Hunter Cain

Hunter Cain was born in Inglewood, California. He served in the United States Army from 2001 to 2010. He earned an associate degree in military intelligence from the University of Arizona. He earned an associate degree in communication and media studies, English literature, and sociology from the College of Southern Nevada. He earned an associate degree in sustainability, futures studies, and theater from San Diego City College. Cain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from the University of California, San Diego and a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2023. Cain's career experience includes working as a senior staffer with the United States House of Representatives and as a nonprofit founder.[1][2][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hunter Cain is running as a Democrat for the Commission-District C.

Hunter Cain believes in service.

Service of Country; Hunter is a decorated disabled combat veteran who spent nearly a decade in the US Army with deployments and service in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn.

Service of State; Hunter answered the call and served in the Nevada National Guard. He continued to serve as Director of Community Outreach for Congresswoman Dina Titus. Over half a decade with her office he organized over 100 community events, helped thousands of Southern Nevadans find social and mental health services, and brought back more than $2 million worth of federal benefits to those in need.

Service to Clark County; Hunter is a single foster parent in Clark County, who has devoted his life to help shelter and raise higher-level of care and at-risk youth, to which he has fostered 36 young men. In 2018, he adopted his first son, and since that time became a forever parent to 11 sons. He stepped up to become a CCSD educator during a time of shortages, leads several community outreach programs, all while commanding a fan club which believes in ‘Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.’

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?

IMPROVING FAMILY SERVICES: Reforming the Department of Family Service focusing on policies like early intervention and family support. Increasing agency accountability while encouraging new foster homes.SAFEGUARDING VETERANS: Establishing Clark County's inaugural Veterans Department with a primary emphasis on eradicating predatory organizations, while consolidating local resources to enhance the overall quality of life for veterans.CAIN CARES FOR CLARK COUNTY: Providing unique ways to bring health care, child care, preventative care, and mental health care services to Southern Nevadans.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Passionate about Environmental Policy, Healthcare Affordability, Education and Economic policy, Social welfare policy, and Criminal justice reform.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

My philosophy is heavily influenced and shaped by Star Trek. This franchise has instilled in me a relentless hope for a brighter tomorrow and a deep appreciation for the beauty of diversity and inclusion.

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

The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 is one of the earliest historical events I recall. While I wasn't old enough to understand the huge impact, it was the first time I recall feeling a global excitement and pure joy.

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

The song still stuck in my head is called Karma, by AJR. I really like all music by them.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Democrats Serve

Vote Vets

Vote Common Good

Personal Individua Endorsements:

Eriq La Salle, Actor/Producer/Author

Allan Litman, Mayor of Mesquite, NV

Wendell Williams, NV First Black Speaker of the House and Founder of the annual Dr. King Parade since 1982

Bob Maxwell, Founder and CEO of Voice of the Veteran

Brian Shapiro, Host or KSHP Radio 107.1 FM

Christian Solomon, NV State Director, RISE Nevada

Imer Cespedes, Founder or The Youth Voice Nevada

Laura Perkins, Regent District 8 for (NSHE)

Andre Haynes, Founder and CEO of Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce

Cindy Edmonson, President of Women Veterans of Nevada

Vince Palmieri, President of Military Order Purple Heart

Michael Weiss, Former Chair of the Clark County Democratic Party

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hunter will be Clark County’s first licensed foster parent to serve as County Recorder. Hunter is a single Clark County foster parent who has devoted his life to help shelter and raise higher-level of care and at-risk youth. Hunter has fostered/adopted 27 youth ranging from 8 - 18 years old.

Hunter will be Clark County’s first combat veteran to serve as County Recorder. Hunter is a disabled combat veteran who spent nearly a decade in the US Army with deployments or service in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

Hunter will be Clark County’s first openly LGBTQ+ County Recorder. After the repeal of don’t ask don’t tell, Hunter helped LGBTQ+ Veterans upgrade their less-than-honorable military discharges that were based on sexual preference. He worked to change gender and name identification on military documents to ensure burial consistency for LGBTQ+ veterans.

Hunter is dedicated to community outreach where he organized over 100 community events, helped thousands of Southern Nevadans find social and mental health services, and brought back more than $2 million worth of federal benefits to those he helped.

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?

Hunter has a lifetime of public service. After the twin towers came down in 2001, Hunter served in the US Army. Here for Nevada, Hunter served us in the National Guard. He still serves us as a foster parent and CCSD teacher.It's time to envision a county government that moves past the basic customer service model. . and moves us all into community engagement and empowerment.Anyone in the recorder’s office can scan and alphabetize documents. We elect official to advocate for Us. We elect officials to help promote our values. We elect officials to engage and empower our community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Policy's effecting out homeless population, our veteran population, and our youth and foster youth populations.

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

My first job was signing up for the US Army a month after the attacks on Sept 11th, 2001. I was released from active duty in 2010.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

All our elected officials have the power of influence. As a county representative it is easy to speak out to the media, on social media, and to our legislators.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I have always felt that our elected officials should have general knowledge of the job and a passion to make changes. I think there are issues when politicians are in office too long.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I will be the first licensed foster parent to serve on the commission. I am a single Clark County foster parent, who has devoted his life to help shelter and raise higher-level of care and at-risk youth. I have fostered 15 youth ranging from 9 years old to 17 years old. In 2018, I adopted my first son and this past November I adopted my second son.

I will be the first combat veteran to serve on the commission in more than 20 years. I am a disabled combat veteran who spent nearly a decade in the US Army with deployments and service in Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

I served as Director of Community Outreach for Congresswoman Dina Titus. Over half a decade with her office I organized over 100 community events, helped thousands of Southern Nevadans find social and mental health services and brought back more than $2 million worth of federal benefits to those I helped.

I will be Clark County's first openly LGBTQ commissioner who received my first national endorsement from the LGBTQ Victory Fund. After the repeal of don't ask don't tell, I helped LGBTQ veterans apply to upgrade their less-than-honorable military discharges that were based on sexual preference.

I will be Commission District C's first African American commissioner. I have worked to bring resources and services to the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), senior, economically disadvantaged, disabled and immigrant communities.

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?

It is time that Southern Nevada has a commissioner who is focused on the under-served communities and not solely focused on the billion dollar projects. It is time to see diversity on the commission. I will be the first licensed foster parent, first openly LGBTQ, first African American for District C and first combat veteran to serve on the commission in nearly 30 years.There is more to the county commission than zoning and sales taxes. The Commission has significant authority over Clark County which means creative projects and innovation should not be an idea for some distant time, but rather for today.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Top on my priority list are the youth of southern Nevada. Working with foster parents, educators, and youth programs, along with state and county agencies, I have heard there needs and developed innovative ideas to implement within the Department of Family services, after-school within the Clark County School District, and the Juvenile Justice system, all of which the Commission plays a large role within.

Currently there are no Veterans services on the county level. My Fellow Veterans have answered the call for the defense of our nation and there should not be a struggle to find resources in Clark County. We can provide Veterans with a department dedicated to listing services such as mental health, housing, employment, business, etc on the county level.

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

My first job was signing up for the US Army and month after the attacks on Sept 11th, 2001.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Commissioners are know for there powers of grant gaming and liquor licenses. However, many people do not know that the commissioners also oversee the foster care program, juvenile justice, public defenders and public guardian office, along with many Southern Nevada rural services and dozens of other glamour-less but vitally important organizations.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is important that our commissioners are not-career politicians who see this seat as a stepping stone of birth right. We need a wide diverse group of commissioners who can bring a unique prospective to the county.