Henderson candidates
The candidates and the issues | Budget: The city faces a more than $50 million budget shortfall in 2009 and 2010. It has offered buyouts to experienced workers and is implementing a voluntary unpaid furlough program to make necessary cuts. Decreased sale and property taxes mean more struggles ahead. | Museum: The City Council appointed a nine-member board to oversee design and construction of the $61 million Henderson Space and Science Center as part of a planned mixed-use development near U.S. 95 and Galleria Drive.. | Downtown redevelopment: The city had more than $300 million in development planned for the Water Street area. The recession has caused cancellations and delays. Many storefronts are vacant near City Hall. | Industry: The city is nearly out of space for industry. It will add about 500 acres near the Henderson Executive Airport through a deal with the Bureau of Land Management. The city wants to diversify its economy by drawing major business not connected to gaming. |
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Mayor
Amanda Cyphers
Job: Realtor Age: 42 |
Start volunteer program, start small-business council, target federal grants | Make it a green project, push for federal money | Host more events, waive city fees to draw business | Focus in filling vacant buildings before creating new areas |
Andy Hafen
Job: Retired license investigator for Metro Age: 54 |
Stick with current plan to make cuts, monitor spending | Great idea as long as planning doesn't cost much | Upgrade infrastructure | Use new areas for high-tech business parks |
Steve Kirk
Job: Real estate and mortgage consultant Age: 50 |
Monitor finances daily, try not to raise taxes or fees | Nervous about spending money now | Would consider incentives to draw business | Attract medical business, work with universities and schools to draw more educational opportunities |
Mike Mayberry
Job: Retired Henderson police chief Age: 56 |
Keep an eye on markets, reassess if needed | Include law enforcement museum, create DNA lab on the site | Continue attempts to build the area, provide some aid to businesses | Draw green energy projects, build a DNA lab for national use |
Richard Charles Sipan
Job: Attorney Age: 48 |
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City Council Ward 3
Kathleen Boutin
Job: Founder of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Age: 41 |
Stimulate revenue, work to get stimulus money | Favors idea | Provide incentives such as pooled insurance and rent subsidies | Study best use: Solar and renewable should be in the forefront |
Brandon Casutt
Job: Owns a sign company Age: 38 |
Can't cut public safety, consider outsourcing work | Not essential, but could be a good project | Keep homeless out of area | Draw green energy, airline industry, tourism |
Bruce Cutler
Job: Retired insurance salesman Age: 64 |
Cut employee pay, more buyouts, cut spending | Wrong time to build | Give incentives to business, host daily events | Develop industrial park with a park as a buffer between houses |
Cathy Rosenfield
Job: Owner of vacation property rental company Age: 50 |
Work with banks to make them responsible for getting homes on tax rolls | Long-term, it's valuable | Bring in more activities | The master plan is a | Draw solar and geothermal projects |
Jim Dunn
Did not return calls.
Jason Frayer
Did not return calls.