Nevada Newsmakers

Host: Ray Hagar, RGJ
Co-Host: Randi Thompson, political analyst

Guests:
Geno Martini, Mayor of Sparks
Pundits:
Fred Lokken, Professor of Political Science at TMCC
Robert Uithoven, Political Consultant
Chris Wicker, Chair, Washoe County Democratic Party


"Now you can’t tell me that the same basic population, that we have, because Scheel’s and Cabela’s came here, is buying 41% more sporting goods. I think that’s coming from people that come from out of state, from tourists that are coming here especially to shop, at those particular places. "

- Gino Martini, Mayor of Sparks defending the use of STAR bonds to attract new businesses that draw over 50% of their business from out of state.