As a longtime American government teacher, I taught my students that gerrymandering representative districts was a way to ensure incumbent victory, a practice done by both political parties.

Several years ago Assembly District 32 was gerrymandered created a distinct which starts in Battle Mountain, home of the 28-year incumbent, and proceeds north to the Oregon border. At the border it swings around to the west to Washoe County and then southerly to the Spanish Springs/Sparks area where more than 90 percent of the people live. Isn't it time that we here in Spanish Springs and Sparks have local representation? That's why I am supporting Mike Sprinkle for Assembly District 32.

Mike is an energetic and passionate young man who will represent this district well. He is a local firefighter and paramedic who supports quality education, fiscally responsible government, a clean environment and strong law enforcement. He is a member of the Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, a cause he strongly believes in.

Please join with me in voting for Mike Sprinkle who is our neighbor and will represent us well in Carson City.

-James A. Maass, Sparks