Editor: Correction to Mr. Duane Heiny letter where he states that perhaps my nay vote against the Eagle Valley Golf Course had been influenced by the long-running effort spear headed by owners of the other two golf courses in Carson City to close Eagle Valley, and that they are both building contractors. This is absolutely not true.
The reason I voted against the lease is simple. The Board, as the governing body of Carson City, must always make sure that the public can bid on all city projects. I believe it is mandatory and I stated so at the Board meeting.
The Board failed to guarantee that free enterprise prevails; they approved this lease without first allowing the public to bid on city contractual work. Fundamentally approving this lease without first allowing it to go out to bid is wrong on every level of fairness. That and that alone is why I vote nay (against) the lease.
The big issue now: narrow Carson Street? Voice your opinion by sending an email to Jshirk@carson.org.
Jim Shirk
Carson City Board of Supervisor