Notes: Sparks Together
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Notes on my 01/15/2026 C&E Filing for 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025
Hello. In the interest of transparency, I want to address a few items reflected in my Contributions & Expenses Report filed on January 15, 2026, as required by law. The full report is publicly available on the Nevada Secretary of State’s website and can be viewed by clicking here.
Specifically, I would like to clarify one in-kind contribution…
Why Item 8.4 Should Not Be on the Consent Agenda
I’ve avoided weighing in on this, but Agenda Item 8.4 leaves no room for silence. It is time to talk about Flock Safety, ForceMetrics, and the continued expansion of artificial intelligence in policing in Ward 2, Sparks, and…
Happy New Year! Thank you! See you in 2026!
I want to wish everyone in Sparks, and especially my neighbors in Ward 2, a Happy New Year. As we head into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on 2025…
The Northeast Connector: Let’s Talk Traffic and Roads!
One of the biggest complaints I hear - not just from Ward 2 residents, but from people across Sparks and Spanish Springs - is traffic congestion, especially on Sparks Blvd. and Pyramid…
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas to all! Celebrate another holiday? Happy Holidays! I hope you find fulfillment and joy this Holiday Season. I will be stepping away from the campaign for the next few days to focus on my family and our time together.
Crypto ATMs Are Hurting Ward 2, Sparks, and Nevada - It’s Time to Rethink Them
I’ve dabbled in crypto - enough to understand both the appeal and the risks - and I’ve said for a long time that cryptocurrency ATMs don’t make sense for our community. Now Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is sounding the alarm, warning Nevadans…
Let’s make some movies!
A key part of my economic diversification policy is expanding the film industry in Northern Nevada. This has been in motion since the early 2000s. My mentor before me spent years - decades - laying the groundwork for what we have today…
Policy: Sparks Fire First Responder Fee
The proposed Sparks Fire Department First Responder Fee is one of the most controversial ideas the City of Sparks has put forward - arguably more controversial than the closure of Station 5. I’ve held back from making a public statement until now because I genuinely needed more information. I attended both the online meeting and the in-person meeting at…
Statement from Hunter Rand on Request for Comment from Senior ResQ Magazine
On November 6th I received a request for comment on the proposed Sparks Fire Service Fee from…
Putting People Before Politics: What it Means to be a Pirate.
Over the past few months, a few of my supporters have asked why I’m registered with the Pirate Party - and some have even suggested I switch to Democrat, Republican, or Independent to attract more votes. My answer has always been the same: I’m not going to change my registration just to win an election. Doing that would be insincere, dishonest, and frankly unethical. I want people to vote for me because they can see my genuine love for Sparks and…
Hunter Rand Condemns Political Violence: Calls for Unity in Sparks and Beyond
Today’s events in Utah, along with those we witnessed in Minnesota this past June, are painful reminders of a truth we must confront: there is no place for political violence in the United States. Each act of violence deepens…
Data Centers - And Why They Matter to Sparks and Ward 2
Data centers are everywhere, quietly running in the background of modern life. Every phone call, text message, email, online search, credit card swipe, and streaming show passes…
Sparks Fire Ride-Alongs
Over the past two weeks, I had the unique opportunity to participate in two very different ride-alongs with the Sparks Fire Department. As a general-interest participant, I was eager to explore two key areas of the department’s work: Prevention and Suppression. What I saw…
Hunter Rand Steps Forward to Serve Sparks:Announces Bid for Ward 2 Council Seat
Today, I’m proud to announce my candidacy to serve as the next councilmember for the City of Sparks, representing Ward 2. I grew up in Sparks. I’ve seen both the best and the worst sides of our city - moments of incredible unity and moments…