Issues & Priorities

Nevada Assembly District 33 is built on hard work, independence, and strong communities. As your representative, Bert Gurr is focused on practical, commonsense solutions that protect our rural way of life while creating opportunity for future generations.

Water Security & Protecting Rural Nevada

Water is the lifeblood of our communities, agriculture, and economy.
Bert Gurr is committed to:

  • Protecting rural water rights from overreach and urban transfers

  • Promoting responsible groundwater management

  • Investing in water infrastructure that benefits local communities—not outside interests

Goal: Ensure Nevada’s rural communities have a sustainable and secure water future.

Strengthening Our Economy & Creating Jobs

Rural Nevada powers our state through mining, agriculture, and small business.
Bert supports:

  • Expanding local job opportunities beyond boom-and-bust cycles

  • Encouraging value-added industries like in-state mineral processing

  • Cutting red tape so small businesses can grow and succeed

  • Investing in career and technical education tied to local industries

Goal: Build a stable, diversified economy that keeps families in rural Nevada.

Expanding Housing Opportunities

Too many hardworking Nevadans struggle to find affordable housing in their own communities.
Bert will:

  • Support workforce housing development

  • Reduce barriers to building in rural areas

  • Encourage innovative housing solutions, including modular homes

  • Partner with local leaders to meet community-specific needs

Goal: Make it possible for teachers, nurses, and workers to live where they serve.

Improving Rural Healthcare Access

Access to quality healthcare shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code.
Bert is working to:

  • Expand telehealth services across rural Nevada

  • Attract and retain doctors and nurses through incentives

  • Strengthen rural hospitals and emergency services

  • Support innovative solutions like mobile clinics and freestanding ERs

Goal: Ensure every Nevadan has access to timely, reliable healthcare.

Supporting Education & Keeping Our Kids Here

Strong schools are the foundation of strong communities.
Bert believes in:

  • Supporting teachers with better pay and incentives in rural areas

  • Expanding vocational and technical training programs

  • Increasing access to dual enrollment and local college opportunities

  • Creating pathways for students to build careers without leaving home

Goal: Prepare the next generation for success right here in Nevada.

Investing in Infrastructure & Connectivity

Modern infrastructure is essential for economic growth and public safety.
Bert supports:

  • Expanding reliable broadband access across rural communities

  • Improving and maintaining roads, water systems, and energy infrastructure

  • Smart investments that connect communities and create jobs

Goal: Bring 21st-century infrastructure to every corner of District 33.

Protecting Our Land & Way of Life

With most of Nevada’s land under federal control, rural voices must be heard.
Bert is committed to:

  • Fighting for local input in federal land decisions

  • Supporting responsible grazing, mining, and land use

  • Ensuring rural counties receive fair treatment and consideration

  • Protecting Nevada’s heritage while promoting responsible development

Goal: Preserve our freedoms, traditions, and economic opportunities.

Protecting Girls’ Sports

Fairness and opportunity in athletics are essential for Nevada’s young women.
Bert Gurr believes girls’ sports should remain a level playing field and is committed to:

  • Supporting legislation that ensures girls’ athletic competitions are reserved for biological females.

  • Protecting the integrity of women’s sports at the K–12 and collegiate levels

  • Safeguarding opportunities for scholarships, competition, and recognition

  • Empowering parents and local schools to have a voice in athletic policies

Goal: Preserve fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for all Nevada athletes.