FACTS

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Michael Naft has had five years to resolve longstanding issues at the county-funded animal

shelter. He has done nothing and things are worse than ever: dog euthanasia at the shelter is

up 91% during his term. During Naft’s term, conditions became so deplorable that animal rights

groups sued the shelter, alleging widespread abuse and neglect of animals in public custody.

An audit found the shelter Naft is supposed to oversee lied to the public to discourage them

from dropping off stray animals.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF:

1) https://nevadacurrent.com/2022/09/21/report-animal-foundation-on-the-brink-of-a-crisis/

2) https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/03/02/dog-euthanasia-rates-up-91-2022-las-vegas-shelter/

3) https://www.ktnv.com/news/non-profit-sues-the-animal-foundation-no-kill-las-vegas-claims-shelter-mistreats-animals-violates-contract

4) https://nevadacurrent.com/2023/08/08/animal-foundation-overstated-capacity-to-discourage-drop-offs-audit-finds/

In interviews with several local media outlets, Naft has cited traffic safety as his number one

issue and electoral success.

The Truth: our roads are more dangerous than ever, with 2024 set to break previous records for

traffic deaths and delays. Traffic fatalities have grown every year Naft has been a commissioner.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF:

1) https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/road-warrior/2023-was-one-of-deadliest-years-on-nevada-roads-in-2-decades-2989817/

2) https://www.fox5vegas.com/2024/09/04/40-killed-clark-county-roads-during-100-deadliest-days-year/

3) https://news3lv.com/news/local/traffic-safety-advocates-recognize-roadway-deaths

Michael Naft campaigned in 2020, saying he would help resolve our community’s exploding

unsheltered population. Naft used it as a justification to raise sales tax. Four years later, there

are 2,000 additional homeless individuals and the street mortality rate is up 80%.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF:

1) https://thenevadaglobe.com/articles/after-scotus-decision-clark-county-considers-homeless-camping-ban/

2) https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/clark-county-homeless-census-shows-20-increase-in-a-single-year/ 

During Michael Naft’s term, costs have become out of control. We have the highest costs for

groceries, some of the highest costs for housing, car insurance, fuel, electricity, and groceries.

In spite of these unprecedented economic challenges, Naft voted to raise taxes at least three

times.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF:

1) https://x1075lasvegas.com/2024/06/25/nevada-2nd-highest-costs-groceries/

2) https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/housing/its-ridiculous-rising-housing-costs-are-pinching-las-vegas-valley-residents-3095452/

3) https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-drivers-share-frustrations-over-rising-auto-insurance-rates/

4) https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-plans-to-keep-absolutely-critical-sales-tax-increase-2306299/

Michael Naft voted to approve massive development adjacent to the culturally and ecologically

significant Red Rock National Conservation Area.

Michael Naft voted for long-term development plans that encourages urban sprawl and keeps

air quality in Nevada low, says Center for Biological Diversity.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF:

1) https://www.ktnv.com/news/blue-diamond-hill-housing-development-plan-approved-by-county

2) https://knpr.org/show/knprs-state-of-nevada/2020-01-02/clark-county-lands-plan-balanced-approach-to-growth-or-unbridled-sprawl