GOP Candidates Speak To Mesquite Republican Women

By BOBBIE GREEN

The Progress

Two political candidates visited the Mesquite Republican Women’s Club (MRW) meeting on Wednesday evening, Sept. 8. U.S. Congressional District 4 candidate Sam Peters and Clark County Sheriff candidate Stan Hyt each had a chance to talk about their positions on current issues at the monthly MRW meeting held in the Mesquite Veterans Center.

Peters, a retired U.S. Air Force Major and Las Vegas business owner, reiterated why he is running for Congress against Democratic incumbent Steven Horsford. This is a repeat run for Peters after coming falling short in the Republican primary in the 2020 election.

Peters promised he will remain a conservative voice in Congress and will stand up for conservative values, like Constitutional rights and putting America first.

Peters has recently authored two letters. The first called for Congress to begin impeachment proceedings against President Joseph Biden over the Afghanistan attack. “This is important because he is either unable or unwilling to perform his duties and protect Americans,” Peters said.

The second letter went to Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske to reject Dominion Voting Systems in Nevada elections. The letter called for using paper ballots instead.
“That would better ensure true and fair elections where one citizen receives one verifiable ballot and one verifiable vote,” Peters said.

Peters urged the audience to also connect with Cegavske, by phone, letter or email demanding the same. “My letter went out over a month ago and I have not had a response yet,” Peters said.
“It is time for Nevadans to come together to turn the state red,” Peters said. “Our Constitution is in jeopardy, and it is time to be active.”

Stan Hyt is a 30-year veteran of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.
“I am getting off my comfortable retirement couch to run in this election because I believe the police department is here to serve and protect the people, and I do not think that is happening any longer,” Hyt said. “Instead, the politicians are using police department to control the people.”

Hyt stressed the importance of the office of Sheriff. He said it can be used to control people, but it should be used to protect and serve people.
“If I am elected, I take an oath to the Constitution of the United States,” Hyt said. “I will not allow the Police Department to be used to enforce unconstitutional mandates. I will not shut down churches. We will protect churches. I will not enforce mandatory vaccinations for my employees. I will immediately re-establish communication with Immigration Department, and we will no longer be a sanctuary city for illegal immigration. We support legal immigration.”

Hyt said he has two goals as Sheriff: to improve morale and repair the image of the LVMPD.

“We never want to hear the words: Defund the police!” Hyt said. “I want our community to feel safe again. The main thing voters should remember is that I am here to protect your civil liberties.”