Michael Naft Archives - Nevada Globe

Nearly 14K Ballots Need Signature Curing As Silver State Races Tighten

November 6, 2024 12:01 pmNovember 7, 2024 3:44 pm

12:29 Update: Sam Brown’s lead has increased to more than a 6,000 vote lead over Senator Jacky Rosen after Carson City and Nye County have updated their results. The Nevada Secretary of State reports that nearly 14,000 ballots needs to be cured (fixed) as the U.S. Senate and down-ballot races...

Commissioner Michael Naft Doubles Down On Deception To Save Seat in Clark County

November 4, 2024 11:58 amNovember 4, 2024 4:51 pm

Back in June, The Globe reported that Democratic Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft (Friends of Michael Naft) launched a smear campaign targeting his GOP challenger Ryan Hamilton, and in his recent campaign mailers sent to voters in District A, Naft doubles down on his deception by accusing Hamilton of opposing...

After SCOTUS Decision, Clark County Considers Homeless Camping Ban

September 26, 2024 4:23 pmSeptember 27, 2024 1:35 am

Clark County Commission Chair Tick Segerblom has introduced an agenda item to the upcoming October 1 meeting that discusses a potential ordinance for a homeless camping ban that would bar people from sleeping outside in tents or makeshift shelters on public sidewalks or in public spaces. . Earlier this month,...

Commissioner Michael Naft Launches Smear Campaign Against GOP Challenger

June 25, 2024 4:21 pmJuly 8, 2024 9:20 am

Democratic Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft (Friends of Michael Naft) has launched a smear campaign targeting his GOP challenger Ryan Hamilton. In a campaign mailer (see below) sent throughout District A, Naft employs what is known as the “wrap-up smear,” a common tactic used by both parties to smear an...

Could Gypsum Resources Lawsuit Financially Imperil Clark County?

April 16, 2024 3:19 pmApril 17, 2024 1:36 pm

In an ongoing and important case involving Clark County, several Democratic Clark County Commissioners and county employees, a final evidentiary hearing in Gypsum Resource LLC V. Clark County et al (see below), has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Clark County District Court House. Presiding over the case is...

Ryan Hamilton Announces Candidacy for Clark County Commission

January 4, 2024 12:25 pmJanuary 4, 2024 12:28 pm

Las Vegas native Ryan Hamilton announced his candidacy today for Clark County Commission District A in a bid to “make Clark County Clean Again.” Ryan, a registered Republican, enters the race with endorsements from Nevada State Controller Andy Matthews and Senator Carrie Buck. Ryan most recently worked as a recovery...

OPINION: Taxpayers On The Hook For Millions To Rename Airport After Harry Reid

October 6, 2022 3:22 pm

When the Clark County Commission voted to rename the McCarran International Airport to honor U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, county leaders promised it wouldn’t cost taxpayers a dime. A review of public records, however, shows Commissioners Tick Segerblom, Justin Jones and the rest of the name-change advocates lied. Private funds currently cover only a...