Pahrump Valley Times: State Hopefuls Stress Experience
Republican contenders for state office stressed their experience during speeches at the Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner Friday night.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Brian Sandoval said he served two sessions in the Nevada Legislature, was the chief gaming regulator, Nevada attorney general and appointed a federal judge during the George W. Bush administration.
“One of my accomplishments that I’m proudest of is the creation of the Public Integrity Unit, because I believe government needs to be accountable, and government needs to be transparent and needs to pay attention to all of you,” Sandoval said.
“The Democrats in the Legislature have talked about revenue reform, and I will tell you that is code for tax increases and as governor I will use every fiber in my being to fight against any tax increases,” he said.
Reapportionment will also be an issue next year following the 2010 census, Sandoval said.
“We need a Republican in the governor’s mansion to make sure those lines are drawn in a way that is fair, so Republicans can continue to win all the elections for the State of Nevada in the very near future,” he said.
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Montandon, the former mayor of North Las Vegas, also touted his record.
“I had an opportunity to take a city with a great deal of resources; with land, with people, with vision, an air force base nearby, an economic engine nearby, lead it for 12 years and leave it a better place than when I started,” Montandon said.
“I trust you, if we get out of your way in government, that you can go back to work, you can make things, you can go back to being productive. That’s not our job. You know government doesn’t create jobs. As a matter of fact, every time government thinks they’re making a job, they’re taking one away from the private sector,” he said.
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