The Record Courier
Mat 28, 2024
Tarkanian cares
Editor:
It is often said that “politics is a dirty business,” but I am here to tell you about a man who actually cares about the people which to me is a characteristic of integrity. That man is our current County Commissioner Danny Tarkanian, and the good news is you have the opportunity to vote him in for another four-year term.
Recently, I caught up with a good friend whose husband has suffered numerous heart attacks over the last two years, with the most recent one occurring a month ago. Having hailed from Las Vegas to Douglas County some years ago, they knew Danny from helping in prior campaigns. When Danny learned of the most recent heart attack, he encouraged them to get a second opinion from his cardiologist, “the best,” in Las Vegas. In fact, it was Danny who called and made their appointment when he found out they were told they could not be seen until August 1. Danny didn’t just leave it at that, he has been calling and/or texting at a minimum every other day wanting to keep apprised of her husband’s status.
Their trip for a 2nd opinion resulted in a triple bypass only days after their consultation with the cardiologist. My friend said it was Danny’s insistence on getting another opinion through his calls and texts that has saved her husband’s life and will give him many more years of quality living.
Those of you who receive Danny’s pre & post Commissioner’s meeting newsletters know that Danny is the “people’s Commissioner” for his issue and voting transparency plus his promotion of local Douglas County businesses and events. Keeping his constituents informed about important county business, being up front about how he voted on various issues and why, are just good constituent services. I hope you will consider keeping Danny as one of our Douglas County Commissioners.
Ed Hayes
Sunridge
