Michael Grimm (Nevada)

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Michael Grimm

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 11, 2024

Education

Associate

State University of New York, Farmingdale, 1993

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New York

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Agnostic

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Advertising

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Michael Grimm ran for election to the Reno City Council to represent Ward 6 in Nevada. He lost in the primary on June 11, 2024.

Grimm completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Grimm was born in Syosett, New York. He attended Suffolk County Community College, Western Governors University, and earned an associate degree from the State University of New York, Farmingdale in 1993. His career experience includes working in advertising as a designer, educator, cartoonist, writer, director, actor and in management. He has been affiliated with AAF and Bruka Theatre.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Reno, Nevada (2024)

General election

General election for Reno City Council Ward 6

Brandi Anderson defeated Tom Heck in the general election for Reno City Council Ward 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brandi Anderson (Nonpartisan)	60.5	14,212
		Tom Heck (Nonpartisan)	39.5	9,262

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,474
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Reno City Council Ward 6

The following candidates ran in the primary for Reno City Council Ward 6 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Brandi Anderson (Nonpartisan)	43.3	3,161
✔		Tom Heck (Nonpartisan)	14.8	1,079
		Roy Stoltzner (Nonpartisan)	13.3	970
		Michaelangelo Aranda (Nonpartisan)	13.1	956
		William Mantle (Nonpartisan)	10.2	741
		Michael Grimm (Nonpartisan)	4.5	327
	Submit photo	J M Darcey II (Nonpartisan)	0.9	66

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,300
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mon Bertolucci (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Michael Grimm completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grimm's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a small business owner, Arts advocate, civil engineer and designer. I’ve lived in beautiful Reno for 28 years, and I believe that we need more non-political citizens to step up and off our expertise to the continued greatness of our city.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Not a politician, and ready to serve.
• The Reno Arts Culture needs a citizen representative on the council.
• Ward 6 needs parks, trails and other recreational spaces to make our community livable and healthy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The Arts, parks, protection of the environment, and traffic management.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

By determining how and where the city’s budget is spent, Council members are the voice of the residents and are significant in shaping the future of our city.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my father, who passed recently. He was a great provider, a loved teacher and an advocate of all forms of art. He made having a sense of humor a major priority in his kids’ lives. He taught me to appreciate all the culture and art that a city can offer. When we weren’t watching a show on Broadway we were biking through Manhattan, camping across the country or visiting every museum. He taught me the art of architecture and the craft of design.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Strong Towns by Charles L Marohn Jr,
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The ability to listen to and advocate for the community, level-headedness, community involvement, ethics and a sense of humor.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Diplomatic, sensitive, creative and open-minded. My civil engineering, design and architectural education qualified me to read a blueprint and have an eye for design. My experience in visual and performing arts will be an asset in any projects involving the arts and entertainment.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Budget consciousness, diplomacy, the ability to get things done, creativity and open-mindedness.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want my children to see the value of service. We can apply our life experience into the improvement and beautification of our great city and make it even more great.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I watched the Challenger explosion live in a classroom when I was 14 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Carvel Ice Cream. Had the job a couple of months at 14 years old. The owner had me clean the vats with bleach and spray the walls with ammonia. When I realized he was poisoning me I started looking for my second job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. An amazing storyteller takes a strange twist on the end of the world and cult behavior, and wraps it all up with a whip smart sense of humor.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Roland The Gunslinger from Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Organizing. It doesn’t come naturally, but I’ve created many workarounds to bridge that gap in my life.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. In fact, we need more non-political citizens on the Council that represent the people and not special interests. We need experts in various fields that are willing to serve the residents and the city. We need variety, and less politics.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Business experience, diplomacy, civil engineering knowledge, arts culture experience, design knowledge, people skills, tolerance, and open-mindedness.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What did Tarzan say when he saw the elephants coming over the Himalayas? (Told in my worst Tarzan voice) “Here comes the elephants.”

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Transparency is incredibly important. Transparency is necessary to keep the City accountable to it’s citizens.

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