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By M. Camacho at 8:52 am, Apr 03, 2017

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COMPLAINANT INFORMATION Salutation: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss

Your Name: Thompson Kris

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Committee to Recall Gerald Antinoro
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Your Address: 56 Wild Horse Canyon Drive Sparks NV 89434

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agergen@kcnvlaw.com
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Complaint Form: Page 1 of 2 Rev: 05/24/2016

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Home Storey Citizens
The Choice Is STILL Black &
White
Supporters
Samantha McKendall
Diversified Vehicle Repair Inc
Tahoe Reno Industrial Center
Steve Cabrales
Law Enforcement Torch Run Liaison
Special Olympics Nevada
"The Nevada LETR wishes you the
best of luck and is proud to support
your bid for re-election."
Robert G. Woolsey
Chief Marshal
Boulder City Municipal Court
"I have known Sheriff Antinoro for
many years and I wholeheartedly
support his bid for re-election."
District Council 16
International Union of Painters and Allied
Trades
"We are proud to support your
campaign and appreciate your
staunch support for the working men
and women of our union."
Terry Croxton
Nancy & Owen Vaught
Tom Tarpey
Dave DeLong
Suzanne Morrison
http://www.antinoroforsheriff.com/
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Biography Goals/Accomplishments Support Gallery Debates
Attention Storey County Citizens
DONT FALL FOR THE RECALL
In November 2016, a group funded by the developers of the Tahoe Reno Industrial
Center filed a notice of intent to attempt recalling me from office. This group has filed
complaints, lawsuits, authored false news, and twisted information trying to give the
appearance that I have run amok as your Sheriff.
The truth is they are trying to create a narrative that simply isnt true. The following
information will state their claims and provide the real facts and circumstances. In
the end, I believe that you will see this is nothing more than political animus and their
desire to build and fortify their personal fiefdom.
After reading through this information should you have questions, feel free to contact
me.
Gerald Antinoro
Sheriff
Storey County Sheriffs Office
Click Here to View Support and Endorsements
Fiction & Facts
Allegation: The Sheriff has blown out his budget.
Fact: The Sheriffs Office budget has grown. Under my tenure as Sheriff the budget has
fluctuated between roughly 3 and 3.5 million dollars. Team Recall would have people believe the
Sheriffs Office budget is out of control and wildly growing. This is simply untrue. Great care has
been given to the resources entrusted to the Sheriffs Office. Millions of dollars have in fact been
saved by the Sheriffs Office by doing away with planned projects when I took over because they
were wasteful and did not serve to better our community. I was accused of blowing out the
budget during the 2014 election and despite all the shouting about it no proof was ever given to
support the claim. Every individual can go ask for a copy of the current or past budgets. Do the
math yourself, look at the bottom lines you will see the truth. While youre at it, look at the rest
of the countys budget and see where the money is really going. You might be surprised.
Allegation: The Sheriff has cost the county money because of unlawful
terminations.
Fact: I have terminated employees - for cause. Plain and simple, they violated Sheriffs Office
policy. These terminations were done by the book and this has been repeatedly stated in open
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Ken & Teresa Quirk
James Pesicka
Larry & Rose Austin
Ron Engelbrecht
Dave & Breck Greninger
Patrick Flanagan
Wayne Fazzino, D.Min
Robert Maccario, MBA
"I fully support the re-election Sheriff
Antinoro. His leadership has
integrated SCSO into the community."
Mike Bradford
NV Transportation Authority
"I have known Sheriff Antinoro for
nearly 10 years and he has always
lead by example. He takes pride in his
oath of office and it shows in his
integrity and professionalism. I
support his re-election."
Jim Wheeler, District 39
Nevada State Assemblyman,
"Sheriff Antinoro's honor and
integrity, are in my opinion, above
reproach and I look forward to
working with him again in the next
Legislative Session."
NRA Endorsed
http://www.antinoroforsheriff.com/
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meetings by the county manager. What is surprising to me is that a guy who was an attorney
(the voice of Team Recall) doesnt understand the process of allegations and arbitration.
Employees at times become liabilities and unfortunately must be terminated and just like a
cancer must be removed to preserve the body. The county opted to settle the claims rather than
fight on principle. This was a financial decision of the county not a statement of quality. If they
were wrongly terminated they would have been put back to work. Thats how the process works.
In short, it was cheaper to pay them to go away.
Allegation: The Sheriff has harassed and bullied employees.
Fact: Yet another distortion by Team Recall. During the 2014 campaign this allegation was
also made. In an abundance of caution, the County hired two separate and independent
investigators to look into these allegations. The investigations found no harassment or bullying.
In the most recent allegation, I have acknowledged it was an error to think I was discussing
personal issues with someone who professed to be a friend and confidant but was also an
employee. However there was no severe or persistent conversation or discussion (severe or
persistent being the standard to substantiate a finding of harassment). Team Recall claims I was
found guilty by the investigator in this instance. Again, as an attorney, I would think he would
know that an investigation is merely a gathering of information, not a finding of fact.
Allegation: The Sheriff has harassed and bullied members of the public.
Fact: This derives from the minds of Team Recall. While there are people who have not cared
for decisions I have made while Sheriff, there is nothing to support any claims of bullying the
public. Team Recall infers my treatment of the brothel is harassment. The reality is that it is
enforcing the laws and rules that apply to it. The fact that others in my position may have made
allowances while I choose to follow the ordinances, do not constitute bullying. Its what the
people of the county wanted when they elected me to the position of Sheriff twice. As for
deputies bullying people and being protected by the Sheriff, contrary to what Team Recall would
have you believe, any allegations made against deputies have been fully investigated and
handled pursuant to Sheriffs Office policy. As for their allegations concerning my personal
dalliances, I think it ludicrous that people so closely affiliated with a brothel and the selling of
women for sex would throw criticism at me for consensual activities.
Allegation: The Sheriff has used County monies to further his campaign.
Fact: This is a complete and utter falsehood. Team Recall points repeatedly to the purchase of
pens to further my campaign. Really? Unfortunately, deputies go through a lot of pens and the
public always takes them off the counter so we are always buying pens. Sometimes even during
political campaigns. The pens they point to were purchased by the county for county use. While I
did have pens that I handed out as a part of my campaign, they are markedly different than
those used by the Sheriffs Office. And I have documentation for the pens I purchased as part of
my campaign. I recently purchased more pens for the Office because we finally exhausted the
supply purchased in 2014. Ask yourself, just because it has my name on them does that make it
a campaign item? Or could it possibly be just because I am the Sheriff? Just like a plethora of
Sheriffs Offices around the county.
This is a taste of the ridiculous allegations being made by Team Recall. They twist, distort, and
outright fabricate their allegations. They have been creating their own narrative and trying to
support it with their own allegations. Yet when one critically examines their claims, seeks
independent information and confirmation, or utilizes critical thinking, their claims hold about as
much water as smoke does.
As I have stated before, I am honored to be YOUR Sheriff and I am humbled by the trust the
citizens of Storey County have placed in me. I have faith in the wisdom and judgment of the
residents of Storey County and invite you to contact me with your questions or concerns. Unlike
Team Recall, I will not insult your intelligence. You may not like what I say but it will be the real
deal, not distortions and fabrications.
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