Which Candidates Will Get Through the Primary on June 9th?
Here are my picks for winners in the contested races in the upcoming primary election. This is for Northern Nevada, Washoe County, and the City of Reno, for races with primary challengers.
Reno’s Neon Mirage: What Jacobs’ Latest Announcements Tell Us About the Neon Line
For nearly a decade, Jacobs Entertainment has promised Reno a billion‑dollar entertainment district — a “Neon Line” meant to rival the curated spectacle of Las Vegas.
Inside the Collapse of Reno PD: Training Fraud, Retaliation, and Political Influence
An interview with former Police Officer Gabe Smith is a shocking account of internal police dysfunction that documents weak leadership, political interference, and a culture that rewards compliance.
The RDA Proposes a Plan to Fix Virginia Street’s Empty Storefronts and it Might Work
The RDA has come forward with a 4-part plan that has the potential to fix Reno's downtown problem and make it a place that people want to go to.
Clark vs. Killoran: A Debate That Captured Washoe County’s District 2 Divide
The two men repeatedly clashed over competence, transparency, and whether Clark’s years in office represented effective leadership or political stagnation.
Chronic Absenteeism: Washoe County Cannot Afford to Ignore the Crisis
Chronic Absenteeism is no longer simply an education issue. It is an economic development issue, a public safety issue, a workforce issue, and ultimately a taxpayer issue.
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.