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Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 | 2:08 p.m.
Rory Reid talks about his campaign for governor during a meeting at the Las Vegas Sun Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
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Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid pledged that if elected governor he would make his schedule public and hold weekly press conferences, part of a series of ethics reforms he released today.
Reid, a Democrat, said Nevada needs transparency and accountability measures for public officials to reassure businesses looking to move to the state.
"Nevada has significant problems. We have to create the best environment to build the economy and create jobs," he said. "Part of that is having a political system that people can have confidence in."
Reid, who is a partner at prominent law firm of Lionel, Sawyer and Collins, said he would resign from the firm if he wins election. He said that since most elected positions are part-time jobs, from city council members to county commissioners to legislators, "conflicts are bound to happen. It's how you deal with the conflicts. You need to disclose and in certain situations, abstain."
Among the reforms in his plan:
- Release his official schedule online and to the press. He said in the interview that this includes listing who he has meetings scheduled with.
- Hold weekly press conferences to answer questions.
- Institute a two-year waiting period before departing officials or employees can represent private interests before their former agencies or boards.
- Increase funding for the Nevada Ethics Commission, and eliminate rules that allow public officials who violate ethics laws to get off without a penalty if the commission finds that the violations are "non-willful."
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I don't want the 'Reform" the democrats have been offering, I don't think we need any more government or taxes right now thank you.
UhOh....here comes "Change We Can Believe In Deux".... Fool me once etc. etc. etc.....
Three things we're certain of at this point in time. We've had all the "reform" and "transparency" we can take and we certainly have had enough of all things Reid.
Would that be the same transparency and accountability measures that Rory has for Clark County?
Rory could call daddy Harry for lessons on how to do deal making behind closed doors.
Oh boy! If Reid's "reform" is anything like Daddy's, Nevada will be broke in his first year.
I will never EVER trust anyone with the name "Reid". The name represents greed, ego,selfishness and total corruption as we have seen by our senator who turned his back on his native Nevada and the entire nation driving this great US closer to Communism. Go Oscar !!!
The title of this article would make it sound like Rory Reid would reform his personal ways if he gets elected.
Now, I don't know squat about Rory, but if he's like Harry (and I suspect he is since Rory spent his formative years with Harry) there's one HELL of a lot of reforming to be done there bud.
Tell you what. Why don't you reform and then come back.
R-D-RR - relax libs - just kidding. Like I said - I don't know squat about Rory - but then again - ah, forget it.
NO BLOODY WAY, Rory Reid!!!! You'll never get my vote!
Rory you can build the best environment to build the economy and create jobs, but, what good would that do if your Dad doesn't control the illegals in his own state?
Rory Reid bad for Nevada, bad for Nevadans!
Rory Reid makes sense. He is promising to make changes in the Governor's Office that are LONG overdue.
That idiot that occupies the office now has no accountability to Nevadans. He spouts only one line: No new taxes.
He has done nothing to advance this state by brining in businesses that we need to diversify the economy.
Rory has my vote.
How do these pledges enhance your standard of living, personal wealth, privacy, freedom, liberty, independence, while reducing oppression from taxes and restrictive laws?
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Every lying politician makes promises that they cannot deliver on. Reid is no different. What do you want, a dynasty?
This guy needs to find a 'real job'.
What is the old saving - You know a politician is lying when his lips are moving...
No to Harry, no to Rory.
Despite the fact that Harry is just a poor boy from Searchlight..a poor, poor boy. Awww, I will feel really bad when casting my vote for Rory's opponent--I don't care who it is. Because I'm not voting FOR that candidate, I'm voting AGAINST the Reid family. Sniff, sniff. Boo hoo.
I like what Rory offers here.
Here's the problem.
This weekly face the press he suggests sure sounds a lot like Oscar Goodman.
Since becoming mayor, Oscar faces the press every week.
No other elected official offers this.
Interesting, huh?
So why doesn't Rory offer this now?
Why doesn't Rory meet the press each week since after all he is a county commissioner?
Why wait?
I just loved the Democratic party.
They will nominate Reid, Jr. who has a remarkable track record of fiscal incompentence at Clark County.
Good choice Democrats......go right ahead and nominate Mr. Fiscal Incompentence.
Also, I am sure that the citizens of the State are just eager....eager...to elect a Reid Dynasty.
Yep....those darn Democrats are soooooo smart.
Judy you are an idiot. Crawl back in your hole and STFU
What would Rory be doing if his father were named Garcia?
Thanks, Rock. Didja love us for a long time?
Yes, Rory will make a fine Governor. Of course,
after the anemic to non-existent efforts of Gov'ner Gym, Rory will Look competent just by showing up for work!
I have to say, even though I think he is a circus clown, at least Oscar Goodman, the King of Las Vegas, is a pretty hard working guy. Heck, he even turned down dinner at the Obama's in order to make a city council meeting. At least that's what he said. Again, thanks for your support. See you at the polls!
Michael;
He would probably lead in the polls.
Hispanic voting block is growing, and growing...
and growing.
Rory has done a good job at the County during a difficult time. It will be very interesting how he deals with the unions and the contract negotiations coming up in the spring. That will determine whether or not he is a fiscal conservative. Whether or not he really wants to reduce or eliminate excessive salaries and pensions, and whether or not he is a puppet of the unions.
Time will tell.
" That will determine whether or not he is a fiscal conservative. "
I forgot to by shovel to dig out that pile of horse manure.
Hmmmmmm.....let's see.....Reid, Jr has been approving years and years and years of union contracts tand if he can just be "conservative" just one time that will determine if he is "conservative" on fiscal matters.
Yep.....that is a winner in the BS award category.
The only way this fool will get elected is if he gets as far away from his crooked father,and change to an independent.And then its gonna be a long long haul to get just 100 votes!AMERICA dosent need another greid running us into the ground.I rememeber not long ago when we had some real polititions in office.Time for AMERICA to wake up and see the treason being committed by the libs in office now!
Who is going to reform the Reid's? Has this "Junior" ever had a real job?
OMG, he cant even take care of the county issues at hand let alone wants to hold weekly meetings. Right!!!
Hey Harry, why dont you take care of the heating problem at the detention center , we have been without heat since October. And its cold, the extra clothing is not working.
The fact that Rory, Dubya, & Hillary were and are being considered for a political position is living proof that anyone with name recognition can be considered appropriate for a high level job.
When are we going to start picking our representation based on qualifications ?
It would seem ANYONE can lie their way into office given the right name!
mikegino, the answer to your question is yes! He was a lobbyist and an attorney.
I am wondering if I will get to see another commercial showing Harry as the poor boy from Searchlight. This may sound unbelievable but people that came from poor roots can be rotten to the core too. In addition, the dems in the senate and the house are rich scum that demonize those that don't agree with them.
Heard this same line of BS from the ObamaNation, and boy did we get transparency. Back room deals, buying votes. hmmm... and daddy Harry is right there with Obama, double dealing us. Jim Gibbons and Lynn Hettrick may be arrogant and useless, but we don't need another bad administration to follow them. You want name recognition Rory? Maybe changing your name to Garcia wouldn't be such a bad idea.