Michael MacDougall
What this job does: The State Controller is Nevada's chief fiscal officer for a 4-year term. The office keeps the state's accounts, pays the state's bills, collects debts owed to the state, and publishes the state's yearly financial report.
- Occupation
- High school social studies teacher
Background
- High school social studies teacher; has lived in Nevada since 1998. source: thenevadaindependent.com
- Graduated from Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas and Allegheny College; holds two master's degrees; formerly worked at the Mob Museum. source: michaelmacdougall.com
- Has never run for office before; helps run a family real estate business. source: thenevadaindependent.com
In their own words
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- Wants faster, up-to-date state financial reports. source: thenevadaindependent.com
- Wants the state to focus on collecting debts owed, including by adding staff. source: thenevadaindependent.com
- Would push for better access to public transit as a member of the state transportation board. source: thenevadaindependent.com
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