Election season in Nevada County is starting up again. Let's take a look at the local races and see how things are shaping up.
Congress
With Tom McClintock, who won this congressional district by a huge margin in 2008, running in the newly created district just south of here, Wally Herger is a possibility to be our congressman again. This race is proving to be very interesting. As of September 30, 2011, Herger only has a little over $200,000 on hand. There has been a long-standing rumor that Herger will not run again, and Democrat candidates, sensing an opportunity, are lining up to run for the seat. Should Herger decide not to run, we will likely see a Republican scrum for the congressional seat in this very conservative and very Republican district. Stay tuned on this one!
California Assembly
Dan Logue is our current assemblyman. Logue is a Nevada County resident and works tirelessly to preserve and protect our north state conservative values. The National Federation of Independent Business has awarded Logue a perfect score based on his voting record and support of small business. His widespread efforts have also drawn the attention of media outlets across the nation, including the New York Times, FOX News, and the Los Angeles Times. He is being challenged, but none of the challengers are serious contenders.
Nevada County Supervisor
In District One thus far, we have lifelong resident Sue McGuire running against Nate Beason. It is pretty clear that the local hard-left will also run a leftwing environmentalist candidate. Sue McGuire is a lifelong Nevada County resident, and Beason is running for an unprecedented third term (I think that the last three term supervisor was Eric Rood). As a former supervisor told me recently, two terms are plenty for anyone as, over the terms, a supervisor starts to become less a representative of the people and more an employee of the county. While I have my own opinions, I will leave it up to the reader and the District One voter to decide whether two terms are enough for Beason.
Ted Owens, who is likely running for an unprecedented third term, would have a challenger from the very far-left in the name of Michael Rogers. He is an relatively unknown in Truckee, as lifelong residents do not even know who he is. Should he declare a third run at supervisor, the widely popular Owens will likely have a fairly easy race.
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Sue McGuire announces candidacy for First District Supervisor
"Nevada County Attorney Sue McGuire this morning announced that she is seeking the office of First District Supervisor for Nevada County. She believes her deep roots in the community and two decades as an attorney in Nevada County have provided her with the love of the lifestyle here, and the experience that makes her perfect for the job. Sue’s family has been actively involved in the county for six generations.
"Sue’s first goal as county supervisor will be to ensure that Nevada County retains existing businesses and encourages new businesses that will provide jobs for Nevada County residents. Given the economy and resulting job attrition in government, it is critical to provide an atmosphere that encourages private sector business. Sue will review all regulations that may be a hindrance to this goal to determine what is working and alternatively, what needs to be changed.
"McGuire was born and raised in Nevada County, as were her parents, Mel and Bonnie McGuire. Mel was a self-employed trucker, hauling logs in the warmer months and refrigerated trailers cross-country in the winter. Her mother was a homemaker and is an artist and writer. Sue’s grandparents, Tom and Marie McGuire, moved to the area in the 1920s and owned apartments in Nevada City while Tom hauled equipment for the mines and local construction companies. That included equipment and supplies for construction of the annex to the Nevada County Courthouse and for Nevada City Elementary School.
"Sue’s maternal grandparents, Val and Lilly Belle Baima, began operating a local organic farm in the 1940s, long before anyone else pursued organic farming. They received numerous local and state awards for excellence in agriculture.
"Sue graduated from Nevada Union High School and immediately began working in local law offices, while eventually completing law school at night and opening her private practice in Nevada County in 1991. She worked in the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office from 2003 to 2008, when she decided to return to her current private practice handling civil and criminal cases.
"Sue has volunteered with the American Red Cross, including assisting in Louisiana during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and helped out at the San Francisco Rescue Mission. She also served as an election official for three elections during the past decade and volunteered with Veteran’s Stand Down. McGuire is a past local Board Member for Project Jump Start, Anew Day, and the Nevada County Tea Party Patriots. She currently serves as a regular volunteer at Twin Cities Church and is a mentor attorney with the Nevada County Peer Court.
"McGuire vows to meet with her constituents during her campaign and will continue that practice upon assuming duties as the First District Supervisor. She plans meeting with community organizations, county staff, and city, state, and federal officials on a frequent and regular basis.
"McGuire feels it is her patriotic privilege and duty to be a public servant in the community that she calls home.
"Sue’s first goal as county supervisor will be to ensure that Nevada County retains existing businesses and encourages new businesses that will provide jobs for Nevada County residents. Given the economy and resulting job attrition in government, it is critical to provide an atmosphere that encourages private sector business. Sue will review all regulations that may be a hindrance to this goal to determine what is working and alternatively, what needs to be changed.
"McGuire was born and raised in Nevada County, as were her parents, Mel and Bonnie McGuire. Mel was a self-employed trucker, hauling logs in the warmer months and refrigerated trailers cross-country in the winter. Her mother was a homemaker and is an artist and writer. Sue’s grandparents, Tom and Marie McGuire, moved to the area in the 1920s and owned apartments in Nevada City while Tom hauled equipment for the mines and local construction companies. That included equipment and supplies for construction of the annex to the Nevada County Courthouse and for Nevada City Elementary School.
"Sue’s maternal grandparents, Val and Lilly Belle Baima, began operating a local organic farm in the 1940s, long before anyone else pursued organic farming. They received numerous local and state awards for excellence in agriculture.
"Sue graduated from Nevada Union High School and immediately began working in local law offices, while eventually completing law school at night and opening her private practice in Nevada County in 1991. She worked in the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office from 2003 to 2008, when she decided to return to her current private practice handling civil and criminal cases.
"Sue has volunteered with the American Red Cross, including assisting in Louisiana during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and helped out at the San Francisco Rescue Mission. She also served as an election official for three elections during the past decade and volunteered with Veteran’s Stand Down. McGuire is a past local Board Member for Project Jump Start, Anew Day, and the Nevada County Tea Party Patriots. She currently serves as a regular volunteer at Twin Cities Church and is a mentor attorney with the Nevada County Peer Court.
"McGuire vows to meet with her constituents during her campaign and will continue that practice upon assuming duties as the First District Supervisor. She plans meeting with community organizations, county staff, and city, state, and federal officials on a frequent and regular basis.
"McGuire feels it is her patriotic privilege and duty to be a public servant in the community that she calls home.
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