Nevada: David Parks

Mon, 05/05/2008 - 13:24

Filing Day! Part 2

LAS VEGAS-- Filing began this morning for non-judicial candidates in the Silver State, officially kicking off the election season. Check back regularly throughout the day with PolitickerNV.com for a list of filed candidates.

Newly filed candidates in Clark and Washoe Counties:

Congressional District 1: Edward "Mr. Clean" Hamilton has joined Ray Kornfeld in filing to take on Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.). Two more Republican candidates are expected.

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Fri, 05/02/2008 - 22:45

Dems fill openings left by Titus announcement

LAS VEGAS-Today, Assemblyman David Parks announced that he will seek the 7th Senate District seat left vacant by Nevada Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus' run for congress. This move sets up a potential primary contest between Parks and Assemblyman Mark Manendo, who is "seriously considering" a run as well.

"[Parks] hasn't been primary tested. I have," said Manendo Thursday.

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Wed, 04/16/2008 - 11:01

Tax day is protest day in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS-About fifty people gathered at each of two sites in Las Vegas Tuesday to protest the federal income tax in one case and the costs of the continuing war in Iraq in the other.  Although different in purpose, the protests were similar in appearance with waving signs, chanting slogans and an inevitable slowdown in nearby traffic.

Anti-tax protest at "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign

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