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Janice Noble
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Janice Noble (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 39. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Noble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Janice Noble was born in Oak Park, Illinois. She earned an associate degree from Harper College in 1970, a bachelor's degree from the California State University, Fullerton in 1980, a graduate degree from Pepperdine University in 1986, and completed a Ph.D. in education with a specialization in higher education. Her career experience includes working as a community college vice president of academic services. Noble has served with Douglas County Democratic Women as president and the American Association of University Women as president.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for Nevada State Assembly District 39
Ken Gray defeated Janice Noble in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ken Gray (R) | 70.2 | 26,574 |
Janice Noble (D)  | 29.8 | 11,299 | ||
| Total votes: 37,873 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Charles Holt (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Janice Noble advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 39.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 39
Ken Gray defeated Blayne Osborn in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 39 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Gray | 52.1 | 7,841 |
| Blayne Osborn | 47.9 | 7,204 | ||
| Total votes: 15,045 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Janice Noble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Noble's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Janice Noble is a retired educational administrator. She holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Redlands, a Masters in Education from Pepperdine University in California, and a Ph.D. in Education from Capella University. She was Vice President of Academic Services and Interim President at Los Positas College in Livermore, California, and a supervising Dean at a number of colleges including San Bernardino College and Mt. San Jacinto College. She is also a licensed Registered Nurse and a Certified Personal Trainer.
Janice was born in Oak Park Illinois and has been a resident of Nevada since 2014. She lives in Gardnerville with her husband Neill and her dog, Quincy. They have two grown children. For the last four years she has been President of Douglas County Democratic Women. Since 2020 she has been President of a Branch of a major nonprofit organization that promotes equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Her passions are equal access to quality healthcare and education and fitness. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, hiking, and traveling.
- UNIQUE NEEDS OF RURAL NEVADANS RECENTLY THE RURAL NEVADA CAUCUS ADOPTED THE RURAL NEVADA BILL OF RIGHTS WHICH HAS IDENTIFIED THE UNIQUE NEEDS AND DESIRES OF RURAL NEVADANS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO SEEK OUT A COPY. IT IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT WILL HELP US ALL FIND BALANCE AND COMMONSENSE SOLUTIONS WITH OUR LIFESTYLE AND THE ECONOMIC NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
- All Nevadans must have access to high quality healthcare and all should have the right to make informed decisions with their physician about the care they need and want.
- The threat to our democracy is real and we must stand up for our values and beliefs. It is critical to defend our right to vote and have a voice in our government.
Access to quality healthcare and education. Defending our right to vote with access to our representatives. Slowing and controlling the current climate crisis which includes managing forests to prevent devastating wildfires, managing growth and development to ensure all residents have access to clean water, and preventing further damage due to drought.
While she is such a young woman, I look up to Malala Yousafzai. She began her activism as a teenager working with such dedication to support education for young girls. Even through her attempted assassination, she persisted in her quest with courage and commitment. Her activism lead to her being the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. I am in awe of her courage and bravery in the face of such opposition. My desire is to honor her dedication by using my voice to support education for women and girls to improve their ability to close the gender pay gap and ensure our state has access to high quality healthcare for all. She inspires such courage and bravery that is seldom seen today.
I believe listening, communicating, and collaborating are the cornerstones for an elected official. We were given two ears and one mouth to be used to balance how much we listen and how much we speak. The proportions are two to one. It is critical to share our thoughts about legislative issues, but most importantly to listen to our constituents on both sides of an issue.
We need to collaborate to come up with the most viable and realistic solutions that benefit the most citizens and not unduly or disproportionally impact any one group of the community. This can only be done by analyzing the facts and vetting the possible outcomes. Sometimes compromise is in order and if relationships have been successfully built, mutually agreed upon solutions can find their way into the law.
We need to collaborate to come up with the most viable and realistic solutions that benefit the most citizens and not unduly or disproportionally impact any one group of the community. This can only be done by analyzing the facts and vetting the possible outcomes. Sometimes compromise is in order and if relationships have been successfully built, mutually agreed upon solutions can find their way into the law.
I have been in leadership roles as my professional career and as a volunteer. I believe I am approachable, accessible, well-organized, and communicate effectively. I do what I say I am going to do; a promise is very important to me. I believe I am strong and persistent and do this with optimism and quality. These character traits will make me successful as an assembly woman by being approachable for my constituents and being able to listen to my them and communicate understanding. Once I have the understanding of their needs, I am able to take action through connection with colleagues to bring desired outcomes into BDRs then Bills to consideration. My work ethic will serve me well through organizational skills and time management.
The first event that influenced my life was the assassination of President Kennedy. I was 14 and a freshman in high school.
My first job was working as a Nursing Assistant while I completed my Registered Nursing education. I worked as a nursing assistant for three years and then once I completed my licensing examination, I worked as a Registered nurse providing bedside care for the next ten years.
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Cadish. Fascinating tale of two women in different centuries one trying to research the history of the others writing. It is profoundly about the responsibility we have when we write about ourselves and others and the affect it has on others. Historical fiction at its best!
"Get on Your Feet" by Gloria Estefan
It is critical to keep each entity informed of the goals and objectives of each. Communicating about the direction each entity is working means the other can incorporate those perspectives into the policymaking. Collaboration is also essential when trying to make improvements. Again it goes back to understanding the other's perspective and making an effort to bring those ideas into the conversation. Commitment to honoring constituents and doing what is right for them based on data and vetting of facts.
I believe Nevada is facing several important challenges in the decade ahead. First, is climate change and those issues that are outcomes such as fire, drought, and scarcity of water. Housing is a critical issue as well. We need economic development but it must be balanced with places that are affordable for the necessary workers to meet the need of the economy. As our state grows we will need to ensure Nevadans have access to high quality healthcare and educational opportunities for not only our children but those who may need to be retrained to move to high paying jobs as other jobs are no longer available. We must also be mindful of our infrastructure that includes quality access to the Internet. Internet is no longer a luxury but rather a necessity to stay connected to our work.
The benefits to a unicameral government are making it easier and more efficient to govern. The process is made simpler and it is less likely to have a deadlock in passing new policy. There are usually no filibusters and it is less expensive to operate. The drawbacks include that this system does not afford equal representation and creates a situation where a dictator could emerge. It may have the potential for bill to not be properly debated before being passed.
I imagine it is helpful to have some experience, however, this may limit the creativity that is brought to the legislature in the form of fresh ideas and enthusiasm some career politicians loose over time. As a quick learner with deep interest in public policy, I believe even though I have no official experience in Nevada's legislature, I have followed the process of our legislature for the past six years and have a working knowledge of the process. I also believe I am able to work well with my colleagues through listening, communication, and collaboration.
It is critical for legislators to build relationships with colleagues from all parties and non-partisan disciplines. In order for all interests to have representation in public policy it is critical for all voices to be heard and ideas be weighed from all sides. In this manner, it is likely that collaboration will lead to ideas being vetted and understood and the best possible solution can be heated out for constituents.
I believe an independent administrator and team comprised of both major parties and non-partisans are the most unbiased deliberators of this process. Politicians should not select their voters. Voters should select their representatives.
I would very much like to participate in the following committees: Education, Government Affairs, Growth and Infrastructure, Health and Human Services, and Natural Resources.
I have always appreciated and been inspired by Representative Pramila Jayapal. What most impresses me about her is her enduring optimism and persistence. Even in the face of what appears to be insurmountable odds with bills needing to be passed, she is consistently positive and seeks to find new and creative solutions to issues facing Congress. She works across the aisle to seek ideas and means to collaborate and compromise to improve the outcomes sought by the party. She represents what I believe is the essence of the art of politics.
I find national politics fascinating. The debate and collaboration is fundamental to our democracy. Many say the government is broken, that the experiment is failing. I do not believe that. With hard work from interested parties, it can be made to function again. If I am elected to the Nevada Assembly, I will work hard, learn fast, and see what opportunities are ahead for me. I never say "No" to a challenge.
I was meeting with a banker several months ago. She was telling me that her rent on the apartment where she and her husband had lived for many years had recently been raised not one=ce but twice in the last six months. She feared that even with both of them working full time at decent paint jobs that they would have to move to a smaller more affordable home. She teared up while relating this saying that she loved living in the area as she had grown up in Nevada. She said they were discussing leaving Nevada because it was becoming too expensive. I found her story to be heartbreaking. She did not want to move but circumstances in our community were forcing her to seriously consider it.
I believe there should be checks and balances in the use of emergency powers; that leaders should have to present the clear need for their use and the duration of their use. Some guidelines should be in place to support and defend the use but their use should not be placed solely in the hands of one person.
I believe one must listen and be able to understand all aspects of an issue. That can only be done with an open mind and a commitment to serving all constituents. Often in order to make progress, it is essential to compromise and be inclusive of different ideas and perspectives.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 18, 2022
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