I am running because I am concerned that some of the decisions made by our current Commission may not have been in the best interest of Storey County residents. I also believe that not enough has been done to look forward at the implications of the rapid growth that TRI has brought to the County. In my mind self-interests and conflict of interests have gotten in the way of doing what is ultimately best for all of us.

I am running because I believe that I can do the job in a way that represents and benefits all of the citizens…I have no conflicts of interest to cloud my decisions.  My experience is broad and diverse. I have more than 30 years of business and management experience in senior management, policy making and leadership positions. I have worked in small and large organizations, in for-profit and non-profit sectors with established and start-up organizations.

I have a long track record of standing up for our rights as citizens at the various county meetings where policy is made. I have been doing my best as a citizen to stand up for those things I believe in and to represent all Storey County’s citizens’ interests at Commission meetings and other venues.

I have consistently challenged county leadership on issues relating to how they spend our money, how they treat people who question their actions, how they do business, how positions are created or filled, and why they do not adhere to NRS in some cases brought to their attention.

I have been involved in numerous community and volunteer activities throughout the county because I believe in giving back what you can, when you can, always.

As a way to keep people informed I have attended numerous county meetings over the years and published meeting summaries with context and editorials on bardeblog.com so that people would be aware of what is going on.

If you have read the blog you will see that I believe in and have stood up for:

• Fiscal responsibility, accountability and control
• Focusing on and improving the quality of life in each of our communities
• Bringing in tourism and business interests which create jobs and provide revenues in order to finance more services for all
• Balancing community quality of life issues with business interests
• Preserving what is unique and precious about “the Comstock way”  in each of our communities, change what is not working and improve what is working

I would like to continue to represent your interests as your County Commissioner from District 2, and if you believe as I do, I would appreciate your vote. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you as part of the campaign and hear your thoughts about what your needs are.  Please contact me directly with any questions, concerns or inputs you may have.