The Record Courier
May 28, 2024
Tarkanian listens
Editor:
I hear more and more people saying they’re not going to vote because “their votes don’t count, and no one listens to them anyways.” I still believe that every vote matters and if you want your voice to be heard, then you need to cast that vote for someone who actively listens to their constituents and provides genuine feedback. Danny Tarkanian is that candidate. I have voted in every Douglas County election since 1986 and Mr. Tarkanian is the only Commissioner in all of those years to have answered each and every query I have posed him with grace and consistency. That doesn’t mean we’ve always agreed but it does mean that he listened, and he took the time to address my concerns while explaining his stance as regards the bigger picture. He sends out an e-mail both pre and post the BOCC meetings identifying what will be voted on and the result of those votes. He includes footnotes regarding why he voted the way he did as well as outlining what he believes the outcome will mean for Douglas County residents. He was excoriated for his e-mails by his fellow Commissioners who seemed to think he was telling tales out of school and felt he was being too transparent with us, the voters. Ironically the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have now begun publishing the “Board Buzz” – a recap of meetings. Danny Tarkanian is community oriented as evidenced by his “Spotlight on Small Businesses”, his focus on getting shelter animals adopted, and his family friendly “Tark in the Park” Labor Day BBQ. He is accessible, accountable, transparent and continues to make me feel heard.
Lori McCaskill
Gardnerville
