Dear neighbors,
As many of you know, Nevada became the 36th state to enter the union on Oct. 31, 1864, (with most of Clark County added in 1866 and the eastern boundary set in 1868). And although we've celebrated Nevada Day on the fourth Friday of the month for several years now, I still take time to think about Nevada on Admission Day too.
Yesterday, before my wife and I welcomed neighborhood children in Halloween costumes, we talked about Nevada's history. It was during this conversation we considered how Nevada has always taken pride in its sovereignty.
As a result, we tend to do things differently and enjoy greater freedoms than many of our neighboring states. Maybe that is what this election is about. Maybe that is the easiest way to sum what many of you told me while I walked the district.
The General Election: Tuesday, November 2.
The 2010 General Election in Nevada will be among the most important elections in our history. So, if you haven't voted already, this could be your last chance to help move Nevada in the right direction.
If you have voted, thank you. Please consider helping others to the polls. You can find voting information at the Clark County Election Department or you can call me direct direct at 702.427.7807. We have dozens of volunteers helping Assembly District 5 residents all day.
Why Is This Election So Important?
The reason this election is so important is because we have tried doing what other states do for the last two years. What we learned is that the incumbent's direction leads to more taxes and less services, including education cuts. That doesn't work.
It's also important because with your support, I will be become your representative for Nevada Assembly District 5.
What does that mean, exactly? Well, if you believe some of the recent hate mailers sent out by my opposition, I will have more power than every elected and appointed position in Nevada combined. That's not true, of course. But it does make some people wonder why the opposition is afraid of me.
That's a good question. After all, most legislators are like the incumbent. You only hear from them during the campaign season (if at all). They sponsor five bills, some proposed by special interests, and then vote on bills the way they are told to vote.
Representation For Assembly District 5.
I propose something different. I pledge to be much more active in our community. I will keep you apprised of the legislative bills I sponsor, offer explanations on important issues facing our state, and ask for your input on key legislation. But even when the legislature is not in session, there is plenty of good work that can be done.
We can find solutions to many of the challenges facing our district by bringing the right local, county, and state representatives together and making them listen. We can discuss issues without politics and consider dozens of solutions some of your neighbors offered up when I walked the district. We can even create our own volunteer network to make sure things get done.
At the same time, I can work on bigger issues impacting our entire state. We can propose new ideas to create a better business environment and put Nevadans back to work. We can demand fiscal responsibility and accountability within all state funded programs. We can insist on prioritizing budgets so critical services such as public safety, education, and health care are funded. And, most importantly, I can represent you for a change.
So why is the opposition afraid of me? They are not afraid of me. They are afraid of you.
On Tuesday, Nov. 2, please help me take our unified message to the opposition. The message is simple. Fixing the economy will reduce unemployment and increase government revenue without raising taxes. Haven't you been saying this all along?
If you have any questions about this letter or the issues you care about, please do not hesitate to call me direct at 702.427.7807. I would be honored if you did. Together, we can be heard for a change.
Respectfully,
Tim Williams
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