Some say that if the government was to run more like a business it would be better. While business experience can help, the idea that government should be run like a business oversimplifies the distinct nature of government. As a small business owner who also has 15 years of experience in government and managing public funds, the time is right for me to serve on the Reno City Council.
In 2013 a few friends and I opened a brewery with $30,000 and embarked on a twelve-year journey that included plenty of highs and lows. Though money was tight, we were creative homebrewers, and hoped that if we worked hard enough, we would succeed.
My experience working for the federal government meant I was the partner who focused on navigating the bureaucracy of federal, state, county and municipal governments. After completing endless applications, paying numerous fees and speaking with many regulatory officials, we finally secured everything needed to open…