There are three IHGID Board of Trustee positions open for election in 2026. There are five candidates running for the three seats. We have invited each to participate in providing a short introduction, an explanation of why they chose to run and answer a couple questions. Below are the responses from each candidate. 

Candidate: Lynn Dement

1. What do you see as the challenges for Indian Hills over the next four years, and how would you address and fund them?

Aging infrastructure will be one of our most important challenges. Our roads are aging, and our water system requires constant updating and maintenance. I believe we should continue to rely on the knowledge and effectiveness of our current district manager, who is well-versed in these systems, and the personnel who have been hired and do an extraordinary job. Maintaining knowledgeable and efficient staff will be essential to keeping our district running effectively.

Speeding has also been an ongoing concern in Indian Hills. The GID has done what it can, but the GID is not a law-enforcement or code-enforcement agency. I believe the district should continue to strongly encourage the Sheriff's Department to increase enforcement in areas where speeding is a persistent problem, including the use of radar and citations.

Communication between the GID and residents is another area that needs improvement. There is valuable information available on the GID website, including frequently asked questions, and the newsletter included with residents' water bills provides important information. However, many residents may not realize these resources are available. We need to research better ways to communicate with residents and create a better exchange of information so residents know what is happening in their community and have opportunities to participate.

I would continue to pursue state and federal grants and other funding opportunities to help with infrastructure and environmental projects. I would also explore partnerships with local businesses to support community events and improvements. Community fundraising activities could provide additional resources while also bringing residents together.

2. What are your priorities for the district, and why did you select these issues?

As always, the most important priority for the district is safety. Speeding continues to be a concern, and I believe it needs to be addressed by working with the Sheriff's Department and encouraging increased monitoring and enforcement, including the use of radar and citations.

Another important priority is to maintain the strong, proactive management and staff we have in place now, who address problems before they arise.

I would also like to encourage more residents to become volunteers for the GID. We have many residents with valuable skills, knowledge, and a willingness to help.

I believe we have already made a start toward creating a greater sense of neighborliness, including through activities such as the community yard sale. would like to build on that momentum and create more opportunities for residents to meet, work together, and have fun together.

I selected these priorities because having a true sense of community is personally very important to me. I want people in Indian Hills to know one another, help one another, and feel that they belong here. I want to continue working to make Indian Hills a safe, connected, and welcoming community where people are proud to live.

3. Do you view a district trustee as a representative of a subdivision or of the district as a whole?

Although Indian Hills is divided into separate areas, including Sunridge, the west side of 395, L'Adagio, and The Springs, we are still one district, one neighborhood, and one community.

I believe a district trustee should represent the district as a whole. A trustee should consider what is best for Indian Hills as a community rather than focusing primarily on the interests of one particular area. This approach also helps avoid potential conflicts between representing a particular neighborhood and making decisions that are in the best interest of the district as a whole.

Every resident deserves to have their concerns heard and their interests considered, regardless of where they live within the district.

4. What experience or attributes will you bring to the Indian Hills GID Board as a trustee?

Although I have a strong work history, I believe the experience and attributes I have developed through my involvement in Indian Hills over the past five years are especially important to consider. I have lived in Indian Hilts for six years and began volunteering for the GID five years ago. During that time, I have attended approximately 99% of the monthly board meetings. This has given me a strong understanding of our district, the issues it faces, and the work that goes into keeping Indian Hills running well.

I believe we have a great community, and I have tried to develop activities that strengthen our sense of community and bring residents together. I initiated the Yard of the Month program, Halloween decorations, and the holiday lights contest. I also organized our first annual community yard sale and was able to enlist more than 72 participating homes.

I am also assisting with planning and implementing our first-ever Fall Festival, which will take place in October. I enjoy finding ways to bring residents together and create opportunities for people to get to know their neighbors.

While I have enjoyed creating and supporting programs that bring our residents together, I believe I have much more to contribute. I would like the opportunity to serve on the board and be involved in the broader responsibility of maintaining and improving the district as a whole. I want to use my experience, organizational skills, and knowledge of Indian Hills to help address the issues that affect our entire community.

I am also someone who believes in addressing issues promptly rather than putting them off. When something needs to be done, I believe in taking action, following through, and seeing it to completion.

If elected, I would make myself readily available to residents who have a question, need an answer, or do not understand a policy or decision. I would be willing to speak directly with residents and listen to their concerns. I believe my combination of professional experience, five years of volunteer service, familiarity with the district, and commitment to our community would allow me to make a positive contribution as a trustee.

I am committed to serving all of Indian Hills and working with our residents, staff, and fellow trustees to keep our community strong.

 

Candidate: Robert Garcia

1). Challenges: It is a constant challenge for IHGID to modernize aging infrastructure and gain ground on decades of deferred road maintenance that preceded the current and immediate past GM's and Boards. That said, we must commit to optimizing value spending, manage our investments for maximum return on investment, and stay within our approved annual budget plan. The recent completion of a district Capital improvement Plan will assist the district in forecasting future costs, as well as qualify IHGID for low interest capital improvement loans as a tool to boost the benefit from every tax dollar received.

2). Priorities: A priority for my next term will be to expand on the work the GM and I have cooperated on to define and track resource allocation for repeatable maintenance tasks. This schedule ensures accountability while providing staff much autonomy in work routines.

Secondly, I will continue to champion our GM in more recent efforts to leverage technology to streamline work processes and tasks that will allow limited staff resources to focus on more meaningful and productive work. I will never endorse tech to obsolete our dedicated employees.

3). A trustee is a representative for the district as a whole, and as such must be objective and pragmatic when considering all matters brought before the board, and never representing oneself as speaking on behalf of the entire board or the district.

3). A degree in Business Management and a 30+ year career background in Finance Administration gives me a solid foundation for the task at hand. I have served on several volunteer, appointed, and elected positions, some of which can be viewed at this link: (35) Profile — Nextdoor.

I have managed budgets at three universities and was the founding VP of a non-profit. Over my career I have managed several multi-million dollar product launches for Hitachi Vantara, most notably the core data-processing platform powering LED screens at the Las Vegas Sphere: (How Hitachi Vantara is Powering the Las Vegas Sphere | Technology Magazine.

While accustomed to high profile environments, at my core I am a humble public servant who as trustee will always consider the best interests of the district as a whole, above my own.

 

Candidate: Robert (Bob) Stulac

Introduction:  I’ve been on the IHGID board for the past 3 ¾ years.  I was elected in the November 2022 elections.  I received the most votes out of all the candidates which I attest to my campaigning throughout the district, door to door.  I wanted to put a face with my name, and as I walked the District, I emphasized that I had over ten (10) years of Board experience while working for the State of Nevada, budget experience as a supervisor at the Nevada State Health Division (NSHD), and that I had good technical experience/knowledge from working 12 ½ years with the Nevada of Environmental Protection (NDEP) where I worked on water, wastewater, safety, air quality, and hazardous waste issues/programs.

Challenges & Priorities for the IHGID: To ensure infrastructure issues are evaluated, budgeted for and implemented, such as the street repair (paving) program, wastewater treatment plant operation, and the water distribution system.  Solutions/challenges include (1) obtaining funding through “grants” where possible to help cover the costs of repairs and re-surfacing of the district streets; (2) monitoring the speeding issues throughout the district, to include, placement of the district speed trailers on problematic streets, and making referrals to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department as needed; (3) regularly monitor the systemic problem throughout the District of improper storage of boats, trailers, broken down cars, trailers, etc., on the streets and driveways of the residents, and weed/trash control.  Make appropriate referrals to Douglass County Code enforcement for these issues as the IHGID does not have regulatory authority to address these issues.  Be creative in encouraging compliance through the District website and on the monthly billing newsletter.

District Trustee Representative Role:  The role of a District Trustee is to represent the “whole” district, and not just the area, or subdivision, they reside in or around.  Seeking input from residents throughout the district and addressing any resident concerns brought to their attention.  I attend District events regularly, such as the annual Summer Kickoff party at James Lee Park, so residents can approach me and discuss any concerns they have.

Experience/Attributes:  I addressed most this question in my opening Introduction above.  In addition, being on the IHGID Board for the past 3 ¾ years has given me invaluable and hands on experience.  Also, my experience as a Supervisor at the NSHD doing progressive discipline has been helpful when a District personnel issue is brought to the Board as was done recently for the termination of an employee.  Lastly, my Supervisory experience at NSHD included budgeting, which is paramount for a Board member to have, to properly evaluate how the District Manager is writing and following the Board approved Budget.

I would love to continue to serve on the IHGID Board and apply my technical expertise and vast past board experience to help ensure a safe and prosperous District.

 

Candidate: Johnathan Nuthall

My name is Johnathan Nuthall, and I am running for the Indian Hills GID Board because I would welcome the opportunity to give back to the community that has been such an important part of my life and help shape its future. From growing up on Haystack Street to now raising my own family in the same community, Indian Hills has always been a place I call home. I care about maintaining a safe, financially responsible, and welcoming community for the long term. I am not running because I believe I have all the answers. I am running because I am willing to listen, do my homework, ask questions, and work with others to make responsible decisions for our community.

1. What do you see as challenges for Indian Hills over the next four years, and how would you address/fund them?

One of the biggest challenges I see is balancing the District's infrastructure needs with responsible financial planning. Maintaining our water, wastewater, streets, parks, and other facilities requires us to plan ahead rather than simply respond when something fails. I also believe we need to prepare responsibly for growth and make sure new development does not create an unfair financial burden for existing residents. I would support maintaining appropriate reserves, prioritizing projects based on need, and aggressively pursuing grants, partnerships, and other outside funding before asking residents to carry additional costs.

2. What are your priorities for the District? Why did you select these issues?

My priorities would be maintaining reliable essential services, responsible spending, planning for future growth, and continuing to make Indian Hills a great place to live. I believe taking care of our existing infrastructure should come before problems become more expensive to fix. At the same time, I support investments in parks, recreation, safety, and other improvements that benefit our community when they can be made responsibly. I chose these priorities because I believe a strong community requires both dependable basic services and thoughtful investment in the quality of life of its residents.

3. Do you view a District Trustee as a representative of a subdivision or of the District as a whole?

I believe a Trustee represents the District as a whole. Every neighborhood will have different needs and concerns, and those voices deserve to be heard. However, when making a decision, I believe a Trustee must consider what is fair, financially responsible, and in the best long-term interest of the entire Indian Hills community.

4. What experience or attributes will you bring to the Indian Hills GID Board as a Trustee?

Professionally, I work in Human Resources, specializing in Talent Acquisition, where much of my job involves listening to people, solving problems, evaluating information, managing projects, and working with individuals who may have different perspectives. My professional and educational background has also given me experience working with budgets, costs, and making decisions with limited resources. I would bring that same practical and collaborative approach to the Board. I am comfortable asking questions and do not believe a Trustee needs to pretend to be an expert on every issue. As a Trustee, I would strive to come prepared, listen to residents and District staff, understand the information in front of me, and make thoughtful decisions that best serve our community.

 

Candidate: Nancy Jones

1. Some of the challenges that Indian Hills faces are finding the most qualified, competent leader to replace the retiring manager of the waste water treatment center; compliance with state and federal regulations for replacing underground metal pipes; and maintaining and upgrading roads and sidewalks throughout the improvement district. I would address the waste water treatment personnel issue by advertising in a broad geographical area to locate potential talented applicants and showcasing the stability and cohesiveness of the GID management as a model workplace environment. I would assess the underground pipe issues first by using ground penetrating radar and then with minimal and gradual efforts towards compliance that don't overburden our capital improvement budgets. I would continue with sensible road and sidewalk improvements by getting competitive bids (as was done with the Amador project) and utilizing reliable contractors. Funding for all GID needs ought to be contained within the current revenue streams from the fees for water and sewer and the property tax portion for the roads and parks. Additional grants are a great way to add to those revenues. I would not advocate for nor entertain expenses for the district that would put the district into unmanageable debt or become a burden to homeowners and tax payers in our neighborhood. We can be wise stewards of the resources and make incremental improvements over time as resources allow.

2. My priorities for the district are to work well with other local government entities and local businesses to make Indian Hills a beautiful, safe, and pleasant place to live where the board of trustees understands and thoughtfully addresses its role to oversee the district. I believe that local, self-government is done best when those serving are well-versed in the constitutional principles that lead to prosperity and liberty and when they uphold a high standard for themselves in private and public interactions. 

3. I view the district trustees as representatives of the district as a whole and as one that sincerely cares about and recognizes the different needs throughout the sub-divisions and neighborhoods of Indian Hills. The board ought to have the most competent and qualified individuals serving regardless of the sub-division in which they reside. Wise governing must include being curious about the experiences of other people even if they don't match our own while balancing the legitimate needs and  honoring the unalienable rights of all. 

4. I am currently serving as the vice chair of the Indian Hills General Improvement District Board of Trustees. I believe I am well-suited for this position because of my contribution on the board as well as other leadership experience. For the past six years, I have mentored youth and adults as the co-founder and current president of an educational non-profit. This organization has served northern Nevada families by providing opportunities and whole-family cultural and educational events including a biennial conference that attracts attendees and speakers from a broader Sierra Nevada geographical area. I currently teach as adjunct faculty at WNC, and I was the founding conductor of the Carson City Symphony Youth Symphony Chorus. As a mother of five children and from my various roles in the community, I have a lot of experience helping guide communal decision making processes through crucial conversations and asking important questions. My background with English literature and American folklore has helped me practice trying to see issues from multiple points of view and consider both intended and unintended consequences of various decisions. To me, a good leader is one who strives to foresee and prevent potential emergencies, prepares for inevitable eventualities, and understands long-term effects of even small actions. I believe that good leaders seek ongoing education and insight from the past to help them be able to deal ethically and wisely with others and meet their obligations honorably. Because of this, I engage in regular study, reading, discussion, and writing of classic works to improve my understanding of history, government, leadership principles, and humanity. I ask questions and try to refrain from making assumptions without gathering relevant facts while seeking to align with correct principles. My experience and attitude make me a solid member of the board of trustees, and I hope to continue to serve on the GID board.