Trista Gomez

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Trista Gomez

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Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 11, 2024

Education

High school

Sparks High School

Associate

Truckee Meadows Community College, 2000

Bachelor's

University of Nevada Reno, 2003

Personal

Birthplace

Reno, Nev.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Real Estate Broker

Contact

Campaign website

Trista Gomez (Republican Party) ran for election to the Washoe County Commission to represent District 4 in Nevada. She lost in the Republican primary on June 11, 2024.

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

Biography

Trista Gomez was born in Reno, Nevada. She earned an associate degree from Truckee Meadows Community College in 2000 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2003. Her professional experience includes working in social work and as a nonprofit childcare director, office manager, and real estate broker.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Washoe County, Nevada (2024)

General election

General election for Washoe County Commission District 4

Incumbent Clara Andriola won election in the general election for Washoe County Commission District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Clara Andriola (R)	100.0	44,971

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Marsela Kupfersmith (No Political Party)
• Gabriel Christenson (No Political Party)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Washoe County Commission District 4

Incumbent Clara Andriola defeated Mark Lawson, Tracey Hilton-Thomas, Trista Gomez, and John Walter II in the Republican primary for Washoe County Commission District 4 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Clara Andriola	43.3	4,055
	Submit photo	Mark Lawson	24.9	2,330
		Tracey Hilton-Thomas	20.8	1,950
	Submit photo	Trista Gomez	8.5	796
	Submit photo	John Walter II	2.4	226

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,357
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gomez in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Trista Gomez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gomez'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 4th generation Nevadan who’s lived in Spanish Springs for 40 years. 1st college graduate in my hardworking family, a degree in Social Work, minor in Criminal Justice, POST law enforcement graduate. Currently a Realtor and have managed our family’s small business for 17 years.

My community priorities are seniors & young families, small businesses/smart regulation mitigation, infrastructure, containing and being smart about costs so that high costs aren’t passed down to residents and families.

I’m a wife, mom, sister and long time friend in the community. I believe public officials should serve the public and be accountable to the public they serve.

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?

• Cost and regulation control to help families and small businesses. Being smart and fair with personnel and management so that the public isn’t having to have unnecessary increases.
• Measured infrastructure that doesn’t continuously burden residents both financially and with time. Building that helps with affordable housing. Strategies to provide a leg up for first time homeowners and long-term residents.
• Equal enforcement of law amongst all populations. Making sure there are public safety resources to protect peoples lives and property.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cost control to help more seniors, young families and middle class. Providing a bridge or voice between front line workers (teachers, social workers, police officers, etc) and the public. Making sure they have a voice if there are administrative policies that they feel are detrimental to the public they work directly with.

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

Condoleza Rice was the first notable politician I noticed. Poised, smart, confident.
I was young when Ronald Regan was the president - mixed feelings in my house - but I thought that he made good sense

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

Transparency, service to the public and their constituents, not benefits for themselves, commitment to their position for their entire term, accessibility, honesty. Evident in their lives, not just something kitschy to say.

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

I take the role of service and honesty seriously. Am able to ask questions and understand issues from several different perspectives to ask appropriate and pertinent questions, and make suggestions accordingly.

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

To serve their constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A more resident based county. One where we are looking at quality of life for our middle class, our tradespeople, and front line workers, our young families starting out, and our seniors. I hope they (we) are the beneficiaries of this round of service, not our appointed or elected officials.

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

Bill Clinton getting elected. My parents were union workers, he was a Democrat, and they started to switch ideation. I was 16. The twin towers when I was 21

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

Mikon gaming when I was 15. I was the “cage” (parts) manager when I was 17. Took a beeper to high school. I worked there from 15-18 when the company was sold.

What is your favorite book? Why?

“1000 White Women”
It’s historical fiction, so good. Worth your time to read. Email if you do. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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

I want you to want me.

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

I was a teenage mom. Had my first son the July after I graduated high school, still 18. It’s very clarifying, but very hard. I’ve never been an adult without a child. Or 4. And kids are something, And adult kids are a whole other world.

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

Appointees to boards that effect us

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

Not necessarily, but I do believe that experience in management, understanding how policies affect the public, and the proven ability to look at situations and ask appropriate and material questions is necessary.

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

Small business management, housing, vulnerable populations, government work, non profit management and family life.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

None yet. I am a first time candidate

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government should be using our (residents and taxpayers) money efficiently and transparently. We should be able to audit and see details of spending.

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