Annie Black

(Annie Black) – You may recall the absolutely disgusting personal attack and threat an “anonymous” Edwards supporter sent me a couple weeks ago.  Well, he sent another last week…

“Brian is supporting Edwards and digging up all the dirt he can on you and your S.O. (significant other) and passing it on to Edwards.  Mormon leaders are now opposing you.”

“Brian” is fellow Mesquite City Councilman Brian Wursten, who was also referenced in the original threat.  So I reached out to Councilman Wursten again and he again assured me it wasn’t true, adding…

“I absolutely agree these anonymous emails and false names are disgusting behavior.”

Thank you, Brian.

As for supposedly losing support from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that’s not what I’m hearing.  However, if they – or anyone else – are swayed by these septic tank tactics and support Chris, that’s their right.

After all, it’s still a free country.  At least for now.

(Annie Black) – The Las Vegas Sun is the most liberal newspaper in Nevada.  How left-wing are they?  Well, today they published an editorial defending…Antifa!

Antifa is the violent street movement, specializing in assaults and property damage, that President Trump just designated as a terrorist organization.  Amazingly, the Sun proclaimed this morning that “Antifa traditionally does not start violence.”

That’s not what Gabriel Nadales, a former Antifa member, wrote last December in a column published by The Hill in Washington, DC…

“Antifa wants to destroy our democratic republic and establish an authoritarian regime where dissent is crushed and beaten into submission. … Antifa then has two goals: Destroy political opposition, and silence dissenters.”

Well, guess who the Las Vegas Sun has endorsed for Assembly District 19?

Yep.  Chris Edwards.

The ONLY “Republican” to land the paper’s seal of approval.  ‘Nuff said.

On the other hand…

Yesterday, I’m proud to say, I earned the endorsement of the Mesquite Police Officers Association (MPOA).  Their letter of support included the following…

“Annie’s years of service and action has made her both a pillar and leader in our community.  Annie is also a devoted mother, believes strongly in family values and plays an active role in the lives of her children.  Throughout her life Annie Black has been on the forefront of improving her community.

“As she seeks office to represent us in Nevada Assembly District 19, we are confident she will continue in her goal to make Mesquite, Clark County, and all of Nevada a better place to live.  For the qualities mentioned, plus many more, the MPOA offers our support by endorsing the candidacy of Annie Black for the Nevada State Assembly.”

Thank you!  I won’t let you down.

Here’s the bottom line:  This isn’t about me getting elected to the Legislature.  It’s about who YOU want to represent YOU in the Legislature.

If you want to continue to be represented in Carson City by a tax-hiking, big-government, go-along-to-get-along, squishy Republican – vote for the Las Vegas Sun’s candidate.

But if you’d like to upgrade to a conservative “Trump Republican” who signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and isn’t afraid to fight for you, I ask for your vote.

#BlueLivesMatter

(Annie Black) – There is increasing doubt as to whether my opponent, Assemblyman Chris Edwards, even lives in District 19 any longer (if he ever really did).

The only address he lists on his campaign website is a P.O. box.

Good luck finding him there, constituents.

And the address where he *claims* he lives on his most recent Financial Disclosure Statement – 139 La Mirada Drive in Henderson – is actually occupied by a couple who, conveniently, are also major donors to his campaign.

Seems fishy.

But wait, there’s more…

When a voter stopped by the La Mirada house a couple weeks ago and asked for Edwards, the man who answered the door – I assume Chris’ donor –  got defensive, demanded to know why he was asking for Chris, refused to say if Chris lived there, told the voter to call Chris…and slammed the door shut.

Even fishier.

So if he doesn’t live on La Mirada where he says he lives, where exactly DOES he live?

Chris’ 2020 Financial Disclosure Statement says he owns a home on 984 Country Skies in Las Vegas.  But he doesn’t appear to be living there either.  PLUS it’s not in the district if he does.

His 2019 Financial Disclosure Statement says he lived at 6088 Riflecrest Avenue in Las Vegas.  But he doesn’t seem to live there any longer.

His 2018 Financial Disclosure Statement says he owned a house at 9309 Copper Bay in Las Vegas, outside of District 19.  But he doesn’t appear to live there.

His 2016 Financial Disclosure Statement says he owned a home at 4500 Charles Ronald Avenue in Las Vegas, outside of District 19.  But he doesn’t appear to be living there either.

It’s almost as if the guy’s in a witness protection program or hiding from SEAL Team Six.  No wonder I call him “The Invisible Man.”

Does he even live in the same community as his constituents?  How are you supposed to find him?

If anyone knows where Chris Edwards really lives, give me a call on my personal cell: (702) 872-2222.

From the AnnieGram Mailbag

“In Logandale the other day and I had to laugh. Your sign stood tall and proud and Edwards’ sign lay half on the ground. I guess even his signs lack a backbone.” – Brian Burris

“You have a GREAT platform.  Everyone is aware of it. I could not believe the BS I got in the mail. A flyer for the invisible man (Chris Edwards).  All he did was downgrade you and of course NO platform.” – Tara Hancock

“I love how forthright you are about where you stand! I know that you are honest in what you say and how hard you will fight! You have my vote!” – Rachel Browning

“Damn, Annie, you are nailing this guy to the wall! Way to go! You have my support 1000%.” – Dak Cave

“It isn’t a surprise that those things you are recommending are catching the eye and ear of so many. We have friends from Overton who have never met you and they have chosen to follow the fire, grit, and determination that you bring to this election.  Honesty, integrity, determination, and zeal are not seen as a weakness. These are qualities we as a people see in Annie Black.  It’s time.  It is time to put courage back in our elected public offices.” – William Brent Moorhead

“In a sea of silence when Nevadans need leadership, Annie Black steps forward. We need Annie in the Legislature to counter the Governor’s failed policies and keep everyone focused on economic recovery.” – Rudy Pamintuan

“He (Chris Edwards) will look you in the face and straight outright LIE to you.” – John White

(Annie Black) – I was forwarded an email this morning from an Assembly District 19 voter who reached out to Assemblyman Chris Edwards on Tuesday afternoon.  Edwards’ angry reply was just jaw-dropping.

Here’s the original email sent to Chris by constituent Jim Wiggins…

“I have not decided my vote yet, but wonder why you have nothing to show for being in office for the last 6 years.  Instead of working to balance the budget, you voted to increase the spending every year?  Why didn’t you ask for a special session when everyone is out of work because of the governor’s poor handling of the crisis?  What have you done to hold down costs?  Why are you afraid to debate?  You seem to be only around when you are running for election. Explain why I should vote for you.”

Legitimate questions from a voter, right?  But in his response, Chris lost it and had an absolutely unhinged mega-meltdown…

“You clearly haven’t done ANY research on me or my record.  You may not have even read any of my campaign information. You are wrong on pretty much everything you wrote.”

So much for “How to Win Friends and Influence People”!

Edwards continued…

“Perhaps you didn’t know the Dems have been in charge of spending in the last 2 sessions.  Republicans have not had enough members to stop their budget increases.”

Now, this is what we call “a lie of omission.”

Yes, it’s true that Republicans have been in the minority and didn’t have the votes to stop the Democrats’ reckless budget hikes.  HOWEVER, here’s the part he left out…

That doesn’t mean he had to vote for them!

He could have voted “no” – just as I have as a city councilwoman when I disagreed with the majority.  I can’t tell you how many 4-1 votes there’ve been.

If a billion-dollar budget increase was wrong, he should have voted “no.”  Instead he voted “yes.”  That is NOT the vote of a supposed fiscal conservative.

Edwards continued his rant…

“Perhaps you are unaware that the GOVERNOR usually calls for a special session?  The legislature can call itself into special session.  Again, the Dems control the legislature. They are not going to oppose the Dem GOV. … Not a very smart plan there Jim.  I don’t think you thought that one through.”

Could he possibly be any more condescending?

But here’s the thing: Right now Democrat legislators are hiding behind Gov. Sisolak.  As long as he’s calling all the shots, they have no responsibility.  That’s not right.

They were elected to represent the citizens of their districts, especially at a time like this.  No governor should have unlimited power for an unlimited period of time.  Important decisions that should be made by the ENTIRE Legislature have been left in one man’s hands.

Every legislator should be ON RECORD either supporting the governor’s decisions to shut our state down and destroy our economy or opposing them.  Or coming up with alternatives.  That’s what they were elected to do.  To duck that responsibility is just plain cowardly.

Of course, admittedly, being in the minority Chris doesn’t have the power to call a Special Session.  But he HAS had the power to speak up and call FOR a Special Session.  That’s what he’s supposed to do as our representative.

Instead he’s remained mute.  Just went along to go along.  It’s a dereliction of duty.

Chris then continued with his temper-tantrum…

“Your insinuation that I am ‘afraid’ to debate is nonsense.  What are you…in second grade?  Try something else…something more mature.”

Wow.

I’ve been challenging Chris to debate since the day I filed to run against him back in March.  He doesn’t even respond.  Absolutely, he’s afraid to debate me.  And with his record in office, I guess I really can’t blame him.  I’d make mincemeat out of the guy.

Edwards’ scolding continued…

“Maybe you only see me around elections cause YOU don’t pay attention.  You’ve obviously missed my numerous visits.  Perhaps I should ask where have YOU been hiding?  Do YOU only pay attention at election time and never else?  Then don’t blame me for you not doing your part.  Take responsibility for your lack of civic duty.”

Talk about blaming the messenger.

The fact is, you can’t sign up to get an email newsletter from him on his website because…he doesn’t put one out.  Never has.  And he rarely ever posted anything on social media – other than vacation photos – until I filed to run against him.

And I’m not aware of a single town hall meeting he’s held in the six years he’s been in office.

Look, I understand why this gets under his thin-skin.  But there’s a reason he’s called “The Invisible Man.”  No one can find him.  No one knows where he is.  No one knows where he’s going to be.

In fact, as you’ll see below, no one even knows if he actually lives in Assembly District 19!

Chris concluded his rant…

“You can vote for me or Annie.  I only expect you to do your homework so you can make an informed decision.  Ball is in your court.”

Indeed, it is.  On this we agree.

If this Chris Edwards guy – who obviously doesn’t take criticism very well – is who you want representing you in Carson City, vote for Chris Edwards.

But if you want better representation by someone who will keep you informed (hello, AnnieGrams!) and not hide from or lash out at you, vote for Annie Black.

(Annie Black) – According to a Facebook post on Monday, Black Lives Matter is planning a protest march in Mesquite for Thursday afternoon.

The anonymous organizers advertise that “we will be walking all the way down the blvd!!  so remember to bring water and sunscreen!!!”

Their flyer proclaims “This Is a Peaceful Protest,” but warns participants to “wear your masks and cover your face or tattoos or anything else that can get traced back to you.”

In response, Bob Bodeman wrote on Facebook, “I wonder if they have a permit to shut the Blvd down like we get for parades.”

To which Mesquite city council candidate Karen Fielding wrote…

“So true, I got a permit for the graduation parade.  Because it’s required.  You also need a permit to protest or rally.  Just wondering if Annie will be leading this without a permit.”

Apparently, Karen thinks “Black Lives Matter” means me, Annie Black!

How embarrassing.

Seems Karen and a few others are trying to link the planned “Black Lives Matter” protest to the “Reopen Nevada” rallies I organized a couple weeks ago.  But there’s a big difference.

First, the rallies themselves were staged on private property with the property owner’s consent.  So no “permit” was required.

Secondly, our rallies were car caravans.  People simply got in their cars and drove peacefully in a circle around the city, observing all traffic laws.  We did NOT shut the boulevard down.  So, again, no permit was required.

If the “Black Lives Matter” protestors want to clog the city street and block traffic, yes, they should be required to get a permit just like any other group, including Karen’s.  One set of rules equally applied to everybody.

#BlueLivesMatter

(Annie Black) – President Donald Trump said today…

“Weakness will never beat anarchists, looters or thugs.”

If only Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak understood that.

Riots, mayhem, looting, fires, property destruction and violence have been going on in Nevada for the last several days as our governor sat back and refused to take the strong action necessary to stop it.

Now a Las Vegas police officer is clinging to life after being shot in the back of the head, execution-style, at a so-called “peaceful protest” on the Las Vegas Strip last night.

In response, Gov. Sisolak finally put out a weak statement this afternoon that read, in part…

“(D)uring these trying times we must remind ourselves that creating a state where justice and peace exist together in partnership, not as a binary choice, is the goal we must all work toward.  I am committed to doing all I can.”

But he hasn’t.  The peace has been broken over and over again.  And now a law enforcement officer may tragically and needlessly lose his life.

What the governor should have done – and STILL should do – is what Las Vegas City Councilman and former Metro police lieutenant Stavros Anthony called for this morning…

“This has to stop today. Violent thugs do not control our community. Implement a curfew. Call out the national guard, police need help. Arrest all violent rioters immediately. No bail. Law and order.”

What he said.

#BlueLivesMatter

In the last AnnieGram I laid out “Black’s Blueprint” – seven steps the Legislature should take to help Nevadans rebuild their lives and businesses after the #SisolakShutdown.

If you missed it, you can still download a copy by clicking here

But there are still a lot of issues the Legislature needs to deal with aside from those related to COVID-19.

So I thought, in these final days before the election, I’d share some “Where I Stand” positions on a number of them…

• I support requiring a valid, photo ID before casting a ballot
• I oppose changing our elections to “all-mail” balloting
• I support a prohibition on government employees serving in the Legislature
• I support requiring at least two government regulations be repealed for every new one adopted
• I support authorizing citizens with concealed-carry permits to carry their weapons on school grounds
• I support reauthorizing and fully funding Education Savings Accounts (ESA’s) and Opportunity Scholarships
• I support “merit pay” for exceptional teachers while making it easier to fire incompetent ones
• I support banning “sanctuary cities” statewide
• I support allowing you to buy less-expensive health insurance policies across state lines
• I oppose the creation of a “mileage tax” on your car
• I support closing the “tax restraint” loophole by requiring a 2/3 super-majority vote of the people for any tax hikes the Legislature puts on the ballot
• I oppose charging sales tax for your Internet purchases from out-of-state companies
• I support creating a permanent “ANTI-Appropriations Committee” in the Legislature focused exclusively on cutting spending
• I support requiring that Nevada’s checkbook be posted online so you can quickly and easily see exactly what your tax dollars are being spent on, to whom and by how much
• I support giving the governor the same line-item veto authority that 44 other state governors already have
• I oppose government mandates on private businesses, including wage and benefit mandates
• I support a requirement that all bills be posted online for at least 72 hours before being voted on, without amendment
• I support a requirement that all campaign donations of $500 or more be reported online within 72 hours of receipt

Want to know my position on other issues?  Shoot an email to: annie@electannieblack.com or give me a call on my cell phone at (702) 872-2222.

Good luck finding where my opponent stands on these issues…or on anything else.  He’s back to “Invisible Man” mode.  Let’s make him disappear once and for all on June 9.  VOTE Annie Black!

(Annie Black) – A new mailer in support of my opponent, Assemblyman Chris Edwards, is hitting mailboxes today.  It’s “Paid and Authorized by Problem Solvers PAC.”

Lots to unwrap here…

First, the Problem Solvers PAC was created out of thin air on May 25, 2020 – just four days ago – and has filed no campaign finance reports.

It’s what’s called a “scam-PAC” – and it’s an old trick by professional politicians and their consultants.

Such scam-PACs are a legal form of “money-laundering” created by legislators to hide the source behind last-minute hit pieces until AFTER the election is over – when it’s too late for voters to know who funded it.

This is exactly why one of my policy reform proposals is “a requirement that all campaign donations of $500 or more be reported online within 72 hours of receipt.”

In the meantime, the only thing we know about this scam-PAC is that a guy named Charles Gallagher is the “registered agent” behind it.

For those who aren’t “insiders,” Gallagher is a longtime political operative hired by the Republican establishment in Carson City.

Until striking out on his own last year, Gallagher worked for a political consulting firm whose CEO is … wait for it … former Sen. “Tax Hike Mike” Roberson, the RINO (Republican in Name Only) who shoved the largest tax hike in Nevada history through the state Senate in 2015.

Birds of a tax-hiking feather stick together!

As for the mailer itself, it tries to excuse Edwards for “wearing a wire” on his conservative colleagues back during that 2015 session.

In what I guess is supposed to be a clever headline, the mailer refers to what the PAC calls “the Annie BLACK-HEARTED Lies.”

“Black-Hearted.”  Get it?  How cute.

The mailer says I falsely claimed that Edwards “made up the bribery allegations” and that “the investigation uncovered no wrongdoing.”

This is another old trick by professional politicians and their consultants.  They cherry-pick their quotes and try to “spin” you.

My exact quote was: “Assemblyman Chris Edwards ‘wore a wire’ hoping to entrap his conservative colleagues during the 2015 session.”  Which is 100% true.

In fact, on my website I quote FIVE of Edwards former colleagues who confirm Edwards wore a wire on them and had their phones tapped.

So it’s not me accusing him of being a “rat.”  It’s the victims themselves who were falsely accused by Edwards.

In addition, I never wrote that “the investigation uncovered no wrongdoing.”  I quoted former Assemblyman Brent Jones who wrote that “Metro concluded their investigation and no charges were ever brought against any legislators.”

Which is 100% true.

No charges were ever brought against any of legislators who Edwards had wire-tapped.  As attorney David Otto told the Las Vegas Review-Journal in an interview…

“Mr. Edwards is attempting to smear these people only for his political benefit.  He’s the dishonest character in this matter and what he’s doing is as wrong as two left shoes.”

But nice try, Mr. Gallagher.

The mailer’s closing line, laughably, reads: “CHRIS EDWARDS IS THE ONLY LEADER WE CAN TRUST FOR ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 19.”

Oh, please.

Can anyone trust a guy who secretly wears a wire, taps the phones of his conservative colleagues and falsely accuses them of trying to “extort” him?  I sure don’t.

And none of this changes the reality that Edwards was the swing vote that put the liberal Republicans in charge of the Assembly in 2015 – which resulted in Nevadans getting socked with the largest tax hike in state history.

Edwards owns that!

Look, I understand the panic in the Edwards’ camp.  And I understand the panic within the GOP establishment that’s afraid of losing one of their own.  The LAST thing they want is Annie Black going to Carson City.

That’s why they created this last-minute scam-PAC and are hiding their “Saving Private Edwards” hit pieces behind it.  They’re using every cheap trick in the book.

And unless you stand up, say enough is enough, and vote this guy Edwards out…they might just get away with it.

VOTE Annie Black!

QUOTES OF THE DAY

“I am not like Edwards, a sneaky politician with no morals. … It’s time for Edwards to come out of the closet and let voters really know who he is. Annie Black needs to replace him in the Legislature, and Chris Edwards needs to crawl back into whatever hole will take him.” – Former conservative Republican Assemblywoman Shelly Shelton

“Chris Edwards also offered to sell me his vote for Speaker for $10,000. He did this while we were in his car. Chris Edwards is a RAT and should be dealt with like a RAT.” – Former conservative Republican Assemblyman John Moore

“Chris double-crossed everyone. He talked like a conservative when he ran, but drank the Kool-Aid and went rogue as soon as he was elected. Making false allegations is what he does.  If he told you the sky was blue and grass was green, you better get a second opinion.” – Former conservative Republican Assemblyman Victoria Seaman

“Chris would break his word over and over. Would say, promote or agree to one position during caucus meetings and vote a different way on the floor.  He was a total disgrace and sell out.” – Former conservative Republican Assemblyman Brent Jones

“After we learned Chris had been secretly recording our conversations, nobody trusted him. … I wouldn’t trust that guy to walk my dog or fold my laundry.” – Former conservative Republican Assemblywoman Michele Fiore

Annie Black is a Mesquite City Councilwoman and Republican candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 19.  You can get more information by visiting www.electannieblack.com 

The following letter has been mailed to Assembly District 19 Republicans.  Click here to download a printable PDF copy of the document…

Nevadans hadn’t elected a Democrat governor since 1994 until Steve Sisolak was elected in 2018.  Now our state’s entire economy has been destroyed because of his decisions.

Lesson learned.

The damage didn’t have to be this bad.  And it never should have taken this long to “Reopen Nevada.”  But what’s done is done.

Now we need to rebuild.

Shutting down our economy means there is now a HUGE hole in our state budget.  And it’ll be up to the Nevada Legislature – in a Special Session later this summer or next year – to fix it.

Based on my opponent’s record, Chris Edwards is NOT the person you want in the Assembly when some very tough choices are going to have to be made…

A.)  He supported 26 out of 32 tax hikes – including multiple “temporary” tax hikes that, of course, became permanent.

B.)  He opposes tax cuts. Bragged about it in Carson City when he declared: “I did not run on a campaign to give people a tax break.”  It’s on video.

C.)  He supported raising taxes $400 million to protect state employees from suffering pay and benefit reductions, declaring…

“I’m absolutely willing to vote for revenues that would restore the pay that they’ve lost; to make sure they don’t have to take the furloughs; to make sure that they get longevity pay and the COLA (cost of living increase).”

D.)  He has voted for billion-dollar budget increases in each of his three sessions in the Legislature.

If that’s what you want in a state legislator, you may as well vote for a Democrat!

“But, Annie,” some have asked, “what would you do instead?”

Great question.  Fair question.  So…

First, unlike Mr. Edwards, I have taken tax hikes completely off the table by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge promising you I will “oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.”  You have it in writing.

Secondly, here’s “Black’s Blueprint: 7 Steps for Rebuilding Nevada”…

1.)  EMERGENCY POWERS LIMITATION ACT

It’s one thing to give the governor the power to declare a short-term emergency.  It’s another thing to give him an indefinite blank check – like what we’ve experienced during the COVID-19 shutdown.

The Legislature needs to pass a bill that limits the scope and length of time any governor can wield “emergency powers” – including the suspension of constitutional rights – without seeking the approval of the elected members of the Legislature.

A 30-day limit seems reasonable.  We should never again be in a position where one person has unilateral, unrestrained, indefinite authoritarian control over our lives and livelihoods.

2.)  CUT TAXES

Nevada’s families and businesses have been crushed by the #SisolakShutdown.  To rebuild we must let taxpayers keep more money in their pockets to pull themselves out of the abyss. That includes…

• Cutting the statewide sales tax. Every penny you get to keep is a penny you can spend on your family for what YOU want, not what the government thinks you need.
• Cutting vehicle registration fees. Nevada’s registration fees have always been ridiculously too high for what amounts to a piece of paper you keep in your glove box.  A flat $50/vehicle is more than enough.
• Cutting the Commerce Tax. This is a tax on business income, not business profits.  Businesses are going to need every last dime to reinvest in rebuilding their operations.
• Cutting the Modified Business Tax. This tax penalizes employers for hiring employees.  That’s just stupid – especially now.
• Cutting the state business license fee. Businesses are already nickel-and-dimed enough by local level fees.

Every tax cut is more money in your pocket and less money in the government’s – exactly as it should be to rebuild our economy!

3.)  CUT SPENDING

Gov. Sisolak has *said* he won’t raise taxes to fill the budget hole.  But you’ve heard that sort of thing before.

Of course, even if he did want to raise taxes, who would he raise them on?  You don’t have any money.  Businesses don’t have any money.  And you can’t get blood from a stone.

Which means the only way to balance the budget is to cut spending.  It’s no longer enough for the government to do more with less.  It’s going to have to do less with less.

The state’s biggest expense is employee salaries and benefits. So like Willy Sutton – who said he robbed banks because that’s where the money was – we’re going to have to lay off some workers, while others will have to take pay cuts.

And Gov. Sisolak himself has already set the precedent for determining how to do this.

Just as the governor separated our jobs and businesses into “essential” and “non-essential,” all government departments, programs and personnel must be separated into “critical” and “non-critical.”

If “non-critical,” it needs to go on the chopping block.

4.)  AMBULANCE-CHASER PROTECTION

Many businesses are already on the verge of bankruptcy – if they haven’t gone under already.  The LAST thing they need to worry about are frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits from greedy trial lawyers.

We need a bill – similar to legislation currently being considered in Congress – to protect responsible Nevada business owners from lawsuit abuse tied to the coronavirus crisis.

5.)  OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REPEALS

It’s one thing to require that doctors, lawyers, building contractors and electricians obtain an occupational license to protect the public.

It’s another thing altogether to require that hairdressers, barbers, cosmetologists and interior decorators get one.

If your occupation doesn’t pose a serious danger to the public, you shouldn’t be required to get a government permission slip to provide for yourself and your family.

6.)  HOMESCHOOLING PROMOTION & SUPPORT

Thanks to the #SisolakShutdown, we’re all homeschoolers now!

A recent USA Today survey found that even if schools reopen this fall, 60% of parents would likely continue homeschooling, with 30% saying they would “very likely” continue homeschooling.

And every homeschooled student means less money taxpayers have to fork over to educate them in a government school.

So we should pass legislation that not only ENCOURAGES homeschooling, but provides parents with assistance and other resources to make this a viable option for more families.

7.)  TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS

Nevada WILL recover.  You can’t keep us down.

But just like after the Great Recession of 2008, when the economy gets better politicians will start spending money recklessly again.

They can’t help it.  It’s what they do.

So I propose a Taxpayer Bill of Rights – similar to the TABOR law in Colorado and along the same lines as former State Sen. Bob Beers’ “Tax and Spend Control” initiative.

Such a bill would limit budget increases – like the three billion-dollar budget hikes Mr. Edwards voted for – to the combined rate of inflation plus population growth, unless approved by a vote of the people.

It’s not enough to just *say* government should live within its means.  There ought to be a law!

These 7 proposals would restrict the size, scope and COST of government, put more money back in your pocket and allow you more freedom over your own life and livelihood.

Of course, my opponent – who has NO PLAN, by the way – will surely come up with all kinds of reasons why this blueprint for rebuilding Nevada “can’t be done.”

But as the saying goes, those who say something can’t be done should get out of the way of people who are doing it.

It’s not that these things *can’t* be done.  Other states are already doing them.  So the problem isn’t a lack of ability, but a lack of will.

Others will say these proposals won’t pass as long as Democrats are in charge.  Valid point.  However…

Would you rather have someone representing you in Carson City who’s willing to fight in the arena…or someone who will say, “Thank you, sir, may I have another?”

If you want a fighter rather than a wallflower, please vote for Annie Black for Assembly District 19!

Conservatively yours,
Annie Black

P.S.  If you’ve missed or misplaced any of my previous AnnieGrams, they’re all posted on the “AnnieGram” page of my website: www.ElectAnnieBlack.com

P.P.S.  Do you have a question or concern?  Call me on my cell at (702) 872-2222.  Or send an email to: annie@electannieblack.com

Annie Black is Republican candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 19.  Paid for by Friends of Annie Black.

(Annie Black) – There’s no one on my email list who needs me to explain the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Or why it’s so important to recognize the sacrifices – including the ultimate sacrifice – so many Americans, and their families, have made in defense of our freedoms and liberties in the United States

A number of which have been stripped away from us over the past two months by Gov. Sisolak.

I was trying to think of a way to properly and significantly pay tribute to our fallen warriors when a supporter sent me the photo below and suggested we do something similar in Mesquite…

Great idea!

So I’ll be at the Exit 118 overpass in Mesquite at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning waving my American flag at cars driving on the I-15…even if I’m the only one there.  But I hope you’ll join me.

What a tribute it would be if we line the entire overpass, on both sides, to memorialize the ultimate sacrifice so many have made for us and our families in the greatest country on the planet.

Bring your American flag, military flags, Gadsden flags, Nevada flags and big home-made signs expressing your appreciation to all our military veterans.

And keep in mind these words by Abraham Lincoln in his Gettysburg Address…

“We, here, highly resolve that those dead shall not have died in vain.”

Hope to see you tomorrow morning.  However…

WARNING:

Gov. Sisolak still hasn’t lifted his stay-at-home “house arrest” order, or his ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.  So just know that if you attend you’ll be in direct violation of an imperial gubernatorial decree.

I’ll be there anyway!

Please join me to remember those veterans who are no longer with us and pay them the respect and gratitude they’re due.

– Annie

Annie Black is a Mesquite City Councilwoman and Republican candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 19.  You can get more information by visiting www.electannieblack.com