JIM SHIRK

NAME:  Jim Shirk

AGE:  73

PARTY AFFILIATION:  Republican

DAY JOB:  Retired

EDUCATION:  

Community college while in the US Navy and following an honorable discharge.

HOW LONG YOU HAVE LIVED IN NEVADA:  25 years +/-

WRITE A BRIEF (TWO TO THREE SENTENCES) SUMMARY OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD ENABLE YOU TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THIS OFFICE:

My vision is that our local government should be responsive to the people we serve. I would proactively seek public feedback in developing the city’s priorities and procedures.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY IF ELECTED?

I am committed to a transparent and fiscally responsible city government.

IN JUST A FEW SENTENCES: WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FACING CARSON CITY, AND HOW WOULD YOU FIX IT?

These are difficult economic times.  Spending needs to match our available resources. City government must demonstrate that it has done everything possible before imposing additional taxes on citizens.

IN ONE SENTENCE: WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING VOTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU?

As your Mayor, we will reassess our priorities and continually to do so throughout each and every year.

YES OR NO: WILL YOU ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THIS ELECTION, WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE? 

Yes