Maurice White
The NNDA, Maurice White and Jim Shirk Part II
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/31/2016 - 12:00pm"Confirmation bias may be defined and often refers to a type of selective thinking whereby one tends to notice and to look for what confirms one's beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts one's beliefs.”
Admittedly, we all suffer from this weakness in our personal analysis of the many issues that confront the citizens of Carson City.
The virtue of silliness in public debate
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 5:03pmThis is in response to a posting by a frequent contributor:
http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/07/17/2016/northern-nevada-developme...
which is yet again a perfect illustration of the sad fact that if one can't make a sensible argument, one resorts to distortions, insults and just plain silliness. But then that's all that's left when one does not have the facts on one's side.
"In Mr. White’s recent paranoid screed..."
The Northern Nevada Development Authority (NNDA) and Maurice White Part I
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 12:50pmIn Mr. White’s recent paranoid screed against the Northern Nevada Development Agency (NNDA) and against his political opponent, Supervisor Brad Bonkowski, is the classic example of the simplistic “argument of incredulity”. His argument is presented as such: “I don’t know anything about the NNDA, but I know it’s a “government agency”, and therefore it is bad”.
Why Do We Pay NNDA $100,000 A Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 3:39pmWhy do we pay Northern Nevada Development Authority $100,000 dollars a year?
In short, we tax payers pay them to talk to local manufacturers.
In August of 2014 Carson City entered into a two-year contract with NNDA for $150,256 with the stated goal of “create a one-stop resource for existing Carson City manufacturers for all issues attached to growth, expansion, and retention of their business”. Additionally Carson City provides $24,000 a year in other financial support to NNDA.
The "Moses Syndrome"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:44amOn the Moses Syndrome
By Karl Edward Neathammer
The “Moses Syndrome”: By observation, can be defined as: “A delusion characterized by the uncritical belief in the promises of “the One” to lead the “Others” to the Promised Land!
We Want The Truth
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 8:56amWhat do you want from your local Government ? Generally we answer that question with: Provide Fire and Police first. I suggest we have a more elemental need. We want the TRUTH. The residents of this community will see the wisdom of any service or project if it is based in the truth. The more the truth is shaded the more the residents will resist. Without truth there is no trust.
Maurice White files for Carson City Supervisors Ward Two
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 6:36pmI will bring your voice to the Board of Supervisors. I am ready to begin the work of stoping irresponsible spending and deferred maintenance. We do this by retiring debt and creating responsible budgets with realistic priorities. I have the knowledge and experience to help produce more accurate project estimating and more complete purchasing efforts.
Campaign Kickoff for Maurice White
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:36pmVeterans Day: Thank you veterans and the Veterans Guest House
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 10:08amVeterans Day, in my mind, is the most important day of the year. Even before “We” had a country, our military personnel and their families were making great efforts to secure our freedoms and safety. Without Veterans we would not have a country. For that we owe a debt of gratitude beyond any other.
The Carson City Republican Women’s Luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 1:07pmCome join the Carson City Republican Women’s Club for their monthly Luncheon at 11am, at the Carson Nugget, 507 N Carson St, Carson City. Maurice White will be the guest speaker on the transformation of the historic Nevada State Prison. Please RSVP by Friday, October 16th to Judy Wakefield at 775-882-6842 or Themadknitter007@gmail.com. Lunch is $20 (Cash only, no checks)
It's time for PK O'Neill to take some responsibility
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/04/2015 - 2:22amAssemblymen PK O'Neill kicked off his tenure as Carson City's elected representative in the State Assembly by sponsoring a 'symposium' on the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NACS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics.
K-12 education standards through the looking glass
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/20/2015 - 7:13amIn a previous CarsonNow comment, Carson GOP Chair Maurice White called for Dr. Steve Canavero of the Nevada Department of Education to "be immediately dismissed for his public disrespectful conduct."
Now Peter Hennessey is calling James Milgram and Sandra Stotsky "widely known and respected experts on eduction standards."
Leadership Institute and Children’s Museum unveil new Science Room
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 3:10pmThe Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class of 2013 will graduate on Thursday, September 12 after an intensive nine months of learning about Carson City and will unveil their leadership project at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada.
Guest column: Civility at work
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 10:39amI attended a League of Women Voters' meeting last week ( October 16th). I may be have been dreaming, but people were mostly civil to each other. It was a refreshing change from so many discussions I've observed over the past two years. . . mostly angry shouting matches. Marilee Swirczek wrote recently about the "shout-out" at WNC which turned unruly when some opponents of the City Center Project started pushing and shoving an invited guest. I'm glad I wasn't there.
Carson City Election Results: Runoffs in November for Two Supervisor Ward seats
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 7:43pmFinal results are in for two Carson City Supervisor election seats that will result in November runoffs.
In the Carson City Supervisor Ward 2 race Brad Bonkowski and Dennis Johnson will face off and in Ward 4, incumbent Molly Walt will take on Jim Shirk for the seat.
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Early voting and absentee votes for Carson City are in:
In the Supervisor Ward 2 Race, Brad Bonkowski is ahead 33.14 percent, followed by Dennis E. Johnson at 27.21 percent, followed by Stacie Wilkie McCullough, 23.41 percent, and Maurice White, 16.24 percent.
Carson City Supervisors Ward 4 Race has incumbent Molly Walt garnering 39.07 percent of the vote; Jim Shirk, 37.02; Amy Clemens, 23.91 percent.
The other races for Justice of the Peace (John Tatro); Mayor (Bob Crowell); School Trustee District 5 (Steven Reynolds) were uncontested.
Supervisor candidates express agreements, differences over city issues
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:58pmThe candidates' forum put on Tuesday night by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce allowed the seven people running for Carson City Supervisor to define where they each stand on local issues.
The candidates included current Ward 4 Supervisor Molly Walt, and the two other people running for that seat, Jim Shirk and Amy Clemens. Vying for the open Ward 2 seat were Brad Bonkowski, Dennis Johnson, Stacie Wilke-McCulloch and Maurice White.
Last day of candidate filing in Carson City has a few surprises
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 6:11pmThere were a few surprise candidates who threw their hats into the ring for this year's elections on the last day of filing.
(Update: Change in the candidates for school board, below)
Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, who currently serves on the Carson City School Board, filed to run for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2. She joins three other candidates looking to succeed current Supervisor Shelly Aldean, who decided not to run again. Brad Bonkowski, Dennis Johnson and Maurice White are the other candidates.
Dennis Johnson files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 5:06pmDennis Johnson filed this afternoon as a candidate for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2, joining Brad Bonkowski and Maurice White in a battle to replace current Supervisor Shelly Aldean, who decided not to run after 10 years on the board. Liz Teixeira has also declared that she plans to run.
Johnson is one of the main forces behind the Nugget Project petition effort to put the question of whether to go forward with the City Center Project up for a public vote.
There are also two candidates who have filed so far for the three Carson City School Board seat up for election this year. Steve Reynolds has filed for reelection in District 5, and Joe Cacioppo, Jr. is running for the District 7 seat held now by Joanna Wilson, who is termed out. No one has declared yet for the District 2 seat currently held by James Lemaire.
Brad Bonkowski announces run for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 10:59amBrad Bonkowski has announced that he plans to run for Carson City Supervisor Ward 2.
Bonkowski is the third candidate to announce a run for the seat being vacated by Shelly Aldean, who decided not to run for reelection after serving on the board of 10 years. Liz Teixeira and Maurice White have also announced their intentions to run for the seat.
Bonkowski released the following statement:
Another Teixeira announces run for city office
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 7:39amLiz Teixeira has announced she is running for the Ward 2 supervisor seat being vacated by Shelly Aldean. Her husband Marv served three terms as mayor of Carson City, and Liz is a former city hall employee.
That makes two announced candidates for the Ward 2 seat, with Maurice White announcing his candidacy last week.
Maurice White announces candidacy for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 1:35pmMaurice White has announced that he is running for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2 seat, currently held by Shelly Aldean.
Aldean announced recently that she will not seek a third full term.
Here is the press release about White's announcement:
Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean not running for reelection
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 1:11pmCarson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean announced that she will not be seeking reelection to the Ward 2 seat she has held since 2003.
Aldean was appointed to the board in January 2003 after the death of Supervisor Jon Plank. She ran and won elections in 2004 and 2008.
Maurice White, first vice chair of the Carson City Republican Central Committee, plans to announce his intentions to run for the Ward 2 seat at a fundraiser on Feb. 11.