Maurice White
Maurice “Mo” White
Occupation: Medium/heavy duty diesel mechanic, retired
Age: 65
Contact: 775-297-6484; fishingrampa@gmail.com.; MauriceForWard2@gmail.com; www.MauriceForWard2.com
Record of service: Carson City Board of Supervisors, Ward 2; Carson City Airport Authority, citizen at large; Redevelopment Authority, member; Board of Health, member; Behavioral Health Task Force, member; Nevada Commission on OHV, Chairman; NACO Public Lands and Natural Resources sub-committee, member; Western Nevada Development District, Board member; Northern Nevada Development Authority, Board member; Nevada Works, Board member; Carson City Youth Sports Association, member; Carson City Pop Warner Football and Cheer Leading, Founding member, President; Outdoor Recreation TV Show, volunteer; Veterans Guest House Endowment Fund, founder; Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, Legacy Society member; Sierra Nevada Forums, member; Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, President; The Peregrine Fund, Leadership Council member
Over the years I have supported the following organizations with financial and special projects:
Carson Valley Chukar Club
F.I.S.H.
Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S.
Northern Nevada Dream Center
Widows Mite
Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada
Nevada Day Parade Committee
Friends Of The Rock
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Fourth Ward School Museum
Carson City Arts Initiative
Ronald McDonald House, Reno
Education:
Douglas High School Graduated 1977
Arizona Automotive Institute Graduated 1978
Western Nevada Community College Specialized courses 1993-2002
Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute Graduated 2013
Throughout my career in service training and certification efforts were ever present.
I received many certificates and accreditations in my 40-year career.
Briefly describe the core duties of the position you are running for
The Carson City Charter (Chapter 213, Statutes of Nevada 1969, section 2) provides the 28 powers of the Supervisors. For the most part those powers relate to enacting policies, resolutions, and ordinances. Of particular importance is setting and managing budgets andmaster plans.
A brief statement about your platform
It has really been an awesome experience working with our community, Supervisors, city staff, and neighboring government agencies to provide Carson City the best government we can. I will continue to rely on our Founders philosophies and principles to guide me when considering each agenda item. We must remain vigilant in providing the healthy and safe community our residents, businesses, and visitors expect.
While much has been accomplished there are many more projects to stay busy with over my next term:
1. Rehab the Juvenile center
2. Address space needs at the courthouse
3. Secure additional water we will need in the future.
4. Adopt a policy that the Master Plan shall be reviewed once every year and zoning changes will only happen during the annual review.
5. Amend the NDOT contract so Carson City does not pay for the interchange.
6. Stormwater remediation.
7. Support and fund the Asset Management Program.
8. Bring the Landfill expansion into operation.
9. Acquire State property to protect Prison Hill from development.
10. Move the Public Defender into Carson City owned property.
11. Sponsor a BDR that will put state properties on a PILT program like the federal
properties.
What are the 3 biggest issues facing Carson City and what are possible solutions?
• If road funding is one of the biggest issues, please answer this question: If funding for roads doesn’t earn voter approval, how does Carson City fund roads?
The issues facing Carson City are the same as they have been for many years, infrastructure, health, and safety. While the City has been able to tackle some life needs like Water treatment, wastewater treatment, stormwater remediation, and a new fire station we have several big projects that are approaching critical need status. The Juvenile Center with multiple needs relating to safety for the employees, families, and offenders is without doubt the number one issue. Every department at the Courthouse has outgrown their space, we are mandated to add a new court very soon. Space needs at City Hall can be addressed when we move the IT department to the new fire station. However, the number one issue we face today is runaway inflation. Inflation has stalled a number of projects and is responsible for cost overruns on other projects and operations. My platform statement above lays out what my priorities are for the coming term.
You will note, I have not mentioned road repair as a priority. Frankly, our roads are not that
bad. But they will be if we don’t stop fooling around about it. It is unfortunate this community has been whipped into a frenzy over the funding options. This community has made it clear that it is not interested in an improvement district approach. There are a number of street users that do not pay for their use of the asphalt. The proposed ballot questions will not address that issue. Some form of customizable improvement district or multiple improvement districts could have captured the freeloaders. In my opinion the improvement district approach was a better option and I ask this community to reconsider their choice. With that said, until this community changes its mind I will not support an improvement district approach.
What makes you the most qualified candidate for this position?
A diverse work history in the private and public sectors set the tone for my unique competency for this position. Except for High School in Douglas Co. and Trade School in Phoenix, Carson City has been my home. My nearly 40-year career as a medium/heavy duty diesel mechanic in both the private and public sectors required varying levels of education, training, and responsibility from entry level to department manager. My career included working in the on & off road transportation, agrarian and construction fields. I also worked as a gardener, laborer, as an outside sales person, and in the restaurant industry. I capped my career as the department manager responsible for all aspects of supplying engines for Co-generation power plants across North and Central America as well as Asia. I acquired the skills to collaborate with all manner of people to take action and accomplish the goals of the organizations and companies I worked for and with. Working as a team with the Board of Supervisors I will use this knowledge and unique experience to provide Carson City with timely problem identification and solution delivery. I will continue to listen and share when considering Carson City issues.
Editor’s Note: Maurice White is running unopposed for re-election.