Eddie Lorton’s Facebook Problem: Patterns, Pressure, and Public Misrepresentation
Eddie Lorton’s Facebook page has functioned less like a mayoral platform and more like a running feed of grievance posts, partial narratives, and recycled “memories” that misstate how Reno works.
What if the Mayor Ran Reno Like They Run Their Household? One Candidate Already Does.
Overspending, constrained revenues, and long-term obligations have left the city in a financially fragile position — one where judgment, restraint, and risk management matter more than rhetoric.
Running for Governor in Northern Nevada: A Lesson for Washoe Contenders
Can a politician from Northern Nevada win the race to become governor of Nevada? It's possible but difficult as you will see. Some candidates have little chance of winning.
Boise Isn’t the Issue. Accountability Is, Councilmember Reese!
Devon Reese’s recent Facebook post in, response to my article, explaining “Why Boise and not Reno?” is revealing — not for what it says, but for what it avoids.
Who Runs the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority — and Why You Never Voted for Them
When news broke that Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) President and CEO Daren Griffin would leave his post in January, the announcement sparked an unusually revealing public conversation.
Harrah’s Sold Us Boise. Then Ahlquist Walked Away. Why Did That Happen?
Why does Boise thrive but Reno does not? What happened behind the scenes? Why wasn't Ahlquist the savior that we need?
Reno’s Structural Deficit and the Culture That Created It: $24 Million in the Hole.
How decades of political habits, TIF giveaways, bureaucracy, and weak negotiating posture buried the city in red ink — and why 2026 may be the year voters finally demand something different.
What the Exit of Developer Ahlquist Means for the Harrah’s Revival Project
The news that Boise-based developer Ahlquist is no longer involved in the redevelopment of the former Harrah’s Reno hotel-casino signals a serious situation for the project.
When Accusations Aren’t Anchored: A Problem for Mayoral Candidate Eddie Lorton
Reno voters are being asked to evaluate serious claims of corruption, illegal funding, Open Meeting Law violations, and lobbyist misconduct—without factual references.
Taylor vs. Lorton: Two Approaches to Downtown Blight
Downtown blight has become one of the most emotionally charged issues in Reno’s 2026 mayor race how it will be resolved depends on who becomes mayor of Reno.