The Legacy of Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve When I first moved to Reno in 2019 I saw Mayor Hillary Schieve on the news where she was touted as a business woman and took credit for bringing business to Reno. I have since learned much more about her, and her political
What have the accomplishments of Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve been? The Mayor’s most visible supporter Richard Jay periodically posts a long list of the alleged accomplishments of Mayor Schieve on social media in response to negative posts or comments from detractors. Richard challenges doubters to “deny any of this with
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) using STAR Bonds (Sales Tax Anticipated Revenue) is a mechanism where future increases in property and sales tax revenue from development are used to finance upfront infrastructure and development costs. In 2007, the City of Reno established a Tax Increment District (TID) to support the development
In a recent case that underscores the importance of personal responsibility and the rule of law, three individuals have been sentenced for the kidnapping of a Las Vegas boy, whom they held for a $4,000 ransom. Stephen Smith and Christian Scarlett received prison terms ranging from three to ten years,
Reno has a long and tumultuous history with mega-projects promising to redefine downtown, filled with ambitious visions from charismatic developers. Unfortunately, these grandiose ventures rarely fulfill their lofty promises, often leaving taxpayers burdened and the cityscape dotted with unfinished dreams. The Neon District, the latest in a long line of
Jacobs Entertainment (JEI) is leading Reno into a real estate and financial disaster of epic proportions. They have not delivered on their promises and they want the city to help finance their ill-conceived vision of a “Neon Line” west of downtown Reno. A Buying Spree in West Reno JEI began
When criminals disrupt critical infrastructure, it’s not just a theft—it’s an attack on public safety. In the wake of a massive power outage that darkened the Las Vegas Strip, impacted Harry Reid International Airport, and even left Allegiant Stadium powerless, local leaders are sounding the alarm. Their message to Nevada
A robbery and shooting at a Las Vegas Walmart on Blue Diamond Road led to the swift arrest of a suspect—all thanks to a critical mistake: he left his wallet in the rideshare vehicle he used to get to the scene. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested Taron Jefferson on Tuesday,
When President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, critics howled about the economic pain that would follow. Headlines warned of trade wars, skyrocketing costs, and retaliatory measures. Economists predicted market instability. Political opponents called it reckless. But what if the short-term pain was part of a larger,
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and the Republican Party is firmly his. The old-guard GOP—the party of Bush, McCain, and Romney—is dead and buried, replaced by an America First movement that is stronger than ever. But not everyone got the memo. A few holdouts from the old