The self-nominations result in a delegation that is less than Clark County’s allotment of the delegates to the State Convention. Notwithstanding, the rules do not permit the addition of delegates to fill Clark County’s allotment by any other means. Therefore, the submission of alternate delegates or other provisional delegates from Clark County to the 2012 Nevada Republican Convention by any member of the Clark County Central Committee is unauthorized.

Furthermore, if any other persons besides the 1395 duly self-nominated delegates from the county convention attempt to self-nominate or ask to be seated at the Nevada Republican Convention, it is resolved that the Clark County Executive Board does not support this action.

County Party Secretary to transmit this resolution to the Nevada Republican Party Secretary.

On March 13, 2012, Governor Brian Sandoval issued a statement that he will be extending the so-called “sunset” taxes past their scheduled expiration. The “sunset” taxes were passed in the 2009 legislature as temporary taxes with a built-in expiration date of June, 2011, which was then extended to June 2013. In Governor Sandoval’s proposed budget, this expiration date will be extended back to June 2015. This action directly contradicts his 2010 campaign statement that, “raising taxes is the worst possible thing you can do” after a recession.

In his recent statement, the Governor is trying to posture himself as being against tax increases, asking taxpayers to not consider the re-extension of a tax that was scheduled to expire as a tax increase. The Clark County Republican Party (CCRP) considers the prevention of the scheduled expiration of a tax as being analogous to directly raising taxes. It is deeply disappointing to see Governor Sandoval once again renege on his “no-new tax” promise by preventing the “sunset” taxes from expiring as scheduled. Raising taxes on Nevadans in the midst of this terrible recession is not an appropriate solution to the state’s budgetary woes.

Moreover, the “sunset” taxes specifically reduce the prospects of an economic recovery by making Nevada less attractive to new businesses. The original temporary taxes included, amongst other things, a doubling of both the private-sector payroll tax as well as the cost of business licensing. To prevent their scheduled expiration will only further discourage new businesses (and the jobs that they create) from coming to Nevada.

The Republican Party must stand with the people and offer an alternative to big government ideology. In addition to offering resistance to the call for ever higher rates of government spending and taxation, it is imperative that Republican leaders honor their promises made to their constituents. This breach of trust by Governor Sandoval must not be replicated by fellow Nevada Republican policymakers.

The CCRP has also observed that Republican Senators Michael Roberson, Greg Brower, and Ben Kieckheifer expressed their support for this tax increase. Considering Senator Roberson campaigned on the promise of repealing these specific taxes, supporting their extension now is particularly disconcerting. The trust between citizens and elected officials is of paramount importance to the CCRP. Any actions that compromise that trust are detrimental to the integrity of the Republican Party as a whole, and must be avoided whenever possible.

The increased budgetary burden imposed by the President’s Health and Affordability Act is substantial and must be addressed by Nevada policymakers. The solution, however, is not to raise taxes again. The non-partisan, non-profit Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) has just released their Solutions 2013 pamphlet which offers Nevada policymakers 88 pages of policy changes that can result in reduced expenditures, without resorting to tax hikes.

It is the responsibility of Republican leaders to promote fiscally responsible, conservative solutions that put the taxpayers first. As such, we encourage our Republican elected officials to reconsider their support for this tax increase. The CCRP asks all Nevada Republican voters to express their concerns directly to the Governor and any other Republican policymakers who support this misguided proposal.

Las Vegas, Nevada – October 13, 2011 – On Monday and Tuesday, judicial hearings were held in Las Vegas and Carson City concerning the redistricting of state’s Legislative and Congressional districts that reflect demographic changes determined by the 2010 census. The hearings were held by three Special Masters appointed by Carson City District Judge James T. Russell. Judge Russell tasked the Masters to complete their redistricting maps by October 21st.

In response to sentiment in the Hispanic community, the Nevada Republican Party strongly argued that there should be a Congressional District with a majority Hispanic population that presents an opportunity for a Hispanic Representative to be elected to Congress. The Republican redistricting plan submitted to the Legislature provided a Hispanic Congressional District and 12 Hispanic Legislative Districts. The Democrats, who controlled the 2011 Legislature, would not even allow this plan to be brought to the floor for consideration. At the redistricting hearings, the Democrats were adamant in their opposition to a “majority-minority” Congressional District that would provide representation to Hispanics.

The attorneys for the Republican Party pointed out the unfairness of the two redistricting plans submitted to Governor Sandoval by the Democrats. The Governor wisely vetoed both bills. Not only were these plans unfair to Hispanics, both plans were grossly politically biased. Each Democratic plan, and every subsequent plan submitted to the court by the Democrats, would assure that the Democrats would control both the state senate and the assembly until the next census 10 years from now. The Democrats forced this result by drawing Legislative districts such that over sixty percent of the districts would have a safe majority of Democrats, thus guaranteeing that both the assembly and senate would remained under the firm control of the Democrats.

Republicans who testified at the hearing requested the special masters to provide redistricting that would assure that all of State’s people would be represented fairly in the Legislature, not just the Democrats.

Clark County Republican Party Vice Chairman Woody Stroupe stated that the redistricting lines should be fair both politically and geographically. He also stated that the Hispanics deserve fair representation, as they make up almost 25 percent of Nevada’s population.

Rick Houghtelling, Clark County Republican Party executive board member and chairman of the Legislative Committee stated that the new district lines should be drawn by population as required by the US Constitution and Nevada Law, without any partisan gerrymandering, so that every Nevadan has an equal vote in our elections.

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Clark County Republican Party
241 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 140
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-258-9184
www.clarkgop.org

A lot of concern and misinformation about the Nevada Republican Party pushing through same-day registration for the Feb. 18th Presidential Caucus has made its way around by email over the last few days. Much of this information is inaccurate. The diatribe from TRUNC is full of inaccuracies and insults, and I have responded to the authors telling them so. I hope the next time they put out a press release they will take the time to write one that is logical, accurate, and, most of all, respectful to the people with whom they are disagreeing. We should be able to disagree without becoming insulting.

I mean, after all, we are not Democrats.

Here is the straight story. On July 20th, the State Executive Committee met for its monthly telecom. There was a discussion of providing same-day registration at the caucus and how successful the Democrats had been in registering new voters in 2008. There was nothing written in the rules either way about registration. The Committee discussed it and voted to
allow it as part of the caucus. After so many voiced their concerns, the Committee agreed to reconsider the motion and voted unanimously to withdraw the July 20th motion and put this item on the agenda at the Oct 22nd NRCC meeting, so that you could all hear the same information the committee received.

Until then, let me clear up some of the misinformation that has been sent out in emails:

1. This was done in secret and is being rammed down the State’s throat by outside operatives.
Not true. This was done in an open discussion at an open committee meeting. There were no “outside operatives” in attendance.

2. The state is taking over the caucus, disregarding the precinct meetings and also using it as a fundraiser for the NRP.
Not true. There is a draft of a proposed caucus plan. Each Board member was asked to submit comments. I submitted 28 general and specific comments about the draft plan, pointing out conflicts with the NRP bylaws and the rules agreed to by the NRCC. Others submitted their comments along the same line as well. To put you at ease, all three of the county chairmen who sit on the committee are on the same page when it comes to the caucus, so there will be major changes to that draft.

3. The rules have already been sent to the RNC and can’t be changed.
Therefore, same-day registration is a done deal.
Not true. The rules that were submitted to the RNC were the ones approved in Carson City in April. Voting to include same-day registration would actually have to be done after the deadline and taken into consideration separately by the RNC. It is not a done deal.

For some reason, there are folks who prefer to react to rumor and partial stories without taking the time to gather all the facts, then present a logic-based, factual, unemotional opinion that backs their position. There are others who see sinister motives and plots behind every effort. It’s easy to throw mud balls, but it doesn’t solve problems. It eventually causes more problems and diminishes trust in those who are working for the right cause for the right reasons. No one wins. Your Executive committee is engaged in making sure Nevada has a successful caucus.

From here forward, I ask that you stop the accusations, finger pointing, and rush to judgment, and take the time to get all the facts on the issue.

Please continue the great work you all are doing. The CCRP did a great job with the CD2 election.

The leadership is working on the political plan for 2012.

CCRP members have been to three very successful outreach events, registering new voters, recruiting candidates, and meeting contacts to work with. We have great candidates who are already being trained.

I am very actively involved in all that is going on at the state level, and I have Clark County’s interests Number One on my priority list. I thank all of you who provide inputs to me on this issue. Your voices were heard.

I encourage all who are NRCC members to attend the meeting on October 22nd at the Venetian. Those who are not members are welcome to attend as guests.

Let’s keep up the great work!

Dave

Clark County Republican Party
241 W Charleston Blvd, Ste 140
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-258-9184
www.clarkgop.org

In 2012, we have a great opportunity as Republicans to change the political landscape.  We have a US Senate seat, four Congressional Districts, State Senate, Assembly, County Commission, Clark County School Board, and judicial races that we need to win.  And, of course, we will be electing a President as well.  How can you help?  For each of us, we have to do just one thing:  Get Active!

Next year will kick off with our Presidential Caucus in February.  Then we will have the Clark County Republican convention in March.  In May will be the Nevada State Republican Convention, and in June, the Primary Election.  Once summer hits, the pace picks up as our Party and nominees work toward winning the General Election.  And in November, we vote for those who we believe will make our country and our state a better place to live, work, and play.

As you can see, there is a lot to do next year.  And we need YOUR help to make it happen.  This is not the time to sit home and watch it all happen on TV.  Get Active!  Come to the CCRP Headquarters, or call us and say, “I want to help.”  If you want to work with a particular candidate’s campaign, we can get you in contact with them.  If you want to help make phone calls, knock on doors, stuff envelopes, or any number of activities involved in a campaign, we have a great team at the CCRP who stand ready to point you in a direction and provide you with the training and tools you’ll need.

I am proud to be serving as the Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party at this exciting and critical time.  We have a team of dedicated volunteers already working hard to make 2012 a great year for Republicans in Clark County, in Nevada, and throughout the United States.  But, we need more.  It will take a whole lot of us, working together, to make this happen.  Join us today.  Help us elect people who will lead our government according to our Constitution, not by what some activist judge says.  Help us elect people who will represent “We the People” and not the special interests.  Help us elect people who will increase opportunities for our citizens in Nevada and across the nation.  Help us elect people who will actually fix education rather than just talk about the problems.  Help us make Nevada a Red state in 2012.  Get Active!

Dave Gibbs
Chairman

Senator Elizabeth Halseth is opposing this bill and she needs our support.  Please call or email her and all the other committee members to let them know that we vote oppose SB235.  The committee members and their phone numbers are:  Chairman Shirley Breeden (775-684-1457): Senators; Michael Schneider (VC) (775-684-6502), John Lee (702-647-3550), Mark Manendo (775-684-6503) , Elizabeth Halseth (775-684-1421), Michael McGinness (775-684-1442), and Dean Rhoads (775-684-1447).

Emails; sbreeden@sen.state.nv.us , mscheider@sen.state.nv.us , jlee@sen.state.nv.us ,mmanendo@sen.state.nv.us, mmcginness@sen.state.nv.us, drhoads@sen.state.nv.us ,ehalseth@sen.state.nv.us,

Elwood Stroupe, Vice Chairman - Clark County Republican Party

Carole Long, Voter Rights Committee Chair - Clark County Republican Party