AN OPEN LETTER TO:
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
Reno, Nevada 89502
Subject: Questionable EDAWN Operating Procedures

Board of Trustees,
There are numerous questions that citizens want answered... concerning the methods of operation at the EDAWN "Authority":
1. How much citizens' taxes pay for the operation of of EDAWN? Reports have it that upwards of 40% of operations are tax-funded.
2. If this is a publicly funded organization, why are its meetings closed to the public? If they are not closed, why are the dates and venue not published... as per Nevada Law? Why is it necessary to obtain a personal invitation to attend meetings? And where can citizens find the minutes of meetings?
3. Shouldn't EDAWN consider it a gross Conflict of Interest and violation of State law for Reno's mayor to be employed by EDAWN... while at the same time voting to provide public taxes to the organization that is... his boss?
4. How was it determined to hire Phil Miller as the interim president? Why wasn't this publicly-funded job published openly so that all qualified citizens could apply? What is the salary?
5. What kind of voodoo economics is Mr. Miller using that causes him to say that an $11 million payroll (of the recently recruited Telemarketing business) will inject $60 million into Reno's economy? What are the specifics?
5a. (What special "deals" were cut to entice this company to Reno? Why wasn't there any citizen input?)
6. Do questionable economic forecasts like Mr. Miller's take into account the negative financial consequences of additional services (schools, teachers, police, street repair, medical care, community services, etc, etc.) that will be needed?
Citizens of Reno are very interested in attending the meetings... of what appears to be a publicly funded organization. Your prompt response to these questions and correction of procedures, where appropriate, is anticipated.

Sincerely,

Sam Dehné
Reno, Nevada
825-1398

cc Nevada Attorney General
Senator Richard Bryan
Senator Harry Reid
Governor Ken Guinn

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