Lieutenant Governor - Bob Unger

Party: Democrat

Residence: Henderson

Occupation: Real estate developer

Age: 54

Contact information: (702) 214-4356; info@bobunger2006.com; www.bobunger2006.com

Incumbency: Candidate for office

Education: Bachelor's Degree, UNLV; Juris Doctorate, Southwestern School of Law

Record of service: Bob is currently an active board member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and has served as past Chairman of the City of Henderson Planning Commission. He was also Vice-Chairman of the Growth Coordination Committee for the City of Henderson and served on the Henderson Redevelopment Advisory Commission. Past President of The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas and is in his second term as a member of the Board of Directors of St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation.

Platform: I am not a politician. I am a businessman whose experience and proven record of innovation will be a breath of fresh air in Nevada government.

I am firmly committed to bringing good jobs to every area of our state, not just the urban centers. Our opportunities in the renewable energy, wireless technology and security industries should be pursued and retained.

I believe nothing is more important than the education we provide for our kids, and our kids deserve so much more than what we are giving them. Improving literacy is the beginning; preparing our kids for the changing marketplace is the next challenge. Top businesses want top graduates, and our secondary education and university system must provide them. Not every child will go to college, however, and our service-driven economy demands that our schools provide better technical and vocational education that gives every child in Nevada the chance to earn a good living.

Quality health care coverage must be a reality for every Nevadan instead of a privilege for those who can afford it. There is no reason we should strive for anything less than full coverage for every person in our state. Seniors choosing between prescription drugs and power bills is an unacceptable situation. Parents struggling to pay for medicine their children need is offensive.

I will work to save you money by creating interstate health care purchasing pools, as well as bringing help to our small businesses to provide coverage for their employees.