County Commissioner, District 1· 2021-2028
Danny Tarkanian
Douglas County
About
Danny Tarkanian's campaign for attorney general heavily emphasizes public safety and law enforcement issues. His platform aligns with conservative priorities, bolstered by endorsements in the Republican primary race.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyDanny Tarkanian emphasized public safety as a core focus in his campaign for attorney general.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 3:13
- Avg per meeting
- 1:37
- Segments
- 61
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
9-1-1 Telephone and Radio System Upgrades
About $96,279 in radio equipment, a $400,000 federal grant, and $175,000 per year for five years in dispatch services.
2025 Coroner's Report
988 crisis line sustainability funding
Would add up to $0.45 per phone line to fund the 988 crisis line.
Emergency Management Roster and Leadership Transitions
Covered under existing agency operational budgets and grants.
2025 Community Prevention Plan & Behavioral Health
Funded annually up to $177,000 using One Nevada Opioid Settlement funds.
Open meeting law and board voting procedures
Biennial Language Access Plan Compliance
No additional budget request or tax increase is required.
Emergency Communications Center Staffing and Operations
2026 Fire Season Preparedness and Operations
Expect potential hits to the local emergency budget and higher insurance rates if these fires keep threatening property.
2025 Communicable Disease Surveillance
Prevents costly emergency medical interventions and hospitalizations associated with severe pediatric infections.
Justice Court Salary Adjustment
While baseline contributions approximate $1.2 million, virtually all additional indigent defense expenses are reimbursed by the State of Nevada.
Animal Care and Rabies Control
Minor administrative fee adjustments for dog variances and facility licensing.
Airport Emergency Gate Access and Security
Fundable through FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants or TSA security grants.
Enforcement of Public Road Obstructions at Horseshoe Bend Road
Potential civil liability for the county regarding land enclosure and right-of-way maintenance.
Primary Election Results Certification
Operates within the established elections department budget.
Clerk-Treasurer Election Preparation and Services
Budget allocations remain flat year-over-year, with state cost-sharing on mail ballots reducing certain operational postage expenses.
Advisory Committee Membership and Recruitment
Meeting Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather
SERC and United We Stand Grant Funding Allocation
$32,000 in grant funding for sheriff office equipment.
Dangberg Historic Home Ranch Safety Upgrades
Costs are currently undetermined pending county coordination and inspection.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Tarkanian was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
For possible action. Discussion to accept $4,856.28 in additional funding from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Joining Forces Grant # JF-2026-DCSO-2038, to provide additional reimbursement for overtime expenses associated with…
Discussion to authorize the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to accept a $35,500 State of Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) Traffic Safety Joining Forces Project Agreement Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with a 25% matching requirement…
For possible action. Discussion to approve a $170,000 budget transfer from the 911 Surcharge Fund to the County Construction Fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reallocate excess revenues received to support the Public Safety Radio Upgrade…
Transfer of $170,000 for Public Safety Radio System Upgrade Project
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.