Patsy Brown

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Patsy Brown

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

West Los Angeles College, 2013

Law

Taft Law School, 2016

Personal

Birthplace

Los Angeles, Calif.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Lawyer

Contact

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Patsy Brown (Republican Party) ran for election for Clark County Public Administrator in Nevada. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patsy Brown was born in Los Angeles, California. She earned an associate degree from West Los Angeles College in 2013. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She earned a J.D. from Taft Law School in 2016. Brown's career experience includes working as a lawyer.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2022)

General election

General election for Clark County Public Administrator

Rita Reid defeated Patsy Brown and Tabatha Al-Dabbagh in the general election for Clark County Public Administrator on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rita Reid (D)	50.8	337,332
		Patsy Brown (R)	46.4	307,906
	Submit photo	Tabatha Al-Dabbagh (Independent)	2.8	18,769

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 664,007
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeffrey Cazella (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Clark County Public Administrator

Rita Reid defeated Caroline Escobar and incumbent Robert Telles in the Democratic primary for Clark County Public Administrator on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Rita Reid	34.3	37,401
	Submit photo	Caroline Escobar	33.3	36,262
	Submit photo	Robert Telles	32.4	35,279

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,942
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Clark County Public Administrator

Patsy Brown defeated Patrick Casale in the Republican primary for Clark County Public Administrator on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patsy Brown	50.7	53,244
	Submit photo	Patrick Casale	49.3	51,758

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 105,002
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Clark County, Nevada (2020)

General election

General election for Clark County Commission District C

Ross Miller defeated Stavros Anthony in the general election for Clark County Commission District C on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ross Miller (D)	50.0	76,592
		Stavros Anthony (R)	50.0	76,577

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 153,169
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Clark County Commission District C

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Clark County Commission District C on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ross Miller	38.3	8,957
		Hunter Cain	25.2	5,902
		Patsy Brown	16.3	3,821
	Submit photo	Jenny Penney	10.1	2,364
		Fayyaz Raja	6.7	1,564
	Submit photo	Gary Hosea	3.4	788

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,396
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Stavros Anthony advanced from the Republican primary for Clark County Commission District C.

2019

See also: City elections in Las Vegas, Nevada (2019)

General election

Special general election for Las Vegas City Council Ward 2

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 on June 11, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Victoria Seaman (Nonpartisan)	39.6	2,984
	Submit photo	Hilarie Grey (Nonpartisan)	31.3	2,358
		Valerie Weber (Nonpartisan)	16.4	1,238
		Richard Plaster (Nonpartisan)	6.2	464
		Patsy Brown (Nonpartisan)	3.4	259
		Bruce Feher (Nonpartisan)	1.7	125
		Derrick Penney (Nonpartisan)	0.8	58
	Submit photo	Michael Tomko (Nonpartisan)	0.7	54

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,540
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Orentlicher (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patsy Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown'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.

Patsy Brown is a wife, mother, Contract Lawyer, Federal Contractor, Rotarian, community advocate, and business owner, who represents the 5th generation of her family’s entrepreneurial dedication to public service.

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?

• Educating Nevadans about the importance of estate planning which safeguards property
• Ensuring your life's work by protecting your assets
• Candidate of the people endorsed by Democrats, Republicans, and Libertarians

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe in good public policy that solves social issues effectively in a democratic method. I will improve the Clark County Public Administrator Office by launching programs to improve public outreach that educates Nevadans to ensure the financial future of their heirs. I will work with organizations who serve all Clark County residents with the intention of lessening the number of Nevadans serviced by the Public Administrator's office, which will save taxpayers money.

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

The Public Administrators Office is the last office that a Nevadan will receive services from which makes the office a unique and important part of state government. The Clark County Public Administrator serves two important functions for residents of Clark County. The Public Administrator secures property of people who pass away in Clark County while a search for family or the decedent's executor is performed. The Public Administrator also administers estates in court when families cannot.

I believe that the people should be aware that in accordance with State law, the Public Administrator may act to secure the property of a decedent before appointed to administer the estate when, 1) the Coroner or Law Enforcement agency requests assistance at the scene of a death when they are unable to immediately locate a family member, and/or 2) when there is risk to the property.

NRS 253.0405 Circumstances under which a public administrator may secure property of the deceased.

Before the issuance of the letters of administration for an estate, before filing an affidavit to administer an estate pursuant to NRS 253.0403 or before petitioning to have an estate set aside pursuant to NRS 253.0425, the public administrator may secure the property of a deceased person if the administrator finds that:

1. There are no relatives of the deceased who are able to protect the property; or 2. Failure to do so could endanger the property.

(Added to NRS by 1983, 1597; A 1991, 197; 1999, 918; 2009, 2269)

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

I look up to my grandmother, Patsy Brown Senior, because she lived a life of service to the people in her community.

http://articles.latimes.com/1994-01-25/local/me-15303_1_patsy-brown

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

I believe that new procedural policies that I would incorporate would make me a successful officeholder. To improve employee morale in the office, I will do the job that is expected in a professional fashion so that there is not a perception of favoritism or any inappropriate relationships with staffers. I will have an open-door policy so that employees can communicate their professional concerns because it is important that my support staff knows that the work that they do is appreciated, their opinions matter, and their input is invaluable to the department's success.

I will support my employees in the office by offering continued education programs for public service providers to all Public Administrator staffers such as classes, seminars and workshops to improve department efficiency. I will implement quarterly, semi-annual, and annual programs to acknowledge the department contributions and achievements of staffers to ensure their knowledge of appreciation from upper management and the community that they serve.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The legacy I would like to leave is that I changed how Nevadans prioritize their estate planning and leave the office with procedural improvements better than I came into it.

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

The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I remember was the Rodeny King Riots in Los Angeles, California. I was 17 years old at the time.

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

My first job was working at my family's scrap metal business at the age of nine, I would pay vendors and file paperwork.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

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

Jessica Rabbit

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

Barbra Streisand's " Woman in Love"

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

Death has been a struggle for me in my life, which is why I want to be the person to assist the family when a loved one has passed because I understand how difficult that transition can be.

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

Yes, I believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics. In 2007, in preparation of the looming recession I began my career as a Federal Contractor, successfully winning federal and state bid submissions. I have been acknowledged as being the most successful minority USPS Contract Delivery Service (CDS) provider on the west coast in USPS history to date.

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

The skills or expertise I believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess are legal experience. As a lawyer, I am experienced in working with individuals while dealing with legal matters that seem overwhelmingly complex and my understanding of the law allows me to advocate for clients to ensure that they are treated fairly during the legal process. I believe that the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office is to ensure that Nevadans are respected and treated compassionately when receiving essential services from Clark County personnel after a loved one's passing. As a Rotarian, I believe in service before self, and I am able to communicate clearly and concisely with people of diverse backgrounds.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What do you call a pig that does karate?
A pork chop

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2020

Patsy Brown did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patsy Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

school safety pedestrian safety elderly safety

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

education, transportation management, administration police and fire service

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

Dalai Lama, because I am always looking for a peaceful resolve with spiritual long term benefits

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

"If" by Rudyard Kipling....If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too.

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

compassion, integrity, and honesty are important characteristics for an elected official.

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

Detail oriented and finisher, all talk, some start, very few finish!

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

The core responsibility for the person elected is LISTENING

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to write law

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

The first historical event that changed me was passing of my grandmother and then the passing of my boyfriend three weeks later. When you lose the two closest people to you, so close together, your first interaction with death, and so young it changes you. I learned to give people their flowers while they are here and every decision is carefully thought out. I learned early that Life is precious, it is as long as it is short, and because I know that I can leave this earth at any time , I make sure that I am always living a life that I am proud of.

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

My very first job was an office assistant with my family business, I started filing papers and paying invoices at the age of 11 years old and I still have it!!

What happened on your most awkward date?

I was Catfished

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

New Years because it the beginning of new possibilities

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Art of The Comeback, because I love a comeback story

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

Peter Pan because I would love to fly

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

My bathtub because I do my best thinking there

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

X Ambassadors - " Renegades"

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

I have always struggled with feeling accepted

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The responsibilities of this office that people should know about is the responsibility to the people of the community that the office serves, it is a customer service position not a titled position with an expense account.

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

Excitement and energy are the qualities best suited for the person in this position to battle any apathy because we need to get the people excited about their community and excitement equals involvement, everyone needs something to look forward too!

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

This office posses the ability to get the community excited about their lives and were they live which is what is unique about this position.

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

No, but I believe the person who holds an office at this level should be community service oriented and not a career politician. This position is best suited for a community activist who loves their community and the people in it.

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