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In less than 12 weeks, Reno voters will select our next mayor. The differences between myself and my opponent — termed-out mayor Hillary Schieve — could not be greater. It all comes down to one question: Have Schieve’s 10 years as mayor taken Reno in the right direction? I don’t think so. Here’s a few examples….

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Statement by Reno Mayoral Candidate Eddie Lorton: Today’s sneaking of an amendment into AB36, an already bad bill for Reno, by a Las Vegas politician and marijuana lobbyist at the request of Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve was a clear message to the Citizens of Reno that she has no respect for their wishes. The citizens...

Conservative Party- NV is proud to endorse @EddieLorton as the next Reno Mayor! http://eddielorton.net/ #tcot #BiggestLittleCity #renomayor Conservative Party

Source: Reno Gazette Journal. The money is flowing in the Reno mayoral race, but so far, most of it is coming from the candidates themselves. In the crowded primary field of 18, many of the candidates are self-funding their campaigns as traditional political donors tighten their pocketbooks and choose a wait-and-see approach before diving into...

I will be the first to tell you that wrangling as many candidates as there are in the race for Reno Mayor is like herding cats. But here at Channel 2 we did. We invited the 18 candidates in that race into our studios in groups of six to discuss the issues facing the city....

RENO, Nev. (MyNews4.com & KRNV) — Reno Mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton joined us in the studio to continue our Mayoral Candidates Interview Series. See the video here at News4

On Thursday, May 1, 2014, the downtown Reno Arch will turn blue at 7 p.m. in honor of fallen law enforcement officers in recognition of National Law Enforcement Memorial Month in May. The Arch will remain blue through June 2… Click here to read the article here on 2News

Citizens of Reno were formally introduced to their 17 candidates for mayor Tuesday night during a forum at the University of Nevada, Reno. One thing is certain: A majority of the candidates stand up for the rights of the homeless, even though taking care of them is one of the biggest challenges and expenses of...

Special permits hindering local business. The owners of Ambersand make a compelling argument about how they need a cabaret license which is approved at the end of the city council meeting.

Congratulations to the people of Reno! Today the Nevada Supreme Court voted against career politicians with a verdict that upholds term limits for City Council members regarding the Mayoral seat. Read about it here: http://www.rgj.com/article/20140220/NEWS/140220001/Nev-Supreme-Court-Term-limited-council-members-can-t-run-Reno-mayor?odyssey=mod%7Cbreaking%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE&nclick_check=1

Source KRNV News 4: http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/story/Ask-Joe-Was-parking-kiosk-company-bonded-to-cover/5lW3h9M27U-IMH4XNFpmPA.cspx Question: From the Ask Joe file one of our viewers has a question about the recent parking kiosk controversy in Reno. Eddie Lorton, who is running for mayor, wants to know why the city of Reno did not collect on a performance bond that was in the original agreement with...

I would like to pose three questions to our Reno city officials and to you, the voter: 1) On the original contract for the parking kiosks in Downtown Reno, the name of the contractor was Secure Storage Technologies LLC. Secure Storage Technologies LLC, was required contractually to provide a performance bond in the amount of...

Article appearing in the Reno Gazette Journal referencing Eddie Lorton for Mayor http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013309290038&nclick_check=1

I’m really getting tired of seeing our current financial leaders waste the hard-earned tax dollars of Reno citizens. I can cite dozens of examples of what I call “bad idea spending” from Reno’s current governing body, but recently I uncovered one example that is actually criminal. At Wednesday’s council meeting I uncovered a misappropriation of...

Earlier this summer, Eddie Lorton, who is running for Reno mayor, told the Reno City Council that 33 of the city’s fire hydrants were not working. Reno has roughly 9,400 fire hydrants, according Reno Fire Chief Michael Hernandez. “Some of these hydrants are very, very old, and obtaining parts for them is very difficult,” Hernandez...

Respected local business owner and champion of the people, Eddie Lorton, announces his entry into the Reno Mayoral race! Read more about it at the Reno Gazette Journal: Read More

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Eddie Lorton honors fallen officers by helping change the Reno arch lights blue for the month of May 2013. You can read about it here: KoloTVThis Is Reno