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Ward 6 candidate Ross leads in poll he commissioned
Opposition says numbers can't be trusted
By ERIN NEFF
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[Steve Ross; Candidate to use poll results to aid fund raising] (Photo from LVRJ)

A poll commissioned by Las Vegas City Council candidate Steve Ross shows the candidate with a narrow lead over opponent Mary Gillins in the race for Ward 6.

Ross leads Gillins 41 percent to 32 percent, according to the poll of 389 likely voters conducted April 24 to 26 by Pete Brodnitz of Benenson Strategy Group. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.97 percentage points.

Ross' political consultant, Gary Gray, said the survey shows him that "our message seems to be beating their message." ...........
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042205-3687 "Business & Administration" ( PPAA19) of WBTI website, 10:37 a. m., Friday, April 22, 2005 #Third Edition *****

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President. District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Vice Presidents. Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution; Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administra- tion; Dr.Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution. Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brain Sandoval, District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen, Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC). District Attorney David Roger and Clark County Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC. *It's our pleasure to pay a tribute to the above officials who dedicate to the civic and community service aspects of our organiza-tion in an honorary or adjunct capacity. WBTI: Tel. at (702) 255-9058 E-mail to: tojulei@yahoo.com

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A theme of the event and dinner party to pay a special tribute to the Supreme Court Justice Nancy Becker: Growing Value of the Fellowship of Public Administration Institution of WBTI
By Tiffany Chang

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was founded in January 8, 1996. We have produced distinguished scholars, successful entrepreneurs, and outstanding community leaders. For the time being, our vision of 2004 is to continue to put more wisdom and effort in encourageing those people who are outstanding in public administration, academic research, and community service. WBTI has established the Public Administration Institution (PAI) in order to meet the increasng investigation requirements of current public managers and special research needs of professional public administrators. It seeks to provide an awareness and understanding of the complex administrative and oganizational contexts within which the administrators of public service make and implement decisions; and to provide general technical competence in using the tools of public administration and information management.*1

In January 2000, Dr. Tony Lei and Dr. William Thompson established the Public Administration Institution (PAI) for WBTI. It has Dr. Thompson as its Fellow and Director; and Nevada State Senator and Professor of UNLV Dina Titus, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker, Former Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, District Judges Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Michelle Leavitt, Jennifer Togliatti, Jessie Walsh, and Dr. Achie Chang as its Fellows.

Dr. William N. Thompson was appointed by WBTI as Fellow and Director of its Public Administration Institution (PAI) on January 18, 2000. "It has been an honorable gratifying to invite a famous professor of Dr. Bill Thompson's expertise, integrity, and good personal traits with highly international perspective to this Institute," Said President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI on January 21, 2000. "Throughout Dr. Thompson's distinguished career and publication, he has been earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional."

On March 3, 2000, Dr. Roy J. Adamson was appointed Fellow of PAI. "It's our gratifying honor to have Dr. Adamson, a famous Emeritus Professor from Pepperdine University to join us as one of our faculty member. The fellowship of Dr. Adamson with both of his expertise and integrity has brought PAI the milestone to an interstate research institution in the United States," said Dr. Tony Lei.

Nancy A. Becker was appointed by WBTI as Fellow of PAI on May 2, 2000. Nancy received her Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University National Law Center in 1979. She is now a Justice of Nevada Supreme Court. She is the recipient of numerous honors. "It's our honor to invite a famous person of Justice Nancy Becker's excellenct caliber whose expertise, integrity, and good personal traits will bring this Institute wih a perspective of millennium," said Dr. Tony Lei on May 18, 2000. "Throughout her distinguished career, she has accomplished a great deal of judicial practices together with social services and has earned a good reputation of conscientious and dedicated professionalism."

As a born-again Christian, people had been inspired by U. S. Senator-elect John Ensign's sincerity, humanility, and credibility more than just his wealth and good looks in last November. In view of his admirable qualities, achievements, passion, and unshakable belief in building a better Nevada, WBTI led by Dr. Tony Lei, a fellow sincere believer, honored him as Advisor and Vice Chairman of its Advisory Board on November 8, 2000.

"It's a very prestigious honor to be appointed by WBTI as an Associate Fellow of PAI. WBTI is a very well respected and integral part of this community. I'm grateful to be joining such a distinguished panel of professionals who are committed to improving the lives of our citizens in this community. We've our Director and Fellow Dr. William Thompson; Fellows Nancy Becker, Dr. Roy Adamson, Mark Denton, Valorie Vega, Terry Care; Associate Fellows Lisa Brown, Cheryl Moss, Mary Kincaid, Lynette McDonald, Michelle Leavitt-Ftzpatrick, Cedric Kerns, Jessie Walsh, Betsy Kolkoski, Ann Zimmerman, Natalie Tyrrell, Sheri Vogel; Research Associate Sonya Douglass; Assistant Iris Zhang," said Judge Ann Zimmerman in May 2000.

By the act of love itself, we are enriched. Love in action is service above self. Make service a part of our character and experience the abundant reward that comes from serving others. The Bible teaches: "... let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth ( 1 John 3:18)." District ( Family ) Court Judge Cheryl Moss wrote Dr. Tony Lei : "I am delighted and honored to be appointed as an Associate Fellow of the Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. Thank you for this opportunity for me to serve, and I hope to gain more knowledge, insight, and awareness about public service and community issues through your prestigious institution. I remain dedicated to helping the community, and I am inspired by your leadership, wisdom, and guaidance. I am also fortunate to have met you and your wife, Judy, because you are both active and dynamic individuals in the community. Your accomplishment and achievement have demonstrated that taking part in the community does make a difference. Best wishes and thank you again for your unselfish kindness, support, and encouragement."

"Even with the constancy of his presidential responsblities, Tony ( Dr. Tony Lei ) carved out time and energy during the past three years with wisdom and knowledge through the cooperation of Dr. William Thompson to create the blueprint for the Institution that ultimately paved the way for the 2000 openning of our Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," said Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker for "Nevada Examiner " on June 30, 2000.

"Public Administraton Institution of WBTI has played the role as a private NPO (Non Pofit Organization) to promote the study and research of public administration and strategy for social and public benefit. With the effort of the Faculty and under the brilliant leadership of Dr. Tony Lei, WBTI has accomplished a valuable contribution to the academic research and community service for Nevada. We share a great deal of honor also as what the Justice of the Supreme Court Nancy Becker does for her prestige as a PAI Fellow. Her participation in this Institution will enrich and enhance its academic production featured with practicality and adaptability as an efficient 'intelligent Tank' through her excellent and fruitful public administration experience and contribution," said the President of Seniors United Lillian Wallace on "Nevada Examiner" in May 9, 2000.

"Thank you very much for showing your faith in me as evidenced by your nomination. It is indeed an honor for me to be nominated by you and to become a Fellow of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute. This position will undoubtedly provide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated. I look forward to working together with you in these endeavors," wrote the District Judge Valorie Vega to Dr. Tony Lei from her Office of the Eightth Judicial Distict Court at the Clark County Courthouse on May 22, 2000.

"It is certainly an honor to be acknowledged by you for my commitment to serving this community. I look forward to expanding my public service by working with you and the Institute to continue to better our community. You dedication is a wonderful example of what others should strive to accomplish," wrote Judge Natalie Tyrrell to Dr. Tony Lei.

"WBTI has built a sound foundation with its excellent and achieved faculty members. We've been encouraged to better our endeavor for we've Dr. Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada as our Chairman of the Advisory Board; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; and U. S. Congress Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Advisors," Judge Natalie Tyrrell said.

With his expertise and integrity as a famous professor of management achieved in writing college text books of management, presenting research papers to renowned international conferences, and leading academic institution by the name of WBTI, Dr. Tony Lei has enjoyed the distinctive mission with philanthropy to realize the good purposes and creeds of an organization through his many years accomplishments of knowledge, talents, and experiences on effective management and educational technology in balance of theoreticality and practicality. As Dr. Tony Lei is one of the person who glorify and thank the Almighty the most, we trust that God will be with those who honor Him.

"Your strength as a leader was apparent during our conversation. It is comforting to know that individuals such as yourself are utilizing their talents in an effort to better our community," stated Las Vegas Councilwoman Lynette McDonald in her letter from her Office in the City of Las Vegas to Dr. Tony Lei.

"Our greatest asset at WBTI is our people__not facades or fountains, not landscapes or lakescapes, but people-- faculty, advisory board members, administration, and a host of friends," said Dr. Tony Lei. "Enriching our reseach and community service process were made possible by these friends who joined and supported this academic institute. WBTI is really a chain of dedicated individuals who joined to research, serve, support and to give. We take great pride of our people, including our outstanding faculty members. They are some of the best in the world. We're sincere servers to improve the quality of life of all the residents and visitors of Nevada.

"Power in politics should have a direction that the power based on knowledge is the power of righteousness. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service. In God we trust. Life is for the purpose to serve our lovely community and country," Dr. Tony Lei points out.

"One of my priorities will be 'telling the Pepperdine story' of quality and value to a large audience, reaching a broader demographic, and having a global range," said Dr. Andrew Benton at his Inauguaration as President of Pepperdine Univesity on September 23, 2000. "We need to strengthen Pepperdine's diversiy, its connection to its heritage, its sense of community and community involvement, and its scholarship and culture through faculty involvement in outside research and publishing."

"Chairman Thomas Bost of the Board of Regents believes that this new President is best equipped to lead Pepperdine to the next millennium with academic excellence and Christian values. Dr. William Bannosky, the school's fouth president, assures that the new president would seek the highest standads for academic and spiritual excellence," said Dr. Tony Lei who received his degrees of M.B.A. and Ed. D. (Doctor of Education) in Institutional Management from Pepperdine in 1969 and 1990, respectively.

On May 11, 2001, State Senator Terry Care, Chairman of the Democratic Party in Nevada, wrote Dr. Tony Lei: "I commend your work, the work of WBTI, and I wish to rely my respect for Justice Becker." For a special tribute to the Supreme Court Jusitice Nancy Becker and inducement of the Faculty of PAI of WBTI, a dinner and event party (is) was held at Harbor Palace Seafood Restaurant by WBTI and Asian American Community (today,) on May 23, 2001.

"I truly appreciate your efforts on my behalf and your commitment to bring 100 people to the event at Cashman field on March 26th. It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like youself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activities in the community," wrote Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei on March 6, 1998.

On December 5, 1999, the Office of Clark County Board of Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Dr. Tony Lei, which was signed and given by its Chairman and Commissioners: Chairman Bruce Woodbury, and Chairman; Vice-Chair Erin Kenny; Commissioners Yvonne Gates, Mary Kincaid, Lance Malone, Myrna Williams, and Dario Herrera. It states: "Dr. Tony Lei has served our community through a variety of venues. He has given freely of his time, energy, knowledge, and talents, working on projects and events that contribute to the quality of life in Clark County and has dedicated himself to public service to not only the Asian Community but to all citizens. Now, therefore, We, the Board of Clark County Commissioners, on this occasion, December 5, 1999, in celebration and recognition of his special accomplishments, do hereby recognize and honor Dr. Tony T. Lei, Ed. D. and urge all citizens to join us in wishing him a successful and bright future."*2

On October 1, 2002, the Office of Clark County Board of Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Dr. Tony Lei for his advanced contribution and accomplishment to the community, residents, and visitors of Nevada. The proclamation was updated on October 26, 2004.

"Through the recommendation by our faculty members including Nevada District Judge Valorie Vega and Sheriff Bill Young of Southern Nevada, Miss Nancy Oesterle has been promoted from Assistant Fellow to Associate Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on December 23, 2004," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Friday, December 24, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*3

"It's a great venue for me to endeavor my effort and interest to education and community service. Through the cooperation and development among business, academic institute, and government, we're expecting to promote the quality of living conditions for all our residents and visitors of Nevada," said Nancy Oesterle after she was being promoted.*4

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of WBTI, it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have the wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his experience in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeador have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum founded by this Institute to help improve the quality of life of the people and contribue to he prosperity of this State," said Dr. William Thompson. Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV. His son married a beautiful Chinese girl in Mongloria years ago. He plans to write a book for WBTI, which is expected to be published both in English and Chinese.

"Freedom, democracy, and Justice have constituted a legacy that we should keep, not because it is a legacy, but because it is right and justice. It has made the United States of America the freest and most prosperous country in history. It's our responsibility to join the effort together in making Nevada one of the peaceful, happy, and prosperous state of America through the cooperation and development of culture, tourism, business, and education with our foreign countries." said Lorraine Hunt, Lt. Governor of Nevada, for the Thai Performing Arts - Appreciation Day 2003. The Event and Party was held at the Charleston Height Arts Center on September 16, 2003, co-sponsored by WBTI, Arcata Associates, Kids for a Better Society, among others.

The spirit of both the innovation and entreprenuership has also motivated United States to be a leading and prosperous country. With its high-speed capability, Fiber Optics can convey mass quantity of images and voice information. It is because that the broadband technology such as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) has been more and more developed. Moreover, because of the popular building of radio communication networks, wireless techniques may access important information from the web and condense it to be appeared on the small web connecting machines such as a hand-held screen. The open free software LINUX operating system can even connect various stations very easilly. All these advancement in science and technology, should be used to inspire the promotion of the quality of our daily life. In this new era of information and web works, we should add humanity concern into our thinking structures. God created the world. Everything can be decided by Him. As the value of the fellowship of Public Administration Institution of WBTI growing, we the people with intelligence and knowledge in administration, technology, science should enjoy a valuable and joyful life to serve our community and society with our efforts and wisdom.*5

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References

*1. Chang, Tiffany. 'A theme of the event and dinner party to pay a special tribute to
the Supreme Court Justice Nancy Becker: Growing Value of the Fellowship of Public Administration Institution,' "Nevada Examiner" (May 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Vega, Valorie; Young, Bill; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Nancy Oesterle promotes to Associate Fellow of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of Valorie Vega on Google.com," (April 22, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*4. Ibid.
*5. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy
community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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HENDERSON MUNICIPAL JUDGE, DEPARTMENT 3: Four lawyers run for new position Candidates present varied backgrounds
By HENRY BREAN
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David S. Gibson Jr.

Diana Hampton

Kenneth Walter Long

Michael L. Miller

Henderson's newest elected post is also its most hotly contested, as four attorneys vie to become municipal court judge for the city's recently created Department 3.

The nonpartisan race features David Gibson Jr., Diana Hampton, Kenneth Long and Michael Miller.

Early voting got under way Saturday and runs through April 1. Election Day is April 5.

Unless one candidate earns more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to the June 7 general election.

David Gibson Jr. is a Henderson native who has worked as a private attorney since 2002. The married father of three also currently works as a pro tem justice of the peace in Laughlin and other outlying parts of Clark County.

Gibson's father is a longtime Clark County public defender, his uncle is Henderson Mayor James Gibson. He described the two men as his legal role models.

"I believe the Gibson name stands for good in this community, and I embrace that. However, I am my own person, and I want people to judge me on my own merits and my own ability," he said.

Diana Hampton spent almost three years as a Henderson deputy city attorney before resigning the $78,548-per-year job earlier this year to concentrate on her campaign for judge.

"In addition to serving the public, I have also served in the private sector, so I have a good world view," she said.

Hampton is married to a Henderson Police officer and has one child. She has lived in Southern Nevada for six years and worked as a trial attorney for five years.

Since 2001, Kenneth Long has worked as prosecutor in North Las Vegas. Before that, he spent three years with the Clark County district attorney's office, prosecuting drunken drivers and handling special assignments.

The Southern Nevada native and married father of four also spent two years as an FBI agent in Lewiston, Idaho.

Long described himself as "well-equipped to reduce the backlog presently in Henderson" and said he is "ready to change the perception that Henderson is easy on domestic violence cases."

Michael Miller is a lifelong resident of Clark County, who retired after 25 years as a deputy public defender for the county.

He presently serves as a pro tem municipal judge and a pro tem justice of the peace in Henderson.

"I've had the opportunity to work with and observe judges, prosecutors, police, victims and defendants," he said. "My years of experience best qualifies me to serve the community and the court."

The Bishop Gorman High School graduate has been married for 33 years and has two grown daughters. He has lived in Henderson for 26 years.

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Chief justice seeks help on caseloads
Legislature asked to fund more judges
By BRENDAN RILEY
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

[Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy Becker, front left, speaks to members of the state Supreme Court and state lawmakers Wednesday at the Legislature in Carson City.
Photo by CATHLEEN ALLISON/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

CARSON CITY -- Chief Justice Nancy Becker had some humorous asides in her State of the Judiciary speech to the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday but her bottom-line message was serious: Nevada judges need lawmakers' help in keeping up with ever-increasing caseloads.

Over the last four years, court caseloads in the Reno and Las Vegas areas have grown by more than 40 percent, Becker said, adding that cases are getting more complex and require more hours of a judge's time.

Becker said the American Bar Association says a court should be able to get through all its criminal cases within one year, but in Las Vegas, judges can get through less than two-thirds of such cases and are falling further behind.

Family courts in Reno and Las Vegas are meeting standards for handling domestic cases in a timely manner, but "the increased caseloads make it impossible to maintain those standards," the chief justice added.

"Percentages alone do not give an adequate picture," she said. "We are talking about delays in thousands of cases."

Becker also said the National Center for State Courts figures a trial judge's caseload should be about 1,400 cases, but in Reno it's 1,800 cases and in Las Vegas it's 2,400 cases.

For appellate courts, the standard is 100 cases per justice but the Nevada Supreme Court's average is 246 cases per justice, she said.

Becker said the court system is asking the 2005 Legislature to fund several new judges and provide money to bring back more retired judges on senior status to help deal with caseload growth.

Other bills will seek improvements in Nevada's rural courts, she said, adding that those proposals include construction of a new courthouse in Ely and establishment of a rural court coordinator.

Becker also said she's proud that Nevada's judicial system has achieved "a level of diversity unparalleled in the state's history."

The chief justice said she's a good example because of her family background, not just because she's a woman. Becker recalled seeing her Irish grandmother and a Russian great-aunt cheering and swearing, one in Gaelic and the other in Yiddish, while they watched a TV wrestling match in the 1950s.

"Our melting pot culture, combined with our unique governmental system, is what distinguishes us from other nations," Becker said. "And a key factor in that government is the judicial branch and its relationship with the legislative and executive branches."

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Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI
By Mark Denton, Valoria Vega, and Tiffany Chang

"Through the recommendations by our faculty members including Nevada District Judges Mark Denton and Valoria Vega, Dr. Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 3, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.

"It's really my pleasure and honor to be named as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI. WBTI has a good reputation with its Advisory Board and faculty members. The Board has Governor Kenny Guinn as its Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Directors. With the excellent and informative publications of 'Next Weekly' and among others, high-ranking officials of Nevada have been inspired to help realize the creed for community service and humane spirit of WBTI," expressed Justice Michael Douglas at the Event and Dinner Party in the Emperor's Garden Restaurant on February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas. It was held by the Committee to implement the ART EXHIBIT of Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG.

Justice Michael Douglas, the first African American justice in Nevada’s history, was appointed to the Court in March 2004 to fill the vacancy that resulted from the death of Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Justice Douglas’s appointment to the Supreme Court is the culmination of a 22-year legal career in Nevada that began by chance when he accepted what he thought was going to be a temporary job with Nevada Legal Services. Michael was elected in November 2, 2004 as Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.

Justice Douglas, a native of Los Angeles, came to Las Vegas in 1982 from Philadelphia, Pa., where he had been working in private practice. The justice said he chose Las Vegas because he wanted to move back west and had a cousin living in the city. After two years at Nevada Legal Services, Justice Douglas was hired by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office and served in the Civil Division until 1996. In January 1996, he was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court bench and was retained in the election later that year, serving until his appointment to the Supreme Court. At the District Court, he served as Business Court judge along with handling a variety of civil and criminal cases. He was elected Chief District Judge in October 2003.

A graduate of California State College, Long Beach, in 1971 and the University of California Hastings College of Law in 1974, Justice Douglas has been a member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada and Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association. He is president of the Nevada American Inns of Court, an organization of judges, lawyers and law students that promotes excellence and civility in the legal profession.
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"We're pleased to have Justice Michael Douglas's interest in offering his caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to the School a professional and judicial perspective," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Justice Michael Douglas's distinguished career, he has accomplished a great deal of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional."

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STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR JUDGE BETSY KOLKOSKI
By The Committee to Elect Judge Betsy Kolkoski and PAI of WBTI

Senator John Ensign informed Judge Betsy Kolkoski today (February 2, 2005) that he supports her reelection to Las Vegas Municipal Court, Department 2. Judge Kolkoski was told, “you are the best person for this job.”

It is our pleasure to list our STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR JUDGE BETSY KOLKOSKI in the following:

Prominent elected officials, community leaders and local attorneys support Judge Kolkoski’s reelection ---

ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
Senator Richard Bryan; Governor Kenny Guinn; Governor Bob Miller; Mayor Oscar Goodman; Carolyn Goodman; State Senator Bob Beers; Sarah Beers; State Senator Terry Care; State Senator Barbara Cegavske; State Senator John Lee; Marilyn Lee; State Senator Dennis Nolan; State Senator Sandra Tiffany; Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Buckley; Assemblywoman Valerie Weber; County Commissioner Lynette Boggs McDonald; Constable “Bobby G” Gronauer; Cathy Gronauer; Paul Adams; Thelma Clark; Heana Drobkin; Ken Follett; Marilyn Gubler; Eric Houssels; Nancy Houssels; Sonja Houssels; Janet Kalman; Tom Kalman; Judy Lei; Tony Lei; Tom Letizia; Sydell MacKay; Topper MacKay; Mark Mc Dermott; David Maher; Jean Maher; Mae Malatesta; Irving Marcus; Ruth Mills; Allison Newlon; Kathleen Peterson; Tommy Ricketts; Lia Roberts; Tony Tegano; Ron Tiberti; Richard Truesdale; Trish Truesdale; Ruth Pearson Urban; Steve Wark; Walter Wegst; Garth Winkler; Anna Wood; Paul Workman; Betty Wurtz; Joanne Wyman; and John Wyman.

ATTORNEYS
Brian Adams, Esq.; Constance L. Akridge, Esq.; Nancy Allf, Esq.; David Amesbury, Esq.; Daniel P. Ayala, Esq.; Shea Backus, Esq.; Lloyd Baker, Esq.; Rex Bell, Esq. .....................

The Las Vegas City Employees’ Association informed Judge Kolkoski that it “regards you as the best candidate for Municipal Court Judge - Department 2 for the city of Las Vegas. Our committee is impressed with your dedication to the City and to your responsibilities that the vote to endorse you was unanimous.” The endorsement is dated January 12, 2005 and signed by Tommy Ricketts, President.

LVCEA is the first organization to endorse Judge Kolkoski and is significant because it is the union that represents city employees, those people who work the closest with Judge Kolkoski.

“Tough to beat” so says Jon Ralston in his RalstonFlash.com January 21, 2005.

“Judge Betsy Kolkoski has the constable (“Bobby G” Gronauer) as her campaign chairman and endorsements from the mayor, the governor and many others . . . Anyone who can get Oscar Goodman and Kenny Guinn on the same page is going to be tough to beat.”

See the growing list of elected officials, community leaders and attorneys who support her reelection. For more information, please log onto her website at www.judgek.com. Email Judge Kolkoski at judgebetsykolkoski@yahoo.com.

In April of 2001, Judge Betsy Kolkoski was elected to a four-year term. She handled the court’s traffic cases until May of 2002, when she began overseeing Department 3, where she handles a criminal calendar. She earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1971 from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and a bachelor of arts in economics from Waterloo Lutheran University in Ontario, Canada in 1968.

“I believe in freedom. I believe in the constitution. I believe in an independent judiciary,” Judge Betsy Kolkoski declared Friday night at the Italian American Club.

A heavy downpour of rain did not stop an outpouring of support for Judge Kolkoski’s kickoff. Over two hundred people, many from the senior and legal communities, joined forces to support Judge Kolkoski’s reelection and to celebrate her succesful four and half years on the bench.

Supporters for Judge Kolkoski now include former Governor Bob Miller, State Senators Dennis Nolan and Sandra Tiffany as well as Assembly Majority Leader Barbara Buckley and Assemblywoman Valerie Weber. 116 attorneys have publicly endorsed Judge Kolkoski.

"You assistance is very effective in helping me win reelection. I also appreciate your coming to my kickoff on such a stormy night. Many, many thanks," wrote Judge Betsy Kolkoski to Dr. Tony Lei early in the morning on January 30, 2005.

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New Supreme Court justice lauds MLK
Michael Douglas gives keynote address
By K.C. HOWARD
REVIEW-JOURNAL

The state's first black Supreme Court justice, Michael Douglas, recounts the work of Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was the keynote speaker of the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at UNLV.
Photo by John Locher.

The state's first black Supreme Court justice, Michael Douglas, gave the keynote address at the first UNLV Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Friday.

But rather than tell the 150 or so audience members in the student union about his road to the high court, he chronicled King's years as a civil rights leader. He quoted King's famous speech delivered Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C.

"Everyone always remembers the end of it -- `I had a dream' -- and that's important, but the chilling words are up front. `It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, in so far as her citizens of color are concerned,' " Douglas said.

He also outlined Nevada's civil rights history, a surprise to UNLV sophomore Sam Smith, a biology student.

"We have a lot of people from this state that have done things for our people," said Smith, who is black.

In 1872, the court decision State of Nevada v. Duffy established the first black schools.

In 1910, Las Vegas had a population of 10 black people, about five years after the official birth of the city. Twelve years later, the Ku Klux Klan marched down Fremont Street.

Blacks fought and won the right to work on the Hoover Dam project starting in 1930 and about a decade later they demonstrated to work at a local magnesium plant.

In 1942, the unofficial city policy had black businesses established west of the railroad tracks.

Five years later, black headliners at local casinos, such as Eartha Kitt, got to finally eat and sleep in the hotels in which they worked. There was no segregation law on the books, but in the 1950s children of different colors went to different schools, Douglas said.

In 1960, a young Charles Keller passed the bar exam, but had to go to the Supreme Court of Nevada to get the right to practice law. Six years later, Woodrow Wilson was the first black elected to the state Legislature.

"It's kind of Martin Luther King week. It shouldn't be a week. It should be Martin Luther King day every day," Douglas said.

The celebration, which University of Nevada, Las Vegas officials plan to make into an annual event, commemorated the life of King, who was born Jan. 15, 1929.

"Our community has a dream, hopefully everybody in this room has a dream," Douglas said. "My job today has been only to remind you of that dream."

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