John Garrard is a retired veteran who has dedicated his career to the service of others. He feels strongly about the motto “Leave no one behind”. John is seeking your support to represent you, as well as the Democratic Party in the race for a seat on the Nevada State Assembly for District 33. Please take a moment and browse the areas of concern that John is passionate about and his ideas to address these issues. Your vote and your support will be put to great use!
The Issues
IHS/Veterans/Federal resources combined to build central Nevada Hospital.
Review and address Central and Eastern Nevada medical issues and high cost vs low care.
Online access to resources to help for residents in rural areas such as counseling and prescriptions.
Improve education in rural areas to bring up scores from bottom 10% of states
Increase education budgets with special one percent tax in mining of minerals including lithium
Strengthening incentives for native Nevadans to become teachers with scholarships and guaranteed five -year employment.
Rural access to medical and dental appointments and home care
Cooperative help from agencies and districts
Access to funding and services
Access to small claims and rockhounding areas vs big mining.
Mine operations overview and oversight by outside sources.
Relook at mining tax structure and subsidies to benefit county budgets for loss.
Central Nevada Railroad corridor project
Increase in small business loans and opportunities.
Stop downstream water grabs.
Agricultural vs housing equity.
Ground water contamination issues from mining and fracking or drought.
