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DAN SCHINHOFEN

DISTRICT 5

Nevada Residency

12 Years

Family/Background

Married to Tammy for 29 years, three children Sarah, D.J. and Barbara

Education

One year of college

Political Experience

None

Affiliations

Oasis Writers Guild

Accomplishments

Greatest accomplishment is raising successful family

Reason for running

"My family and friends suggested I run. I'm running to ensure a better run county for my children and grandchildren."

Platform, Slogan and Main Objective

To serve the people not any special interest groups or parties. "I will get all of the facts before I decide."

PETER LIAKOPOULOS

DISTRICT 5

Nevada Residency

9 Years

Family/Background

Wife Jenny, a daughter and two grandsons in Illinois

Education

Some college credits

Political Experience

"I ran for State Senate in Illinois in 1986. In 1987 I became a Township Committee member for the Republican Party and was an alternate delegate for George H.W. Bush in 1988 at the New Orleans convention. I have lobbied for hunter's rights in every legislative session since 1999 and for veterans in the 2005 session. I was also a member of the original Shooting Parks Board in Clark County."

Affiliations

Member of Moose Lodge in Pahrump

Accomplishments

"I am very proud of the Wall of Heroes in Wal-Mart and my work for veterans. Additionally, at the 2003 legislative session, I helped get our Department of Wildlife; it was a division of Natural Resources."

Reason for running

"I am running because I believe this is going to be the most exciting and dynamic time in our history."

Platform, Slogan and Main Objective

To bring more businesses into Nye County to create jobs here so that we can live, work and play here. This would also bring infrastructure and take the tax burden off the backs of the homeowners.

JANICE E. BEARSS

DISTRICT 5

Nevada Residency

3 years between here and Michigan

Family/Background

Married 23 years, two step daughters, seven grandchildren

Education

Graduate of two year certificate program in Labor Studies, Wayne State University College of Urban, Labor, and Metropolitan Affairs, 1989,

Certified Union Counselor,

Political Science studies at Community College of Southern Nevada

Political Experience

Thirty-years with SBC/Ameritech in Operator Services and Service Order Provisioning;

Thirty-year active member of the Communication Workers of America serving as: Steward Chief Steward Benefits Representative Board Member Local Vice President.

Affiliations

Member of Nye County Democrats

Accomplishments

Organized transportation for the elderly and handicapped during 2004 elections; Organized a Nye County Democratic fund raiser.

Reason for running

"I am running because I believe that it's time to change the way Nye County does business. It needs to fulfill the needs of its citizens and stop catering to special interests."

Platform, Slogan and Main Objective

Citizens First

"My objective is to represent the citizens of Nye County as commissioner in district 5. My agenda is to help Nye County grow into a place where working men and women can make a living wage, raise their families and have a voice in their government. Your vote for me will ensure that Nye County government is more accountable to you."