EDITOR:
Years ago, I first met Lynn Hettrick when I was nothing more than a newbie activist within Douglas County. At that time I found him to be an honest, hardworking representative for our county. It was refreshing to find an elected official who stood for what he believed in and was open and honest about what he believed. He supported all the political clubs and central committees and was often the speaker at various meetings and events.
As I was promoted within the state treasurer's office I began to, with increasing frequency, deal with the state Legislature. Again, I could personally see the work and effort he placed in the responsibilities, assigned and unassigned. As a political leader for our geographic area and a fiscal conservative for the state (not to mention his own personal businesses and investments) he has the breadth of experience far beyond that of a CPA. Believe me, I respect and admire those with the skill set to work within the confines of accounting. Treasury work at the State level and at the county level is far more than a set of books. Typical of his thinking, when he no longer was going to run for office, he donated his leftover campaign funds to the Boys & Girls Club.
Finally, I reached out to Lynn when I took over as chief of staff for Gov. Gibbons. I really did not think that he would even consider the position, especially given the salary relative to the amount of work. Fortunately for me and the governor, he said yes. He said yes because he wanted the ability to promote his conservative values and implement government in the best possible way. His knowledge of the elections process, the legislative process and his ability to relate to anyone at any level in a competent and professional manner has been a perfect complement to this team.
When he asked me about the potential of running it was my turn to say yes. Yes because that kind of knowledge and that kind of work ethic is necessary at all levels of government. Yes because I will still have him through the end of the year, and afterward I will have him guarding our voting rights, guarding our investments, guarding our cash flow in Douglas County. His ability to work the halls of the legislature will guard us against the state Legislature as it continues to search for solutions to this economic crisis. "Do we want a Douglas County clerk-treasurer or a lobbyist?" My answer to both is yes.
Robin V. Reedy
Gardnerville
