Drew Ribar for Nevada Assembly 40
A Government That Serves You—Not The Other Way Around.
Would you let your kids play in toxic mercury? Our government just said "Yes."
Right now, between Carson City and Reno at Galena Creek, there’s an area called Sierra Reflections. During the Comstock gold rush, this was where they processed ore using toxic mercury. Today, it’s an EPA Superfund site.
On March 10, 2026, the Washoe County Commissioners approved building homes right on top of that contaminated soil.
Think about that. Imagine your children or grandchildren playing in the dirt, breathing in legacy toxins because a developer wanted a profit and a politician signed a paper. We’ve seen this movie before—it ends with people getting sick and the government making excuses.
I’m running for Assembly District 40 to stop the STUPID in government. My first priority is a law that makes it illegal to build residential homes on toxic mercury sites. Period. No more Erin Brockovich moments in Nevada. We need to protect our families, not special interests.
I’m a Business Owner, Not a Bureaucrat.
I’ve run businesses in Nevada for decades. I know what it’s like to sign the front of a paycheck, not just the back of one. I’ve spent my life contributing to this community—from the Toy Run to employing our neighbors.
I’ve already proven I can change Nevada law. Years ago, I founded a non-profit to represent the towing industry and served as its first President. I sat down with Senator Mo Dennis and we got to work. We didn't just talk; we passed safety laws and fixed broken statutes that finally allowed property owners to clean up abandoned junk vehicles.
I know how to get a seat at the table and get things done for you.
The Journey: Why I’m Fighting Back.
A lot of people ask me: "Drew, why are you doing this?"
The truth? I didn't choose this fight—the government chose it for me. It started when the former Director of the DMV (an appointee of the previous administration) started making up "ad hoc" rules that didn't follow the law. When I stood up and confronted her, they didn't fix the problem—they targeted me.
That was my "lightbulb" moment. I realized that if they could do this to me, they were doing it to everyone. I started my YouTube channel, Auditing Reno 911, to expose the corruption and bring the truth into the light. I filed Federal Civil Rights lawsuits because I believe government employees should be held personally accountable when they violate the Constitution.
Recording the truth is a start. Changing the law is the solution.
My 4-Point Plan to Clean Up the Rot:
1. Constitutional Literacy: Public service is a privilege, not a power trip. I will mandate that every state employee undergoes Constitutional Rights training. If you’re on the public payroll, you need to understand the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments you are sworn to protect.
2. No Homes on Toxic Soil: We will pass a permanent ban on building homes on known mercury sites. Our mining history shouldn't be our children’s health crisis.
3. Real Accountability for Public Records: You have a right to see what your government is doing with your money. I will push for real, personal consequences for any official who intentionally hides or obstructs public records. If they break the law to keep you in the dark, they shouldn't have a job.
4. Audit the Bureaucracy: I’m going to conduct a top-to-bottom audit of the DMV, NTA, DETR, and HHS. We are going to shift their mission from "enforcement and red tape" back to Public Service. It’s time we start treating taxpayers like the stakeholders they are.
The Choice: The DMV or ME?
My competitors are 30-year bureaucrats. They are the ones who created the very problems we are facing today. You can vote for more of the same—more wait times, more "rules" that make no sense, and more closed-door deals—or you can vote for a watchdog who isn't afraid to bark.
I want a government that is smaller, taxes that are lower, and officials who actually answer their phones.
I’m asking for your vote on June 9th. If you have an idea for a law that needs fixing, reach out to me. I’m ready to take your voice to Carson City.
Let’s bring accountability back to Nevada.
Drew Ribar Candidate for Nevada Assembly District 40 Primary Election: June 9, 2026