Opinion

If there are no ability to adjust revenue, then layoffs, furloughs, salary reductions or some combination thereof will have to be in the mix to address the state budget shortfall.

State workers are not just numbers to be “adjusted.” They have families to feed, mortgages to pay, etc. just like the private sector.

Were told at the scene that the child appeared latino. Thanks for the clarification.

Not that it makes any difference but this little boy is not latino. I am not sure why that was even said anyways as it should not matter.

Another thing. It is redevelopment guru’s like Mark Lewis who create a contagion that “patience is longer a virtue.” Why wait for sluggish evolution to produce what we want? We want it NOW!

Right you are. You provoked a thought in me earlier today after I read your last contribution.

When I stated “it is possibly not a deal breaker” I meant that even if the incubator was excluded from the final project, the project may still be viable for the reasons stated.

The citizens committee’s “reason for being” as outlined in a recent Board of Supervisors agenda packet indicates that the committee is to assist the forward momentum of the project.

Oh, that poor little boy. I hope he recovers. I look forward to your update, Dave. I pray that it truly was a medical problem & not something caused at the hands of another.

The incubator could be an issue for the reasons stated, however, it is possibly not a deal breaker.

Clearly stated.

I am somewhat troubled by the tenor of this article. Elected officials are always looking for a scapegoat. It seems the comments by Councilwoman Zadra is the ultimate in 20-20 hindsight.

We’ve just about got it worked out.

If there’s any way I can help, let me now. I’m serious.

We are definitely working on it. Equipment and some personnel issues. We’ll work it out quick.
Thanks for your patience. It was not Mayor Crowell. It was us.

The city supervisors should step back and take another look at this Nugget project after this latest about Mr. lewis.

Is that for good or can it be rescheduled? I hope it can.

Although this is what he gets paid for, I really feel for the city manager. It is easy to manage in good times and very difficult in bad times.

Points well taken. Again, Nevada’s taxing authority as it exists today in no way matches today’s fiscal challenges to keep the state whole.

The special sessions I have observed since the 80’s have basically been fairly routine.

I agree with your points but the Lobbyists do not get the big bucks for nothing.

In my opinion Stewart Street is a disaster. Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed in the new section of Stewart Street. I avoid that street all together.

Yes, I agree. It would like lifting up a sagging house and replacing its foundation. But that’s what the state needs.

While a personal income tax could add some stability to the state budget that option is not a short term solution.

LOOK, THE ONLY WAY OUT OF THIS MESS IS FOR THE STATE AND OR THE CITY TO RAISE TAXES-BOTTOM LINE AT 1/2 TO 3/4 OF A CENT.

Incubators are not simply “fired up.” They require extensive regional surveys of the economic and educational resources in the area, a careful, competent analysis of “valid” business and industria

Suppose the City did surveys of residents on how they would want to spend millions of dollars, or if they would want to raise taxes at all.

CARSON CITY PROJECT PLANNING
Here are two approaches for projects in Carson City. Which one do you favor and which one does the city favor?
DULL, STODGY APPROACH

Talk about putting the cart before the horse! I really wish that my elected representatives would do what they were tasked to do- represent their constituents.

Thanks for the correction Steve. You had a lot of supporters at the meeting, not the least of which are strongly impressed with your innovative and forward looking approach to education.