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This Ain’t Your Dad’s Election — Or Is It?

Now I’m sure I speak for all Nor’Townies when I say that the entrance of the Mayor Pro Tempore’s son into the race for city council Ward 2 was just what the elections needed to spotlight the incestuous and inbred nature of North Las Vegas politics. Why, it’s just the sort of thing that makes [...]

Nevermind Sludge Cakes

Others have talking points, quick hits, or gleanettes. Nor’Towners are stuck with Sludge Cakes!

Looks the plan by NVEnergy to build another set of power transmission lines near the proposed Ice Age Park has blown a fuse. News came out Friday that the Paiute tribe has decided to allow power lines to pass through their [...]

Meeting on Firefighters Emergency Transport Canceled

UPDATE: THIS MEETING IS NOT CANCELED. SEE NEXT POST!

According to the North Las Vegas HOA Alliance folk, the special meeting at 4:30 pm of City Council is canceled. That’s the one where council was going to consider a proposal from the firefighters to take over some emergency transport services.

I guess the city has [...]

Nor'Town Teabaggers! Town Halls Coming!

Feel the urge to scream at a government official? Teabag a Town Hall?

You’ll have plenty of chances in the coming weeks to have some fun with North Las Vegas elected officials.

First Up: Mayor Pro Temp William Robinson: Ward 2.

WHEN: 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11

WHERE: [...]

And the Winner Is….

Mayor:

Buck 5,364Robinson 4,427

Council 3:

Wood 1,650Carvalho 1,244

Judge:

Hoeffgen 5,369Kimble-Simms 4,160

Buck wins an astounding 6% of the registered voters as off-year elections prove once again primarily to benefit the campaign consultants.

Price per vote in the mayoral: $82.

Next question: who will council pick to finish up Buck's coucil term? [...]

The Debate

Here's the vid of the debate between Shari Buck and William Robinson. Click the arrow to watch, or follow this link http://bit.ly/en6Kv.

Other coverage:

NLV mayoral candidates cordial in only debate – Las Vegas Sun Elephant sits in room throughout NLV debate – Las Vegas Sun

Frankly, I suspect most of us were quite [...]

Who Owns the Candidates: Campaign Finance Reports

The second round of Campaign finance reports are in. Highlights:

Park Highlands principal Gerry Goett is still pumping money into both candidates’ coffers despite Park Highlands being in bankruptcy. Casinos still have lots of cash to throw around. Buck has spent about $70,000 more than Robinson The owner of the Las Vegas Sun and co-owner [...]

“Ethics” Complaint Against Robinson Dismissed

The group that was mad about the other group that was using the name "North Las Vegas Police" without paying copyright fees to the city had its "ethics" complaint against the other group dismissed. (Sun) Apparently they sent the complaint to the Secretary of State's office, which says it has no legal authority to act. [...]

More Liar Flyers!

Boy, Saturday was fun day around the 'Monger household, cuz it seems to be the day that we get political flyers!

You bet they make you feel all muddy and dirty, but so what? That's half the fun!

Shari Buck's still the dirty girl, sending out flyers with big NO's on them. Not surprisingly she [...]

In Case Your Still in the Mood…

State Dems sent me this:

Walk for North Las VegasWHO: William Robinson, candidate for North Las Vegas Mayor, andAnita Wood, candidate for North Las Vegas City Council Ward 3WHEN: Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m.WHERE: William Robinson for North Las Vegas Mayor CampaignHeadquarters, 2115 Civic Center Dr., North Las Vegas, NV 89030

For more information [...]