The Douglas County Democratic Women are selling raffle tickets for the Annual 50/50 Raffle which funds to $1,000 Scholarhips for qualifying high school students in Douglas County and one lucky winner could win up to $2,000!
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Contact Dinah Jordan for more information and to get tickets, (775) 841-3948.
Click the link below to go to the DCDW Website for details...
Gen. Wes Clark is requesting donations for Jill Derby's campaign to defeat Dean Heller. Click the link button, right, to contribute to Jill Derby's campaign at ActBlue.com.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden
US Senator from Illinois and Candidate for President of the United States. Click on the links below to visit Obama's Websites:
Democratic Candidate for Nevada State Assembly, District 39.
A fiscal conservative who will: Work to keep taxes low and to help restore economic security for Nevada families and retirees; work to enhance the quality of life for all Nevadans; put the best interests of the people of District 39 above partisan politics; represent all the people.
Public Service Record:
Douglas County Planning Commission - Commissioner
Nevada Treasurer and National Board member, Alliance for Retired Americans
Family Support Council Board Member
CFO Sustainable Energy Development Associates, LLC. (SEDA)
Member of the Western Nevada College WNC Advisory Board
Democratic Candidate for Douglas County Commissioner, District 1
A 23-year resident of Douglas County, Realtor Anje de Knijf holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her number one priority is the economic health of Douglas County. She will work to attract appropriate businesses, such as light manufacturing, warehousing, and gaming in the north county, which will broaden job opportunities while maintaining our rural environment. She will champion the care of seniors and youth and respect and support the longstanding ranching community. Also a top priority for Knijf is law enforcement and fire protection personnel.
(800) 213-3759, ext. 223 Cell (775) 721-5229
Nancy Epstein
Democratic Candidate for Douglas County Commissioner, District 5.
Nancy Epstein is running for office because she feels it is time for citizen representation on the Douglas County Commission. As a 14-year resident of Carson Valley with 25 years of business experience, she will bring independence and loyalty to ALL residents of Douglas County. Nancy Epstein has a three-pronged platform. She will: stand up for fiscal responsibility; find real solutions for growth; and protect our quality of life. She pledges to work hard for Douglas County with all decisions based on the county’s best interest.
"Nancy Epstein is committed to sound fiscal management for the people of Douglas County."
— Kate Marshall, Nevada State Treasurer.
Nancy Epstein is endorsed by the National Association of Retired Americans, Laborers Union #169, and the Sustainable Growth Committee.
Karen Chessell was appointed to the school board in 2006. She was honored as a member of the Nevada School Board of the Year in 2007. She has two children in Douglas County Schools and one child who graduated from the school system. A high school and middle school teacher for 20 years, she has a master of arts degree in education administration. As a board member she advocates for student achievement, student opportunities, and fiscal responsibility. Contact her at 1-(775) 234-4124 (Must dial 1-775 for VOIP phone).
Incumbent Candidate for Douglas County School Board
Cindy Trigg is currently vice president of the Douglas County School Board of Trustees, which was named the Nevada State School Board of the Year in 2007, and is a member of the Nevada Association of School Boards. Trigg believes that the school board must be fiscally responsible. Trustees need to have long-term vision, utilize effective communication skills, and be enthusiastic about parent, teacher, community, and board collaboration. Trigg has been endorsed by Nevada State Senator Dina Titus, Dr. Jill Derby, Dr. Steven Talbot, DVM, rancher Gim Hollister, the Rev. Jane Foraker-Thompson, Attorney George McNally, and Nevadans for Quality Education.
(775) 338-1561
Judge Deborah Schumacher
Candidate for Nevada Supreme Court
Judge Deborah Schumacher is the only judge (since 1997) in this Supreme Court race. A 23-year resident of Northern Nevada, Schumacher joined the faculty of the National Judicial College in 2000 and was selected by the Nevada Supreme Court to serve on the Ethics 2000 Commission. Her fellow judges elected her president of the Nevada District Judges Association in 2006. Schumacher earned her law degree from Notre Dame and has been married to Kirk for 25 years; mother of three.
