Reid's work to fully fund payment-in-leiu-of-taxes strengthens rural Nevada

March 10, 2009

 Washington, DC – Nevada Senator Harry Reid met today with the Nevada Association of Counties, the state branch of the National Association of Counties. The National Association of Counties named Senator Reid their “Legislator of the Year” for his work on Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes and the Secure Rural Schools program.  Because of Reid’s efforts Nevada’s counties will receive $130 million in new funding. These funds will help keep teachers, police, road crews, and many others working in our communities.  The President of the National Association of Counties, Don Stapley, presented Reid with the award. Present were the county commissioners of Washoe, Pershing, Storey, Douglas, Elko and Churchill Counties.

Senator Harry Reid with Nevada County Officials and members of the National Association of Counties as they present him with the award for “Legislator of the Year.” From left to right: Elko County Commissioner John Ellison, Churchill County Commissioner Norm Frey, Washoe County Commissioner Bonnie Webber, Don Stapley of the National Association of Counties, Pershing County Commissioner Roger Mancebo, Douglas County Commissioner Nancy McDermid, and Storey County Commissioner Robert Kershaw