Sheila Leslie
| Sheila Leslie | ||
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| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 1 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 1998 - 2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Sonoma State University, 1977 | |
| Master's | University of Nevada, Reno, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/06/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Carmel, CA | |
| Profession | Specialty Courts Coordinator/Human Services Consultant | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Leslie also represented the 27th district of the Nevada State Assembly from 1998 to 2010. She is a former Majority Whip and Assistant Majority Whip in the Nevada State Assembly.
Leslie earned her Bachelor of Arts from Sonoma State University in 1977. She received her Master of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1979. She is currently specialty courts coordinator and human services consultant. She was executive director of Children's Cabinet, Incorporated, from 1987 to 1993;; planning administrator for Community Services Agency in 1986; and executive director for Tahoe Human Services from 1984 to 1985.
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
The following excerpts come from Leslie's website:[1]
Education: "Nevada needs to continue to strengthen our educational system at all levels, from pre-Kindergarten through post-graduate work. Our investment in education benefits all of us and is vital to attracting good businesses and improving our quality of life...."
Nevada's Green Economy: "I believe Nevada needs to transition to a Green Economy, featuring an expansion of jobs in the renewable energy sector, assistance to homeowners to retrofit their homes for green energy efficiency, and a system of tax incentives to make Nevada more competitive in attracting the renewable industry...."
Nevada's Natural Resources: "We live in a state with an abundance of natural resources and I am committed to protecting them. Our children deserve a heritage of pristine mountain springs, clean air to breathe, and a sustainable community....:
Health Care: "I believe access to affordable, quality health care is critical to the citizens of our state...."
Human Services: "As a human services professional, I know how important it is to provide a safety net to address the critical needs of our most vulnerable citizens: our children, our elderly, and those living with disabilities...."
Equal Rights: "In 2009, I was instrumental in passing SB 283, perhaps the most historic civil rights legislation in Nevada in half a century, a bill creating domestic partnerships.... In 2011, I sponsored SB 331, and co-sponsored and supported two other equal rights bills (SB 368 and AB 211) to provide protection against discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and employment for gay, lesbian, and transgender citizens."
Criminal Justice: "Addressing the root causes of crime is a cost effective way to reduce crime and redirect lives to more positive outcomes. While I believe in the value of these programs, I also believe that people must be held accountable for their criminal actions...."
Mining: "The 2011 session featured a renewed focus on the mining industry in Nevada, its benefits and liabilities. I sponsored SB 86, to repeal an archaic law that gave the mining and sugar beet industries the power of eminent domain. The vast majority of the Legislature agreed that these industries should not have the power to take private land, passing the bill on votes of 20 to 1 in the Senate and 41 to 1 in the Assembly...."
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Leslie served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, while in the Nevada Assembly, Leslie served on these committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Taxation Committee, Nevada Assembly
- Ways and Means Committee, Nevada Assembly
Elections
2012
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2012
Leslie ran in the 2012 election for Nevada State Senate, District 15. Leslie ran unopposed in the June 12 primary election and was defeated by Greg Brower in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4][5]
| Nevada State Senate, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Greg Brower Incumbent |
50.2% | 29,352 | |
| Democratic | Sheila Leslie | 49.8% | 29,086 | |
| Total Votes | 58,438 | |||
Leslie announced on February 15, 2012 that she would be resigning from her seat in the State Senate in order to run in a more competitive race in the new Senate District 15. Leslie hopes that unseating Republican Greg Brower would allow Democrats to hold onto their majority in the Senate after the 2012 elections. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the competition between Leslie and Brower will be one of three heated races in the Senate. They expect Las Vegas Districts 5 and 6 to be very competitive as well.[6][7]
2010
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Leslie won election to the Washoe 1 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate, defeating Philip Salerno (R) and Thomas Cornell (L).[8]
| Nevada State Senate, Washoe 1 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sheila Leslie (D)
|
11,070 | |||
| Philip Salerno (R) | 5,769 | |||
| Thomas Cornell (L) | 1,001 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Leslie won re-election to the District 27 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating opponents Patrick Neal and Daniel Joseph.[9]
Leslie raised $135,258 for her campaign.[10]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sheila Leslie (D)
|
10,154 | 67.28% | ||
| Patrick Neal | 3,770 | 24.98% | ||
| Daniel Joseph | 1,169 | 7.75% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Leslie was up for re-election, she collected $128,105 in donations.[11]
Listed below are the four largest contributors to Leslie's 2010 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Citizens For Justice Trust | $5,500 |
| South Point Hotel & Casino | $5,000 |
| Boyd Gaming | $5,000 |
| MGM Mirage | $5,000 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Sheila Leslie's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| MGM Mirage | $7,500 |
| Boyd Gaming | $5,000 |
| Republic Services of Southern Nevada | $5,000 |
| Sierra Pacific Power | $4,000 |
| Barrick Gold Strike Mines | $4,000 |
Scorecards
Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty".[12]
2011
Leslie received a score of 32.70% in the 2011 report card, ranking 46th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[12]
Personal
Leslie has one child, Emma.
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- Trip to Carson City leads to bizarre place - Las Vegas Review-Journal (blog)
- Democrats abandon pledge, seek to raise and make permanent tax on ... - FoxReno.com
- Two hospital workers fired over 'dumping' of Nevada psychiatric patients - Sacramento Bee
- How the menu was created for May 10 Committee to Aid Abused Women lunch - Reno Gazette Journal
- Accreditation agency looks at Nevada mental hospital's discharges - Sacramento Bee
- Bills to watch as new deadlines approach - Reno News & Review
- Helping Hands " Siskiyou County Cattlewomen put effort into scholarships - Siskiyou Daily News
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External links
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. Sheila Leslie
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Twitter feed
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ Sheila Leslie Campaign, "Issues," retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Clark County - 2012 Primary Candidates
- ↑ Washoe County - 2012 Primary candidates
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ lasvegassun.com "State senator resigns in effort to preserve Democratic majority", Feb. 15, 2012
- ↑ therepublic.com "Sheila Leslie resigns from Nevada Senate; will run in new district against GOP's Brower", February 15, 2012
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Nevada Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Sheila's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Nevada Policy Research Institute, "The 2011 Nevada Legislative Session Review & Report Card"
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bernice Mathews (D) |
Nevada State Senate, Washoe 1 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada State Assembly District 27 1998–2010 |
Succeeded by Teresa Benitez-Thompson |
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- State representative not eligible for re-election because of term limits, Democrat, Nevada, 2010
- Democratic Party
- Nevada
- Former member, Nevada State Senate
- Former member, Nevada State Assembly
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 challenger
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 winner
- 2010 open seat
- State Senate incumbent retired, 2012 (early)
- 2012 challenger
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (defeated)
