VOTE TAHOE BLUE

North Tahoe Dems May Gathering. Meet Primary Candidates:
Zach Conine for Attorney General, Tya Mathis-Coleman for Treasurer & Josh Hebert for CD2 Thurs, 14 May at 6 pm
In-person & Via Zoom

Join North Tahoe Democrats for discussion with NV Treasurer Zach Conine, candidate for NV Attorney General; Tya Mathis-Coleman,  candidate for NV Treasurer; and Josh Hebert, candidate for CD2. Bring your questions for these candidates and take this opportunity to learn about their visions for governing Nevada or representing our interests in Washington, DC.

Our May 14th meeting starts with a half hour social at 5:30 and speakers beginning at 6:00. In person attendance is at the Incline Village Library located at 845 Alder Ave.

Zach Conine, candidate for NV Attorney General,  is a dad, husband, and attorney who has served as Nevada’s State Treasurer since 2019. As Treasurer, Zach has stood up to Donald Trump and his MAGA cronies. He is fighting back against Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs to get over $2 billion in refunds for Nevadans.

As Attorney General, Zach will continue fighting to defend democracy and protect our voting rights from Trump’s attempts to rig our elections. He will continue standing up for abortion rights, workers’ rights, LGBTQ rights, clean air and water, and against assault weapon manufacturers. And Zach will fight to prevent local law enforcement from acting as agents of Trump's ICE mass deportation machine. It's why he has endorsements from the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada ("PLAN") Action Fund, Congresswoman Dina Titus, the Nevada State Education Association, and has a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. https://www.zachconine.com/

Tya Mathis-Coleman, candidate for NV Treasurer, is a lifelong Nevadan, educator, and public servant with a career dedicated to expanding opportunity for Nevada families. She currently serves as Nevada’s Deputy Treasurer for College Savings, where she oversees the state’s 529 college savings plans, prepaid tuition, financial literacy initiatives, and the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship. In this role, she has led efforts to expand access to college savings, strengthen financial education, and modernize how families plan, save, and pay for higher education. 

Before joining the Treasurer’s Office, Tya built her career in education, student success, and nonprofit leadership. Her professional background includes leadership roles in higher education focused on student access, academic success, and community engagement, where she worked to connect students and families with the tools they needed to succeed. That work shaped her commitment to making public systems more accessible, practical, and responsive to the people they serve.

A proud graduate of the Clark County School District, Tya earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and both her Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her career has been defined by a simple belief: when Nevada families have access to the right tools and opportunities, they can build stronger futures.

https://votetyafornevada.com/

Josh Hebert, candidate for CD2, who’s life has been shaped by tragedy and mental illness. Born in Reno, his schizophrenic father committed suicide shortly after his birth, forcing his mother to make her own way, which carried him away from Nevada. Bipolar himself, though unaware of it until his late 30s, Josh’s youth and early life was a struggle. Nevertheless, he persevered, first becoming a film production professional, and then earning a Ph.D. in physics. His lifelong passion for politics, our American republic, and innovative change has produced real successes. He’s finally returned home, and is determined to use his hard-won strength and resilience to fight for Nevada and our failing republic. https://www.joshhebertfornevada.com/

Get ready to Early Vote! Check/Update your registration at Vote.NV.gov!

We urgently need volunteers to distribute informative door hangers to doors of Incline Village and Crystal Bay registered Democrats and selective nonpartisan voters!  Please email info@northtahoedems.org if interested!  Any amount of time between 12 May - 8 June would be helpful.  Thanks!

GOOD READS IN LOCAL NEWS 

Eric Neugeboren of The Nevada Independent reports on important advice for the 2026 Primary in Want to vote by mail? Nevada officials say to do it a week early to avoid snafus.Policy changes at the Postal Service have worried election officials, and Kerry Durmick, Nevada state director for All Voting is Local, encourages voters to submit their mail ballots a week in advance so there is enough time to fix their signatures, if necessary.

Isabella Aldrete of The Nevada Independent reports on the two main Democratic contenders in Competitive Nevada treasurer primary has Democratic Party leadership picking sides.

Michael Lyle of the Nevada Current reports on Republican contenders for NV Secretary of State in Familiar firebrands face Lombardo-backed contender in Republican SOS primary.

Jennifer Solis of the Nevada Current provides rundown on three Dems running for State Controller in the 2026 Primary in Yes, state controller is a job. And Democrats are vying to challenge the Republican who holds it.

We encourage you all to support local journalism with contributions or subscriptions to our local and state-wide publications.

LOCAL INCLINE VILLAGE/CRYSTAL BAY MEETING INFORMATION

Incline Village/Crystal Bay Community Forum holds informal, but informative, community gatherings at Incline Library and via Zoom at 9 am every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. The Community Forum next meets Fri, May 1. To sign-up for meeting notices and recaps, email here.
 
Nevada Legislative Oversight Committee for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency next meets in Stateline, NV and via Zoom on Fri, May 29 at 12:30 pm. Agenda and e-comment available 7 days in advance here.
 
IVGID Board of Trustees next meets Wed, May 13 at 4 pm. Information is available here.
 
Washoe Board of County Commissioners meets in Reno and via Zoom. Virtual public comment available from Incline Village Library. Board next meets Tues, May 12 at 10 am. Agenda and e-comment available 7 days in advance here.
 
Washoe County Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) for Incline Village/Crystal Bay next meets Thurs, May 28 at 5:30 pm at Incline Library and via Zoom. CAB agenda and zoom link posted 7 days in advance here.

North Tahoe Democrats Board Elections were held at our May 8th meeting.

Elected North Tahoe Dems board Are:
Chair: Mark Sasway
Vice-Chair Outreach: Kathie Julian
Interim Vice-Chair At Large: Keven Hunt
Treasurer: Chris King
Secretary:  Helen Trop-Zell (Resigned 03/2026)