Washoe County Manager Eric Brown is entangled in yet another controversy, with allegations of manipulating the 2024 elections, whether by design or sheer incompetence. County Commissioner Andriola, if she votes in favor of Brown’s Registrar of Voters (ROV) pick, Cari Ann Lefler Alleman Burgess, is in on the scheme.
The county has witnessed four ROVs in just two years, all seemingly lacking the qualifications required for such a crucial role. Rather than appointing a competent, ethical ROV to ensure lawful elections, Brown is once again pushing for what appears to be an inadequately qualified candidate.
The ROV is trusted to ensure the legality of elections. Your vote, a peaceful means to effect change, relies on the competence and integrity of the ROV.
Brown’s favored candidate, Burgess, has a background that raises eyebrows. Witnesses claim she lived in Minnesota, underwent a divorce in 2019 after 22 years of marriage, and has three children. Her income is said to be $30,000 or less annually. While she moved between states and encountered personal challenges, it was her qualifications for the ROV position that came under scrutiny.
Divorce records reveal attempts to hold her ex-husband in contempt of court, seeking jail time over non-payment issues. Witnesses note her mostly unemployed status, with the closest thing to a managerial role being ordering and scooping ice cream – something that would be comical if it weren’t so concerning.
Contacting those familiar with Burgess, it becomes apparent that hiring her is not recommended. Although she may articulate well, there is an overwhelming lack of confidence in her capabilities.
A public records request exposes her resume, contradicting witnesses’ claims and showcasing a dubious professional history. She spent a brief period in Carson City and Douglas Counties, and her time at the Washoe ROV office, under two months, is puzzlingly insufficient for the vital experience the role demands.
Financial records reveal judgments against her, raising concerns about her suitability for such an important position with the county. Moreover, doubts emerge about her claimed educational qualifications, with discrepancies in her lack of college degrees.
The question remains: Why is Brown so insistent on pushing Burgess into the crucial role of running elections? Why does he repeatedly overlook highly qualified candidates for the ROV position?
Whether intentional rigging or sheer incompetence, the situation appears grim. Brown and his assistant, Kate Thomas, seem to be populating the ROV with inadequately qualified individuals. Why this preference for unqualified personnel?
The lack of a background or reference check on Burgess is alarming, and the ethical implications of endorsing her candidacy are apparent. The Tuesday, January 16 vote was hidden in a 13-item block, raising suspicions of a rigged game.
If this isn’t a rigged scenario, why dismiss Tracey Hilton Thomas, a candidate with over 20 years of experience running Washoe County elections? Her dismissal after she called out Brown’s actions to law enforcement appears suspicious.
Even if we give Burgess the benefit of the doubt, she appears far from qualified to oversee elections. Knowing this, Andriola’s potential support for Burgess leaves little room for excuses – a clear sign of questionable decisions.
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