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Name: Margaret Reinhardt

What Office do you hold? I am presently serving as your Chairperson of the Sun Valley General Improvement District (SVGID) and Secretary on the Western Regional Water Commission. I represent Sun Valley on the Stakeholders Working Group to study the Pyramid Hwy/US 395 connection. This will run through Sun Valley connecting Pyramid Hwy to US 395 up in the Parr/Dandini area.

Why are you the best candidate for this office?
I have the experience and I am seeking re-election. The learning curve for any Trustee is at least one year and in these times, with much at stake, experience does count.
I am familiar with the recent water legislation that has taken place and I understand the pitfalls that it could bring. I also know the players in this political battle.

I fully understand that every dollar the district spends, the rate payer (us) is paying the bill for it. Our customers are captive customers and your only representation is the Trustees that you elect. These are hectic economic times and not the time for the inexperienced. It serves you, the customer, best, to return experienced incumbents. I did not vote for the pool and park tax. This service was already being provided by Washoe County and there was no real need to put this expense on you. I put our office managers on salary and cut down on overtime payroll.

I want to protect our children and keep our parks safe: After the SVGID attained Park and Recreation Powers we became the official host the of Teen Dances (ages 13 to 17) under the recreational provision. I had language added to our Volunteer Policy in Oct 2010 to require fingerprinting and background checks for all persons wanting to work with children. In Feb. 2012 I brought the item back to the board because the procedure was not being followed. The board voted a second time to require finger printing and background checks for volunteers who desire to work with children.

The SVGID primarily serves as your water and sanitation department. We provide you with water and sewer. We buy water from Truckee Meadows Water Authority at wholesale prices and we do our best to pass the savings on to you. The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is your local governing body and Washoe County serves most of our governmental needs. The Trustees that you elect to the SVGID work closely with Washoe County representing Sun Valley on various boards and commissions.

I have lived in Sun Valley for 47 years and now 3 of my grandchildren are raising their family's in Sun Valley. No one could possibly care or love Sun Valley more than I do. I am against growth that does not pay for itself.

Educational Background/Prior Government Experience: Current Chairperson for the Sun Valley General Improvement District (SVGID). Past member Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board. Secretary for WESTERN REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION, Past secretary for the Sun Valley Landowners/Residents Association, member of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the 2007 Regional Area Plan, design team member for the proposed Red Hill Park in Sun Valley.

TMCC, Business Administration. Reno High, various classes provided by UNR including Boards and Committees, Small Water Utility Management, Completion of P.O.W.E.R. Training modules I and II. Lobbying and the Legislature, Federal Grants Workshop.
I personally contacted all parties who might be affected when the County proposed to widen 7th Ave., and worked to come up with an alternate route.
I actively worked to preserve the BMX track when its existence was in jeopardy.
I attend governmental meetings at the local and legislative level which could effect our lifestyles.