The Record Courier
May 22, 2024
Supporting Tarkanian
Editor:
I did not vote for Commissioner Tarkanian last election, instead I voted for his opponent, incumbent David Nelson, whom I respect greatly. I have met with Mr. Tarkanian, have watched many commissioner meetings, and am an avid reader of his newsletter. I have come to admire and appreciate Danny as one of our most effective and knowledgeable commissioners. He attends BOCC meetings prepared and knowledgeable with the issues on the agenda. Asks the most pertinent questions. As opposed to just saying he supports keeping the Valley rural, Danny’s actions have always supported this goal. Out of our five commissioners, Danny is the most transparent, letting citizens know how he voted and why through his newsletter or response to phone or emails. In my 20 years here I have never experienced any commissioner go out of his way to let us know where he stands like commissioner Tarkanian. He was criticized for issuing his newsletter by other board members. Now the county issues their own version of a recap of the meetings, but silent on how individual members voted on issues. Our county government is better and more transparent as a result of commissioner Tarkanian’s service and I am supporting him for another deserved term as county commissioner.
I also support Mark Gardner. Mark was by far the best board chairman in recent memory. Unlike our current board chairman, Mark was knowledgeable of the meeting rules and procedures and always kept things running smoothly. Also, well informed on the issues and clear as to where he stands. I support Mark Gardner for another term as Douglas County Commissioner.
James Durso
Gardnerville
