Bert Gurr

Bert Gurr was born in Roosevelt, Utah. Gurr graduated from Elko High School. His career experience includes owning a business and working as a real estate broker. Gurr served as the president and treasurer of the Nevada Association of REALTORS.[1][2][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Bert K. Gurr. I have lived in Elko and Elko County Nevada for nearly 72 years. I graduated from the best school system in Nevada (Elko) in 1966, then spent some time at Utah State University and Northeastern Nevada Community College. I am married to Lee Gurr and together we have four children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. I have been a real estate agent since 1974 and opened my own office , became a Broker in 1979 and am still working, along side my wife. I have had lots of life experiences, from delivering papers at age 8, selling donuts door to door at age 10, janitor from 12 to 18, range land fire fighter to 22, part time hunting guide to 27, and becoming the President of the Nevada Association of Realtors in 1996. This is the first time I have run for public office but I've been involved in the legislative process for many years. My life has been blessed with great friends, great kids, and great mentors.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am committed to rural Nevada and its lifestyle--ranching, agriculture, hunting and outdoor recreation--and will be a strong proponent for all of our rural population.Private property rights and our constitutionally-guaranteed right to bear arms and right to free speech are on the top of my list of critical issues.We need to increase transparency in our education system, ensuring that designated funds benefit our children. Parental choice in their childrens' schools is critical.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Natural resources are especially important to me: water issues in Nevada, mining and access to public lands. In addition, I believe we need to review and rethink our judicial and law enforcement systems, which includes supporting our LEOs and untie our judges hands so that criminals face real consequences.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I've had several mentors; none of them are public figures known to the world, but all of them had a significant impact on my life: my dad, my Junior-year English Teacher Bob Smith, Lew Eklund and Lorne Pratt. The first two taught me humility and honesty, and the latter 2 showed me how to conduct my business life with integrity and honor. I am forever in the debt of these fine men.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Open lines of communication are critical; the common goal is to do what's best for the state of Nevada, not the political parties.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Good listener, careful decision-maker

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Transparency, responsiveness to constituents and integrity.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I did my job for rural Nevada.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination of John F. Kennedy was the first event that rocked my world. I was a Sophomore in high school, and how I thought about the world changed my life following this event.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

When I was 8 years old, I started delivering newspapers. I also helped my dad--who'd had a heart attack--with his nighttime janitorial job at Nevada Bell. My first full-time job was working for NDOT (then Nevada Highway Department) as a surveyor's helper. By age 19, I was working as a rangeland firefighter.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Anything by Lee Childs

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jeremiah Johnson

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Saved the Best for Last

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Above politics, we need to focus on water issues, population growth and declining infrastructure. To my mind, these are the three greatest challenges.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily, although knowledge of the process can only help.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

There is no perfect solution to this issue. Leaving it in the hands of the legislature leads to partisan allocation, but taking it to the courts leads to delays and misunderstanding of the process. I hope to have better insight into the redistricting issue after I'm elected.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Natural resources and judiciary are very important to me, as is infrastructure.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Drawing a line in the sand and refusing to step over it means no progress will be made, which means our voice will not be heard. Keeping an open mind and open lines of communication are the best roads to moving forward.