Guinn picks up chamber support

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001 | 9:51 a.m.

Gov. Kenny Guinn racked up more endorsements for his re-election bid today as both the Las Vegas and Reno chambers of commerce gave their support to the incumbent Republican.

On Wednesday, Guinn received the endorsement of the Asian Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee.

In its endorsement letter, the Asian Chamber's PAC cited Guinn's openness and accessibility to the Asian community and his commitment to education through the Millennium Scholarship program.

"As a governor, you have done so much for the Asian Community in Nevada," the endorsement letter said. "We would like to do everything possible to assist you for your re-election."

Guinn also has received the endorsement of the Nevada Carpenters Union, the Nevada Conference of Police and Sheriffs and Nevada Estate Employees, state employees associated with the AFL/CIO.

Sharpton returns

The Rev. Al Sharpton will return to Las Vegas this weekend for the official opening of the National Action Network's local office.

The office at 3925 Martin Luther King Blvd. opened in October. Sharpton will take part in festivities from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday.

The National Action Network is Sharpton's civil rights organization, which was formed in 1990 and expanded nationwide in 1999.

Refreshments will be served at the ribbon-cutting event.

For information on the network call 646-9983.

GOP meeting

The Nevada Republican Men's Club will hold its general membership meeting Dec. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at Ellis Island casino.

Guest speaker will be state Sen. Ann O'Connell, R-Las Vegas. A buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. at the casino, 4178 Koval Lane. The cost for lunch is $12.

Call 363-3582 or 459-3904 for information.

Voter registration

Voter registration between Democrats and Republicans remains razor thin statewide, according to the latest statistics from the secretary of state's office.

Democrats hold a slight 382,204 to 380,101 edge statewide, with a greater margin in Clark County. There are 270,703 Democrats to 229,272 Republicans in Clark County.