Silver State Libertarian Leanings

I didn’t have the opportunity to see last night’s Democratic debate, but since it’s the talk of the town right now, I want to give some early thoughts on both sides of the isle. Since we are still a long ways out, look for a lot of changes to these ideas.
In the Blue Corner
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As part of our ongoing series, I have a look at some more bills coming up in our legislature.
SB97- At first glance I like this bill. It limits school administrator salaries to one and a half times the salary of the highest paid principal in the school district. I am all for getting the money […]

This will be an ongoing series as I get a chance to read through these bills.
SB 85- This is much like the PISTOL initiative. It would exclude economic development from eminant domain. This seems to be a pretty strong bi-partisan issue. I don’t know too many people who would be okay with losing their house […]

It has become quite apparent to me that both Reno and Sparks city councils are treating me like an annoying little kid. You know, the old, if you ignore him he will go away method. In all fairness, I did get one response to my emails to the city council. Mayor Cashell did have his […]

Dear City Council Member,
We have recently learned that you intend to move forward with your plan to ask the legislature to grant you the tax increase you seek to fund more police officers, despite the public plea that you tighten your fiscal belts and find sources for this money other than new taxes.
The Reno city […]

At least, according to Dave Aiazzi. I don’t know if anyone else heard him tear into me on Bill Manders yesterday, but according to Mr. Aiazzi, the reason I am upset about him wanting to raise taxes is because I dont’ understand them. By the way Dave, the sales tax in Washoe County is 7.375%. […]