlin citizens will have yet another opportunity to vote for local representatives. An ad hoc straw poll will be held from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Laughlin Community Church at 2910 Needles Highway, next door to the Mobil Gas Station. Every registered voter is eligible to cast a vote. As I said back in October, it really does matter who sits on the Town Advisory Board. Many have felt that the Occupation has become a fact of life and we’re helpless to do anything about. And yet already, one illegitimate Board member has been forced to resign. So everyone needs to vote. For the record, I will once again list the candidates I endorse – and why.

NOLI NOTHIS PERMITTERE TE TERERE

An Open Letter To The Reverend Gene Lee

(March 27^th, 2009)

Dear Gene,

I feel compelled to say a few words about some unfair criticism that has come your way in the last week or so. First the straw poll on the 1st and the inaccuracy of the statement about violating your tax exempt status. This is a clearly non-partisan event. Many churches tread on far shakier ground when they host events chaired by the League of Women Voters which has lied for years about their 'impartiality". But that's a left leaning bias so I'll assume that a few of our more radical residents find that acceptable. Secondly I find it disconcerting that some residents either can not or will not understand the distinction between the various events that collectively comprise Townfest. It is not a monolithic event, although I understand that socialists prefer to manage society in that manner. I am given to understand that the Carnival has always been a separate church event that takes place simultaneously during Townfest, but is not a specifically Townfest event, anymore than the various events that Kiwanis or Rotary put on during those days. Are Laughlin's service clubs next to be audited? Lastly there seems to be a few voices who object to the Townfest, the Carnival and the Town Advisory Board all being run by the same general group of people, even though the first two are private events. So I have an idea to address this objection.

Why don't we have a vote about it?

Gene, I'll see you on April 1st. Have a swell weekend!

We welcome the public’s feedback. Please send your Letters To The Editor to editor@laughlinherald.com

STAND UP AND BE HEARD

Testimony Before The  Nevada Assembly Committee of Government Affairs

(March 27^th, 2009 )

Last Monday I exercised my right as a citizen and traveled to the Grant Sawyer State Building in Las Vegas as did two other somewhat more prominent Laughlin residents, Former Laughlin Town Advisory Board Chair Kathy Ochs and Dick McCall who has been active in civic affairs for many, many years. We were there to support Assembly Bill 383 which would allow Laughlin residents to choose the option to incorporate. Below is the text of the comments I made.

FAKE FINDERS

A Political Sleight Of Hand Show

(March 15^th, 2009)

As if the Occupation of Laughlin wasn’t bad enough, radical left wing Democrats in the county bureaucracy are mobilizing a propaganda effort to hypnotize the citizens of Laughlin from escaping from behind the partisan Iron Curtain that the All Democratic Board of County Commissioners have lowered on our town. The so called “fact finders” as they call themselves will have an illusionist show filled with fake facts open to the public on Monday, March 16th, 2009 at the Laughlin Public Library at 3:30 PM. I strongly urge all Laughlin residents to attend this meeting and keep the facts in front of the public. KLBC-TV will be there, the “fact finders will perform their feats of prestidigitation and I will play the role of the skeptical debunker who turns on the lights in the middle of the performance and shows everyone how the trick is done. A good time should be expected by all. Except for the fork tongued collaborators putting on this dog and pony show. Them I don’t promise a good time.

We welcome the public’s feedback. Please send your Letters To The Editor to editor@laughlinherald.com

SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE

All Laughlin Citizens Need To Sign The Petition Against The Occupation

(22 February 2009)

If you haven’t signed the recall petition against the election vandals who stole our Town Advisory Board, (except for the one who simply bought her seat) now is the time to step up to the plate. Don’t let them serve one single day thinking they got away with the heist. Any Laughlin citizen may now go to the business office of KLBC-TV Channel 2 in the Aldapes shopping center during normal business hours and ask to sign the petition. It asks the Board of Commissioners to remove the current illegitimate board, appoint the rightful winners of the straw poll and pass an ordinance guaranteeing election rights in the future. Your signature really does matter because it help keep the light of liberty alive in Laughlin. Don’t let Commissar Steve Sisolak crush us under the heel of his storm troopers jack boot.

We welcome the public’s feedback. Please send your Letters To The Editor to editor@laughlinherald.com

THE LAUGHLIN HERALD WILL RETURN NEXT SUNDAY THE 22ND - HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY.

Thank you for your continued support

ROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL

A Key Social Service in Laughlin Now Has No Choice

(February 1^st, 2009)

I’ve never been a particularly fervent proponent of government solutions to societal problems. Ronald Reagan’s voice still rings true to my ear when I recall the words from his 1981 inaugural address, "Government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem." But conservatives have their compassionate side as well. If you survey most reasonable people and ask them if they support giving welfare to people, a majority will say no, but if you rephrase the question and ask the same people, should the government help the truly needy, a majority will also agree. And that’s where we stand today with trying to find an alternative to our gutted mental health clinic. It’s broke, broken and discredited.

THE TWO FIFTHS COMPROMISE

What’s Next? Separate Drinking Fountains?

(January 26^th, 2009)

In 1787 our nation crafted a political compromise at our Constitutional Convention that was not one of our nation’s finer moments. It was known as the Three Fifths Compromise. Reduced to its most basic, it said slaves counted as three fifths of a person for voting, not that they could vote in the first place of course. Steve Sisolak seems to think that the serfs of Laughlin should be happy with his own Two Fifths Compromise.

TO THE BARRICADES

Preparing For A Long Protracted War

(January 22^nd, 2009)

THE LAUGHLIN HERALD APOLOGIZES FOR THE DELAY IN THIS SPECIAL EDITION

Over forty of Laughlin’s dedicated citizens made the trip to speak to the Clark County Board of Commissioners this last Tuesday. We made this town’s opinions heard in a dignified but firm manner. But the reaction of Commissioner Steve Sisolak afterwards made it clear that he will not budge in his dictatorial abolition of our voting rights. He has already tried to co-opt some citizens to give the impression that some compromise offering us second class citizenship would be magnanimous. Rosa Parks wouldn’t accept that and neither should we.

JOIN THE RESISTANCE!

Free Transportation To Las Vegas To Protest The Occupation Government

(January 18^th, 2009)

Today is a brief comment and a call to arms. Tuesday morning at 7:00 A.M. a caravan of buses and cars will leave the parking lot at Aldape’s Supermarket to bring outraged Laughlin residents to the meeting that day of the Clark County Board of Commissioners to protest the illegitimate violations of voting rights of the people of Laughlin. If you want a ride on the bus, you must make a reservation by calling The Laughlin Herald at 298-5791. The ride is free, but bring lunch and snack money as it will be a long day. A special edition of The Laughlin Herald will appear on Wednesday to update citizens on what transpired in Las Vegas.

We welcome the public’s feedback. Please send your Letters To The Editor to editor@laughlinherald.com

LIBERATE LAUGHLIN

This Tuesday Laughlin Will Be Occupied By A Hostile and Illegitimate Government

(January 11^th, 2009)

This Tuesday at the Laughlin Town Hall, a dark day will dawn. As Eastern Europe collapsed in the vanguard of Communist armies in the waning days of the Second World War, the people of that unfortunate part of the world had governments, not of their choice, imposed on them against their will. On this Tuesday in history, that grim scenario will play out again in our own community.   

WEBSITE GROWING PAINS

It’s Time That The Town Government Website Live Up To Its Potential

(January 4^th, 2009)

The Township of Laughlin has a website. Really I’m not kidding. Not easy to find and when you do, it’s, well, let’s say a little underwhelming. I’ve been having some trouble deciding if it sucks because the public sector is usually about twenty years behind the real world or because county staff doesn’t want to provide a real source of government information to citizens. After all, if you do that, the damn citizens might start showing up and getting involved.

LAUGHLIN IN 2009

Challenges in the Political Landscape in the coming year

(December 28^th, 2008)

A host of public problems will face Laughlin residents next year and some of them may actually be acknowledged as existing by both civic leaders and local media. There are actually some recent signs that political discourse in our Township is going beyond polite non-discussion. Here’s what’s at the top of the non-polite discussion list for The Laughlin Herald in the annus novus.

GOLD PLATING BUREAUCRATS

Half A Million Dollars For A Glorified Concrete Sidewalk? You Betcha.

(December 7^th, 2008)

Government at all levels is increasingly out of money for services and programs of all sorts and one might think that after several decades of hearing one insincere public official after another talk about it, this would be a pretty good time to finally start to genuinely reinvent government. Somewhere. Anywhere. Well, don’t look to the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department to be a trendsetter. But if you want someone to take a shredder and make some of that cool money confetti with your tax dollars, they’re on top of it. 

THE BLIND LEADING THE BLIND

Laughlin As A Community Needs To Get Its Collective Calendar Together

(November 16^th, 2008)

Three days ago I spoke briefly to the Laughlin Town Advisory Board about the need for a Master Community Calendar. There have, in the last several weeks, as there will be ahead of us, a large number of public events and activities. We’ve recently seen once again that events sometimes, for want of a better term, stumble over each other.

SO WHO DO YOU LIKE ON THE FOURTH?

The Laughlin Herald’s Endorsements for Town Advisory Board

(October 26^th, 2008)

Laughlin is a community on the cusp of significant change. Missing millions of dollars, unfunded infrastructure, possible incorporation and overcharging for fire protection are just a few of the issues facing our town and they’re not going away. As we’ve seen from the recent controversy over the casino definition ordinance, it really does matter who sits on the Town Advisory Board, so with that in mind, here are the people The Laughlin Herald officially thinks should – and should not- serve on the Board. 

MUCKRAKING IN LAUGHLIN

A Great American Tradition Has Great Utility In Any Community

(October 19^th, 2008)

A reader recently took issue with my use of the word “muckraker” to describe KLAS-TV Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp, feeling it was both a negative term and one that was never used to describe Mr. Knapp. Wrong on both counts. A simple search engine inquiry will disprove the latter and the former can be dismissed with only slightly greater historical and journalistic exploration. As I promised earlier here’s my take on the art and science of muckraking and what it means to Laughlin. 

CORRECTION - ERROR

Improper Attribution

(October 12^th, 2008)

In the October 5th, 2008 edition of The Laughlin Herald, I made reference to a report by KLAS-TV Channel 8 in  Las Vegas in which I attribute the reporting of the story to their Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp. Alert reader John Geremia pointed out that in fact it was another KLAS investigative reporter, Jonathan Humbert who wrote and reported the story. The Laughlin Herald apologizes for the error.

Due to the recent very sad death of my lovely wife Linda’s father, a planned article on the great American tradition of investigative reporting known as muckraking and what it means to Laughlin, will be published next week.

We welcome the public’s feedback. Please send your Letters To The Editor to editor@laughlinherald.com

WHERE’S THE FIRE?

There IS smoke, but let’s not throw out the extinguisher with the bathwater

(October 5^th, 2008)

Almost exactly one year ago I published the first two articles in The Laughlin Herald. Both, but especially the second one, touched on the issue of the excessive expense of Fire Protection Services for Laughlin. Now as we celebrate one year of very small muckraking a much bigger and better known muckraker, George Knapp, investigative reporter from KLAS-TV Channel 8 in  Las Vegas  has laid out the staggering details of those costs. Most residents will not argue that the costs are too high. The real question here is what to do about it.

Letter To The Editor

RE: EVERYONE WILL JUST HAVE TO TAKE A BREATH

(August 10^th, 2008)

I don’t know what school of economics you attended, but I received no economic instruction in achieving my degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach, that begins to match your assertions. How in the world did you arrive at the notion that the new ordinance will drive out lending to current casinos? Your logical approach would give you an "F" if you were taking Logic 101 in college.

EVERYONE WILL JUST HAVE TO TAKE A BREATH

As much as all parties want a resolution to the Casino Definition Ordinance they’ll just have to wait

(August 4^th, 2008)

Meetings of the Laughlin Town Advisory Board and the LTAB Community Development Committee have had a number of well attended and well contested meetings. At issue is whether Laughlin should be exempted from the county’s minimum standards for a full service casino, which are stricter, and not coincidentally, more expensive, than those of the state. Both sides want this to be resolved and go away forever. But doing so in favor of either side needs to wait.

MY FAVORITE SHOW GETS THE AXE

But The Laughlin Government Channel Goes On & On – With Nothing

(20 July 2008)

Have you ever noticed how often you start watching a new television program and just as you really start to like it, it get’s cancelled? But another show that’s less entertaining than static and twice as stupid goes and on and forever? That’s how I feel about the Laughlin Government Channel 14.

SUCKERFISH WARS, EPISODE 2

Attack of the Southern Nevada Water Authority

(July 14^th, 2008)

The June 10^th, 2008 minutes of the Laughlin Town Advisory Board had six pages of testimony from Holly Cheong, Environmental Planner for the Nevada Water Authority together with questions and comments from Board members. What was all the hoopla about? The fifteen acres of the Big Bend Conservation Area, which is on the site that was formerly the Boy Scout Camp at the south end of town. More accurately, the hoopla was about the fantasy and equivocation Ms. Cheong wove and the Board’s attempt to get a straight answer – without much success. 

COMMITTEES IN CRISIS, PART 2

Half A Year Has Passed And What Do We Have To Show For It?

(May 28^th, 2008)

About six months ago The Laughlin Herald featured an article calling for reform of out Town Committees. Half a year later, what do we have to show for it? Two of the townships five Standing Committees are paralyzed and eight of the last nine meetings have resulted in not a damn thing being accomplished because they failed, over and over and over again to achieve a quorum.

NOT ON THE SAME PAGE

Clearly This Town Is Not Of One Mind On The Resort Definition Ordinance – But Suckerfish Are Another Matter

(May 19^th, 2008)

They didn’t run out of chairs at Town Hall last week, but suffice it to say the ones they had got some use. It was one of the largest public turnouts in recent memory. And many of those in attendance were there to protest the abrupt proposed change in the county resort definition ordinance. But it was a double feature that day.

HEAVY LIFTING

The Town Board Has A Heavy Agenda This Week And It’s Only The Tip Of The Iceberg

(May 11^th, 2008)

The Laughlin Town Advisory Board has an agenda that’s especially full with numerous important items they will be discussing this Tuesday at 1:30 PM. Not only are the items important to every single resident in this town but in and of themselves they represent just the acknowledgment of issues that will take months if not several years of work to resolve.

THE LAUGHLIN HERALD NOW PUBLISHES EVERY SUNDAY

Thank you for your continued support

WOULDN’T IT BE EASIER TO BURN IT DOWN?

Mental Health Officials in Reno Would Rather Slowly Poision Laughlin Clinic 

(May 4^th, 2008)

After having failed to strangle the Laughlin Community Mental Health Center before it was even born, officials at the State Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services switched to a strategy of waging a two plus year campaign to try and keep the Center from actually doing anything. Outraged at being overruled by legislators whose only claim to legitimacy is that they were, lemme see, oh yeah, elected by the people, they figured if you can’t kill it outright, cripple it.

Letter To The Editor

RE: A BAD TIME TO CHANGE A BAD LAW

(April 21^st, 2008)

I am glad to see that you agree that the current ordinance defining resort casino's for Clark County is a bad law, particularly as it impacts Laughlin.

However, you then say it is not time to change this bad law. In my opinion, a bad law should be changed at the first opportunity. This is the first opportunity Laughlin has had to change this bad law for a number of years.

A BAD TIME TO CHANGE A BAD LAW

Laughlin Needs Relief From The Resort Definition Ordinance – But Not When It Threatens Jobs

(April 7^th, 2008)

This Tuesday Afternoon the Laughlin Town Advisory Board will take up the issue on whether to formally request that the Board of County Commissioners exempt Laughlin from the county resort definition ordinance. The ordinance was a bad one to begin with; it restrained trade and took away property rights. But it’s been in effect for ten years now. To repeal it suddenly could be devastating to jobs in a small town that’s already seen one round of layoffs after another over the last year.

WHAT IF THEY GAVE A MEETING AND NO ONE CAME?

Last Weeks Meeting of the Clark County Republican Central Committee Failed to Achieve A Quorum – And That’s Not Bad

(March 22^nd, 2008)

I traveled to Las Vegas with my lovely wife Linda last week to attend a meeting of the Clark County Republican Central Committee. About 15 minutes into the meeting someone demanded a quorum count. Guess what? With about 240 people in attendance, we didn’t have enough members on the floor to conduct business. And the meeting still went on for two hours. And yet, it would have to be considered a success.

YOUR EDITOR IS OFF THIS WEEK

A Full Report of this weeks meeting of the Clark County Republican Central Committee in our next issue.

GOP CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

The Laughlin Delegation at The  Clark County Republican Convention

(March 9^th, 2008)

The Clark County Republican Convention was this Saturday at The Orleans Casino in Las Vegas. Both of Laughlin’s Precincts sent delegates to participate in the largest such convention in Nevada history. Usually a gathering of about 300 delegates, this record shattering meeting had a door busting 3000 plus attendees. It was not without its’ logistical problems or political controversies, but nonetheless represents the beginning of nothing less than a Republican Renaissance in Nevada.

TIME TO RESHUFFLE THE BOARD

Glady Laughlin

Will Be Missed Not Only In Our Hearts But In The Halls Of Government As Well

(March 2^nd, 2008)

Glady Laughlin, who served the Township of Laughlin so well, for so many years, in so many capacities, was bid a fond farewell at a standing room only memorial service this last Saturday. Not only will her warmth, compassion and humanity be missed, but she leaves a void in our town government that will very difficult to fill. A few hard decisions will have to be made.

 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Re: Channel What? & Who’s Next?

(February 18^th, 2008)

Hey Jordan,

Was checking out your website today [Editor - February 11th] for the first time. I have to say that I concur with several of your thoughts on the site. I especially agree about the underutilized Channel 14. There are a multitude of things that could be put on that site instead of the endless scrolling of repetitive information. Also the lack of a town sponsored community calendar so we limit the duplication of multiple events held on the same day. Channel 14 might be a logical place for that.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

RE: WHO’S NEXT

(February 17^th, 2008)

Times For Meetings Are Good Leadership Decisions.

People have complained before about having to wait until the end of the meeting for 'public comments', or what some call 'new business'.  People have complained about only having 3 minutes to speak.  Then from my experience this is not adhered to as individuals do speak longer if they are of the status quo, or if the Board likes what you have to say, or its a Town Board member or Jackie Brady's staff. The LTAB meetings aren't exactly run under the standard of 'Robert's Rules of Order'.

WHO’S NEXT?

Long Drawn Out Town Board Meetings Shouldn’t Shut Out Ordinary Citizens 
(February 9^th, 2008)

Last December, I wrote about a presentation made to the Laughlin Town Advisory Board by some out of town county staffers that I described as an “unbearable nightmare of this two and a half hour water torture”. As I noted that day, many Laughlin residents who had issues of importance to them on this topic and wanted to speak publicly were forced out by sheer exhaustion. An individual topic can be front loaded to keep out public comment, but there’s another barrier to free speech that exists at every single regular monthly meeting of the Board that no one has raised a complaint about.

NEXT ISSUE WILL BE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

POTPOURRI

A Brief Collection of Political & Government News and Links

(January 28^th 2008)

This week I want to share some brief news items as well as some links that will help Laughlin residents be better informed about Clark County Government. I urge you not to read these passively, but to better inform yourselves as to what you should demand from your local government. So please read on…

 

LOST IN SPACE

Laughlin’s Republicans Have Been Abandoned On The Edge Of The Galaxy

(January 19^th 2008)

As the Republican Precinct Captain for the Eastside of Laughlin I chaired one of Laughlin’s two GOP Caucuses today with my fellow Precinct Captain Jim Legler who chaired the caucus for the Westside. And aside from the many issues of whether the caucuses were a good idea to begin with  something beyond the scope of purely Laughlin politics and this newspaper  one thing that became increasingly clear is that many Laughlin Republicans feel they have been left out in cold by their party.