The Washoe County Democratic Party is often recognized for its eye-appealing and up-to-date website.  Mark Tadder is the dedicated and talented volunteer who oversees the WashoeDEMS website, spending twenty hours or more per month designing, updating and maintaining its content.

A member of the Washoe Democratic central committee for the past eight years, Mark also manages the Facebook and Twitter accounts for the party and contributes to their regular newsletters.

Mark serves on multiple committees within Washoe County and is the current co-chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party's Media Committee. He is also a member of Reno neighborhood advisory boards.

Mark lives in Reno with his wife and daughter. Thank you, Mark, for your great work and service!

Congratulations to Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, the Blue Nevadan of the week! Throughout her career, Cortez Masto has been a champion for victims of domestic violence and their families in the state of Nevada. In her elected role Cortez Masto has been a leading voice to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, has created a statewide domestic violence fatality review team and currently chairs the Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.

This week the Committee to Aid Abused Women (CAAW) will honor Cortez Masto at its 30th annual Hannah Humanitarian Award Luncheon in Reno where she will be recognized for her dedication to aiding and protecting those affected by domestic violence. Each Spring, CAAW presents the Hannah Humanitarian Award to Nevadans who are committed to helping women and children in domestic violence situations. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Casio Resort Spa. Tickets are $50 per person.

THANK YOU Attorney General Cortez Masto for your commitment and service to Nevada!

Congratulations to Annette Magnus, the Blue Nevadan of the week! She advocates for women’s reproductive rights, lobbies the Nevada Legislature and the White House, shows up with team en force to women’s events, mentors young women, serves as an educator to a variety of community based programs and helps organize Planned Parenthood’s community events. She’s smart as a tack and practically has the job done before you finish explaining what it is you want her to do. Annette’s exceptional skills allow her to easily transition between the roles of advocate, activist, educator, organizer and communicator with efficiency and aplomb. Annette is one of those superstars who works tirelessly to make Nevada and our surrounding communities a better place to be. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do!