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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-safety
    Danny Tarkanian emphasized public safety as a core focus in his campaign for attorney general.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
3:13
Avg per meeting
1:37
Segments
61

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Filtered to Roads

Top issues during term (10)(Roads)

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

SR-207 Kingsbury Grade right-of-way transfer to NDOT

The deed recites consideration of one dollar plus other good and valuable consideration; the broader highway project costs aren't detailed in the packet.

critical↓May 2026[4]

Muller Parkway Phase 2 Construction and Legal Review

Potential financial exposure of $15 to $20 million in damages claimed by landowners, alongside contract adjustments.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Regional Transportation and Lake Tahoe Basin Planning

Funded through a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All planning grant.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

East Valley Road Truck Restrictions and Speed Limits

Negligible impact on county road maintenance budgets, offset by potential preservation of asphalt on grindings roads.

critical↓Mar 2026[2]

Traffic Safety and Highway 395 Access

None for the commission, though increased patrol allocation represents county public safety resources.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

DART Topaz Route Expansion

Estimated annual fuel cost increase of up to $12,000, covered within existing transit budgets and grant funding.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

South County Public Transportation Expansion

Grant-supported and county-budgeted transit service expansion.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Genoa Historic District Traffic and Speeding Concerns

None for the commission, though increased patrol allocation represents county public safety resources.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

Public Works Roads, Fleet, Facilities, and Airport Operations

Multi-million dollar infrastructure funds and capital improvement requests across roads, facilities, and airport.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Vista Grande Boulevard North Extension Correspondence

Significant capital improvement costs dependent on future funding availability.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Tarkanian was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.