Ernest Caalim
Ernest Caalim ran for election to the Henderson City Council to represent Ward II in Nevada. He lost in the primary on April 2, 2019.
Caalim completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2019
See also: City elections in Henderson, Nevada (2019)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Henderson City Council Ward II
Incumbent Dan Shaw won election outright against Ernest Caalim in the primary for Henderson City Council Ward II on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Shaw (Nonpartisan) | 82.9 | 11,043 |
Ernest Caalim (Nonpartisan)  | 17.1 | 2,271 | ||
| Total votes: 13,314 | |||
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Campaign themes
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ernest Caalim completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Caalim's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Increase police presence Infrastructure also St Rose Increase quality of education
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Increase of police location in Ward II
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Frank Caprio, a man who doesn't abuse his power as a judge and came from humble beginnings
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
LBJ, grew up poor and from the south; but was later a champion of civil rights
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty and clarity
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Not afraid to tell the truth regardless if it is unpopular
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Honesty and a representative for the people, the office should not be used as a money maker
What legacy would you like to leave?
"He was always honest"
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Ronald Reagan being elected.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
USAF and it last for over 20 years
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
I am honest and I would like to help Henderson grow. I know logistics and infrastructure from my time being in the military and I see Henderson going in the wrong direction. Lastly, since Henderson is growing it needs a bigger police force.
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
The ability to help shape the future of Henderson
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
No, they need to be passionate.
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See also
2019 Elections
External links
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