The November 2014 ballot will contain a proposal to amend the Nevada Constitution and create a court of appeals (appellate court). Those of you who have been reading my columns awhile know that 99 percent of the time I’m a passionate supporter of smaller government. However, this is one case where adding a layer of government actually makes sense. Currently, any case that’s … [Read more...] about Nevada Needs a Court of Appeals: Businesses Should Support 2014 Ballot Question
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North Las Vegas’ Eminent Domain Scheme: Well-Meaning, but Dangerous
San Francisco-based Mortgage Resolution Partners (MRP) has been pitching a scheme to get distressed cities to use their right of eminent domain to seize underwater homes and pay MRP to help restructure the mortgages. They tried and failed in several cities before finding a receptive audience in North Las Vegas. Naturally, city officials want to help their constituents, who have … [Read more...] about North Las Vegas’ Eminent Domain Scheme: Well-Meaning, but Dangerous
Property Tax Rebellion: Fighting for Justice
The tax revolt at Lake Tahoe has reached the 10-year mark, with no end in sight. The Village League to Save Incline Assets was formed in December 2002 by a small group of Incline Village and Crystal Bay property owners to protest outrageously high property tax increases. This small group of determined taxpayers has been fighting Washoe County and the State Board of Equalization … [Read more...] about Property Tax Rebellion: Fighting for Justice