Transparency in County Spending

Most Clark County residents work hard every day to take care of their families. Between jobs, school, and community commitments, very few people have the time—or energy—to pore over government budgets. And yet, every taxpayer has the right to know where their money is going.

Government should not make this information difficult to access or buried in technical reports. If you pay into the system, you deserve a clear and simple way to see how those funds are spent. That’s not just good government—it’s accountability.

Unfortunately, too often financial information is presented in ways that are confusing, incomplete, or only available after significant effort to locate. This leaves citizens disconnected from how their tax dollars are being used, and that erodes trust in government.

I believe Clark County can and must do better. The county should provide transparent reports that detail spending not just once a year, but ideally every quarter. These reports should be public, easy to understand, and available with the click of a button. Citizens shouldn’t need a finance degree or hours of research to know how their money is being managed.

Transparency builds trust. It holds government accountable and ensures officials are responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. When people can see how funds are allocated—whether for public safety, infrastructure, or administrative costs—they gain confidence that decisions are being made fairly and responsibly.

As a candidate for the Charter Review Commission, I will advocate for reforms that require greater financial transparency. By making county spending information clear, accessible, and frequent, we give power back to the people—where it belongs.

Because in the end, the county’s budget isn’t just numbers on a page—it’s your money, and you have every right to know how it’s being used.