A Discussion with Summer Pellett and the Issues Facing Reno Ward 2
A day after I published my article analyzing the Reno Ward 2 City Council race, I received a message from Summer Pellett asking if I would be willing to meet for coffee and a chat.
Reno Ward 2: Three Campaigns, Three Strategies, and Five Weeks to Go
With just five weeks until the June 9 primary, the Reno Ward 2 race isn’t just a contest of candidates; it’s a clash of three different campaign models and candidate positioning.
What Lombardo’s Endorsement of Kathleen Taylor Reveals About GOP Power in Reno
The race just changed for Kathleen Taylor and Eddie Lorton. One advanced and the other fell way back. It's also a setback for Bruce Parks and the Washoe GOP.
Jacobs is in Eleuthera Pursuing big Dreams, While Reno’s Development is Stalled
The Gap is Growing Between Jacobs’ Promises and His Reality. Residents of Eleuthera in the Bahamas have discovered that Jacobs is pursuing a massive new project on their island that they do not want.
What Devon Reese Is Asking For When He Says “We’re in This Together”
When a candidate sends out a fundraising email, the text is rarely the point. The framing is the point, and Reese is desperately framing his campaign as the primary approaches.
How Lorton’s Testimony Played in Court: It's all Drama!
An analysis of how Lorton, a mayoral candidate presented under pressure, on the record, in a court proceeding for a protective order where he claimed to be threatened and frightened.
Eddie Lorton and the Lawsuit Pattern: What Decades of Court Filings Reveal About a Reno Mayoral Candidate
Court records reveal something deeper: Lorton handles conflict, pressure, setbacks, money disputes, personal grievances, and power struggles by weaponizing the courts.
How Devon Reese Uses Patronage to Build Power and Influence
Devon Reese isn't just a council member; he's a power network handing out jobs, appointments, and contracts, while building influence and control.
A Smoking Opportunity: Would Cannabis Lounges Work in Reno?
From divorce to gambling, brothels, and boxing, Reno has always been a city that looks for new opportunities. It's 4/20 day today so why not talk about cannabis lounges?
The Tom Green - Troy Regas Endorsement: An Unexpected Turnabout
What a former county sheriff’s defense of Troy Regas tells us about this race for Washoe District 3 Commissioner.