Judge Vanderwood Grills County Lawyer Over The Lack Of Due Process At Ethics Commission - WATCH VIDEO

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On August 23, 2024, Superior Court Judge Vanderwood rightfully grills Clark County attorney about the lack of due process, which is a constitutional right mind you, by the Ethics Commission. This video begins where the judge interrupts the County attorney just a few minutes into her argument in support of the Motion to Dismiss and then again when the judge comes back to her for more grilling.

Background

• On June 6 & 11, 2024, the Ethics Commission dismissed my complaints against Auditor Kimsey and Prosecuting Attorney Golik (and office).
• Shortly after, I filed an appeal based on APA (Petition of Review) because it was unclear if any appeal was available.
• My appeal wasn’t based on the outcome but on the fact that the Ethics Commission didn’t follow administrative procedures and used a different and more strict standard when reviewing my complaints… something the County attorney lied about when describing my appeal.
• Ultimately, the judge granted the motion to dismiss because of a lack of jurisdiction because I filed my appeal based on APA, the only real option that could exist. This dismissal proves or highlights the lack of due process.

WinCo Food Lawfare Update: Motion To Dismiss Is Filed!

WinCo Foods is leveraging the courts in an attempt to reshape Clark County's political landscape—but not in a way that benefits voters. The company’s lawsuit against me and the Restore Election Confidence Initiative isn’t solely about one alleged instance of signature gathering at their stores. Instead, this case could have broader implications for local policing policies, potentially limiting signature gathering at grocery stores across the county.

Let’s be clear—this lawsuit appears to be a move that could block citizen involvement in the democratic process. If WinCo prevails, we may see law enforcement being asked to intervene against signature gatherers, and that enforcement could then extend to all grocery stores. This could affect far more than just activities at WinCo locations.

This isn't just about me or the REC Initiative. It’s about whether Clark County voters will retain the ability to support causes they believe in, without interference from large corporate entities. I’ve presented evidence to the court showing that the claims made in the lawsuit are largely without merit. I have never personally gathered signatures at WinCo, and I’ve consistently instructed volunteers to avoid doing so at WinCo stores. That is a matter of record.

Despite the facts, WinCo’s legal actions suggest an intent to intimidate us and potentially influence how law enforcement interacts with political movements. If WinCo succeeds, we could see a precedent where police are deployed to suppress peaceful, legitimate grassroots efforts—making it far more difficult for citizens to gather signatures for causes they care about.

This lawsuit has already had a negative impact, with local media picking up on claims that I believe misrepresent the situation, causing harm to the credibility of grassroots efforts like REC. But the fight is far from over. I’m standing up not only for myself but for the rights of every Clark County voter to participate in our democracy.

READ THE MOTION TO DISMISS HERE

This is a crucial moment for those of us who believe in our Constitutional Republic and the power of the people. WinCo’s use of the courts could lead to a shift in how local law enforcement responds to signature gathering efforts. If we don’t stand up now, this could set a dangerous precedent for future initiatives—regardless of whether you agree with them.

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VOTE NO on Kimsey's Charter Amendments #17 & #18

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#17 Redistricting: Every ten years, after the census, districts for Clark County Council are redrawn. As you probably know, redrawing districts can be abused to change political outcomes and is something that both parties can exploit. This amendment would shift the current bipartisan process for redrawing Clark County Council districts, allowing the Council's majority party to select the Redistricting Committee. It grants significant power to an unelected bureaucrat, the so-called "redistricting master," a county GIS employee no less, to create new districts. The proposed amendment from Kimsey would change the current system, any changes would require a supermajority vote, making it difficult for the actual committee to alter the proposed districts. If passed, this would further centralize most of the power in one person, reducing the committee's role in the process. Although labeled as "non-partisan," the amendment will most certainly increase gerrymandering by the Council’s majority party. The current process ensures bipartisan representation, but the proposed changes would give more control to County employees and the majority party, likely leading to political manipulation disguised as nonpartisan reform.

#18 Initiatives: This amendment significantly alters the "Initiatives Limitations" section of the Charter. Despite repeated refusals by the Prosecuting Attorney's office to acknowledge it, the amendment would expand their powers of review to deny proposed initiatives. The current Charter limits initiatives to six subjects, but the new language, "However, this is not a complete list," would allow the PA's office to block proposed initiatives. The explanation statements and ballot titles omit this critical detail.

Even worse, if passed, the amendment would enable a handful of County officials to create potentially biased legal opinions and financial projections required on petitions and ballots.

THIS IS A BACKDOOR APPROACH TO ABRIDGE OUR RIGHTS TO PETITION CHANGE IN OUR GOVERNMENT.

If approved, this will undoubtedly result in only county-approved initiatives having a chance of success—effectively silencing grassroots efforts and restricting the people's right to petition and self-govern.

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