This was our first Saturday morning “Meet The Voter” breakfast. It was held on June 16th, at the Atlantis Casino in Reno, Nevada. In this Meet The Voter, Ray gathers your question and interviews our congressman, Mark Amodei.
Final Shout Out Before Election Day – RMC
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It is Breakfast Time Again – Saturday, June 16th
“Breakfast with Mark”
(Congressman Amodei) An open discussion session
& Also another session of “Meet the Voter”
292 Dan Schwartz for Governor Presentation – 2018 Nevada Republican Primary
The Dan Schwarts Presentation to the RMC
Dan is a Silver Sponsor but we were unable to fit in a Timelines of Success or Meet The Voter interview but he has promised us that after the election we will get together. We have gone ahead and put Dan’s presentation was on Tuesday, May 31, 2018, to the RMC.
About Dan
Dan Schwartz has been called an “Independent Voice” and an “Outsider” because he has stood up to the insider deals that Carson City calls its own. Dan is a veteran and a successful businessman who ran for State Treasurer in 2014 because he was tired of seeing elected officials mismanage the business of Nevada. After winning the election and arriving in Carson City, Dan was hit with the hard truth that our state isn’t run by the people or even their elected leaders. Our State is run by the lobbyists and political insiders with the fattest wallets and best connections.
Dan’s is now running for Governor because it’s time to end pay-to-play and to realize Nevada’s potential for a better community and a stronger, more diversified economy.
Contact Information
Website: www.danfornevada.com
291 Craig Mueller for Nevada Attorney General – 2018 Nevada Republican Primary
The Craig Mueller Interview
Craig is up from Las Vegas and we are in the Peppermill Casino for this interview. Born in Las Vegas, he is a Native Nevadan. After high school, he headed to the east coast to enter the Naval Academy (Go Army! Beat Navy!) The Army-Navy Game has made a lasting impression on Craig.
About Craig
Craig Mueller is a lifelong conservative, former naval officer, and veteran lawyer who has lived here in Las Vegas for over 40 years. He has two young children with his wife and business partner Cristina Hinds. After a long and successful legal career, Craig is seeking an opportunity to give back to the community that has allowed him to prosper through public service. He believes that as Attorney General, he will have as clients the citizens and constitution of the state of Nevada.
Craig’s experience as an attorney is unrivaled in the race for Attorney General in Nevada. He served as deputy district attorney and for over two decades has run his own criminal defense firm with his wife Cristina. He has also represented several conservative causes in the courtroom. With over 25 years in the courtroom, Craig has personally run over 150 jury trials. He founded the DUI task force while in the District Attorney’s office. Just since announcing his candidacy this fall he has argued and won a unanimous decision in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
The Attorney General is charged with managing over 150 attorneys throughout the state handling all types of legal matters. The Attorney General is also responsible for ensuring that the all governmental organizations within the state are operating in compliance with the law and that the federal government does not overstep its authority within the state. Craig Mueller has a wealth of experience and a proven track record in all of these aspects. When you elect Craig Mueller Attorney General, you will have hired the best lawyer for the job.
Craig grew up here in Las Vegas and returned after serving as an active duty naval officer as a Missile and Fire Control Officer in the Persian Gulf and as Deputy Project Manager at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. In addition to the discipline and other character building experiences one tends to find in the military, Craig also gained experience managing large organizations from being directly responsible for over 140 sailors while on ships and later being responsible for the assignment of over 40,000 enlisted sailors and $14,000,000 budget as a personnel officer. During his time on active duty, Craig got his law degree from The University of Baltimore School of Law.
Life and Success Principles
- Discipline
- Hard Work
- The Honor Code
Contact Information
Campaign Website: craig4nevada.com
Address: 600 S 8th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Link To YouTube Channel: Videos
290 Brent Jones for Lieutenant Governor – 2018 Nevada Republican Primary
The Brent Jones Interview
Former Nevada State Assembly Member, Brent Jones, started out as an attorney but his real calling was that of an entrepreneur. Now he owns and operates Real Water and he is also an MMA promoter. He believes in duty and service. He has served as a Nevada State Senator and now he asks for your support and your vote as he runs for Nevada Lieutenant Governor.
About Brent
Brent graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate, followed by attending and graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate.
During law school, Brent focused on business and real estate related courses. As a result of this interest and focus, Brent won the American Jurisprudence Award in Real Estate Transactions. The award is given to the top students in a specific field of study by the Lawyer Cooperative Publishing Company. Few students receive these, so it provides certain bragging rights among the student body.
Brent passed the California Bar exam and started practicing law in the field of civil litigation in business and real estate. He practiced traditional law for a few years and in 1995 he was awarded the “Best in Business – Attorney”. Brent worked on several business startups taking them public. In addition to the companies that went public, Brent also did the preliminary legal work and assisted in raising start-up capital for Light Point Systems, Inc. Light Point provides solar technology for handheld electronics. Light Point did not go public but is still in business in Ventura, California.
Brent and his family now live in Las Vegas where they have built and grown his business, Affinity Lifestyles The business currently manufactures and distributes “Real Water”, the only known bottled water that is alkalized and has stable negative ionization. Real Water has become very popular with health-conscious people, celebrities, and athletes. The business has experienced exceptional growth and is sold in popular chains throughout the United States.
Life and Success Principles
- Purpose
- Family
- Integrity
Contact Information
Campaign Website: www.votebrentjones.com
289 Sharron Angle for US Congress – 2018 Primary
The Sharron Angle Interview
Including primaries and general elections, Sharron Angle has won 11 of 14 elections. Overall, she is a winner! She is an RMC Silver Sponsor and it was a pleasure to have her on Meet the Voter and Timelines. Sharron served in her first elected office in 1992 when she was elected to the Nye County School Board. Sharron and Ted, her husband, then moved back to Reno where she served from 1998 to 2006 in the Nevada State Assembly. Today Sharron is the author of 3 books and owns a small business in Reno.
About Sharron
Sharron Angle has called Nevada home for the majority of her life. Born in Oregon, Sharron and her family moved to Reno when she was three years old. It was in Reno that her family owned and operated a small motel. She later earned her BA from the University of Nevada Reno. Sharron married Ted Angle in 1970 and together they have two children and nine grandchildren.
Sharron and her husband spent 25 years in the rural Nevada towns of Ely, Winnemucca and Tonopah. She taught as a substitute teacher in public schools, taught community college art courses, co-founded, and taught K-12 in a one-room Christian school, homeschooled, tutored juvenile offenders, and operated a family fitness gym.
Life and Success Principles
- Prayer
- Personal Integrity
- Set Priorities (God – Family – Country)
Contact Information
Website: https://www.sharronangle.com
Mailing: PO Box 33154 Reno, NV 89533
Phone: (775) 787-2855
288 Tom Heck for US Senate
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The Tom Heck Campaign
Tom Heck is running a modern campaign based on social media. Specifically, he is using video and Adwords to get this message out to the voters of Nevada. The Nevada Primary is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. As of today, Tom has had over 200,000 views of his video from people in Nevada and over 750,000 impressions.
Life and Success Principles
- Never Give Up
- Principle Decision Making
- Always Do the Right Thing
For more information about Tom and his campaign go to https://tomheck.org/
RMC “Breakfast with Mark ” Saturday, June 16th
You’re invited – Special Day & Time!
Let Ray know if attending ASAP
It is Breakfast Time Again – Saturday, June 16th
“Breakfast with Mark”
(Congressman Amodei) An open discussion session
& Also another session of “Meet the Voter”
8 am doors open at the Atlantis – buffet open at 8:25
Discussion starts at 8:45
$20 per registered person – 1st time guest $10 – Student $5
Add $5 if not registered
Menu
Cold Items
Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruit Display
Assorted Freshly Baked Breads & Danish
Butter and Preserves
Cold Cereals & Granola with milk
Hot Items
Homestyle Breakfast Potatoes
Homemade Biscuits & Country Gravy
Fresh Scrambled Eggs
Crisp Smoked Applewood Bacon
Country Link Sausage
Housemade Salsa
Coffee, Decaf & Hot Tea Service
Contact Ray Rocha – nevadarocha@yahoo.com cell 240 -1564
287 Eddie Lorton for Mayor 2018 – Meet The Voter Interview by Bill Conrad
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Eddie Lorton’s Early Years in Reno
Eddie Lorton’s family moved to Reno when he was 6 months old; now he has called Reno home for more than 56 years. He went to Reed High School where he continued to play baseball, basketball, and football. When asked about sports, Eddie said, “I would rather play than watch.” In the summers at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, he worked as the prime rib cook. Between sports and working his time was always filled. His dad was a general manager at car agencies and his mom also worked a the Nugget Casino.
His Business Years
While working he saved up and bought his first home. He later took a second on his home and invested in the stock market and buying more income real estate. He has done well and now has a couple second homes in Graeagle, California and in Winchester Bay, Oregon. He also runs his own carpet cleaning company serving homeowners as well as large apartments, hotels, and casinos. Eddie worked 20 hour work days. He used to “work hard” now he works “smart.”
Eddie is very concerned that the 3% tax cap may be eliminated. This could affect property taxes in a major way. One of our draws is our tax structure. This 3% tax cap could raise property owners taxes by 200% to 300%
Eddie’s Life and Success Principle
- Honesty – Eddie will not lie to gain a vote. He will be upfront with the voter and not waver to the special interest.
- Integrity – Be upfront and honorable. You should stick with what is best for the majority of the people.
- Work Hard and Smart – You have to earn your keep. Eddie has worked hard and smart his entire life. He will bring that same work ethic to the City of Reno.
Eddie Campaign for the Mayor of Reno
Eddie believes that he can make a difference. One of his first priorities is to sell off all surplus properties. We are on an upswing and we will get top dollar for the taxpayer. We need to pay off our debt, keep care of our infrastructure and build a new police station. We should also focus on infill and maximize our existing infrastructure. The citie’s surplus land will also eliminate some of the strain on the cities affordable housing. He also believes that our gas tax has not been used properly and our tax dollars should come back to the city for repairs and maintenance and that builder should “pay their own way.”
Favorit Places to Eat in Reno
Mario’s Portofino, The Peppermill and the Atlantis Casino Resort
Campaign Website: eddielorton.com
Check Out: Eddies YouTube Channel
*This is a Meet The Voter interview funded by the Silver Sponsors of the RMC. All candidates have been invited to become Silver Sponsors. Meet The Voter and the RMC do not endorse candidates.
Derek Uehara for Nevada State Treasure
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DEREK UEHARA, MEET THE VOTER INTERVIEW
From Kaneohe, Hawaii to Henderson, Nevada
After graduating from Castle High School, Derek enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves. Then it was off to school. Derek earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Peter F. Drucker & Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University.
Derek is a Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP®) from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Derek has resided in Nevada since 2000 and owns the Uehara Financial Group, LLC, which provides financial planning and investment services to individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. Prior to that, he spent 10 years with a Fortune 500 company.
Life and Success Principles
- What is your goal? You need to identify the goal. Know what you want to accomplish.
- It is all about the people – To achieve your goals, you have to work with people. When you work with people you make commitments and create relationships.
- Follow Up – Do what you say you are going to do and you will strengthen your relationships with the people you work with which will help you achieve your goals.
A Candidate for Nevada State Treasure
When did you decide to run? This past summer after someone thought I might be a great treasure. Derek is a very analytical person and after looking at what the treasurer does, he decided to run.
So what does the treasurer do?
- Handle Cash Management
- Dealing with unclaimed property (Nevada has 800 million of unclaimed property)
- Managing the education accounts.
Website: DerekForNevada.Com
Favorite Restaurant: SATAY THAI BISTRO & BAR (Derek and his wife (Jannie) are the owners) Looking at the reviews and talking to Derek and his wife I’ll be trying out SATAY THAI BISTRO next time I am in Las Vegas.
*This is a Meet The Voter interview funded by the Silver Sponsors of the RMC. All candidates have been invited to become Silver Sponsors. Meet The Voter and the RMC do not endorse candidates.
Gary Schmidt – Meet The Voter – Republican Candidate for Senate 16
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We have a series of interviews coming out between now and election day. We want to thank the Silver Sponsors for making these podcaste and YouTube videos possible!
Labor Day Music Music Festive Promoter
Gary Schmidt moved his entertainment concert company to Washoe County in the early 70’s where he produced “Labor Day Music and Arts Festival” in 1973 at T-Car Speedway featuring the Doobie Brothers that drew over 30,000 in attendance. At that time, it was one of the biggest concerts ever produced in Reno. Since he has gone on to produce many more events.
Candidate for Nevada State Senate 16.
Gary is a candidate for the 16th Nevada State Senate seat and an active community member as well as a member of the Washoe County Central Committee. He ardent supporter of rolling back taxes that were recently imposed on Nevadan’s by the Republican Assembly and Senate.
Reindeer Lodge
He is also a longtime owner of the Reindeer Lodge, 22222 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511. After extraordinary winter storms, it was closed due to the structural issue caused by snow loads.
NEWS UPDATE
Late on Friday, May 25, 2018. The Nevada State Supreme Court has handed a huge defeat to Ben Keickhefer. The NSSC has issued a stay on the Justice Courts order. This removes any doubt that Gary Schmidt is eligible to run for Senate seat 16. Please vote for Gary Schmidt for Senate Seat 16.
*This is a Meet The Voter interview funded by the Silver Sponsors of the RMC. All candidates have been invited to become Silver Sponsors. Meet The Voter and the RMC do not endorse candidates.
1st Time Breakfast, Thursday 31 May
Dan Schwartz Candidate for Governor
Thursday, May 31st, Doors open at 8:00 AM, at the Atlantis, Reno
PS – Thursday, May 31, after Dan Schwartz finishes, we will give each candidate an opportunity to take one minute to promote their campaign. It is open to all Republican Candidates and those running in Non-Partisan races. The one minute promotional will be recorded and published on RMC TV.
Questions – contact Ray Rocha nevadarocha@yahoo.com
or Bill Conrad bill@conradteam.com
