Registrar of Voters

Running for Office of:

Sparks City Council Ward 5

First name:

Kristopher Allen

Last name:

Dahir

To be seen on Ballot:

Dahir, Kris

Address:

PO Box 2996

City:

Sparks

State:

NV

Zip:

89432

Email address:

Phone:

775-770-0360

Website:

Formal Education:

Educationally, Dahir holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Christian Counseling from Liberty University, along with a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus on conflict resolution, Dahir's academic pursuits align with his extensive practical experience in leadership roles.

Current Occupation:

Kristopher Dahir has been a city councilman for the City of Sparks for almost 8 yrs, while also serving as the President of the Nevada Christian Institute and acting as the chaplain for the local state veteran's home. With a pastoral background spanning 30 years, Dahir has pastored local Foursquare churches, traveled to over 40 countries leading teams and teaching leadership seminars, and contributed to private Christian education for over two decades. As a professor for eight years at Multnomah University, he taught principled leadership classes.

Government Background:

Dahir actively serves on numerous governing boards, including:
• Community Homelessness Advisory Board (Washoe County)
• National League of Cities, Board Member and Chair of Community and Economic Development
• Nevada League of Cities, Past President and board member
• State of Nevada- Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy
• EDAWN- Economic Development of Western Nevada, Board of Directors
• Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
• Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) Chairman
• Washoe County District Board of Health- Chairman
• Western Regional Water Commission – Board member
• Nevada Veterans Memorial- Board Chair and President
• JNTT- Board Member

Reason for seeking position:

Kristopher Dahir is asking for your vote to give him a chance to finish his third and final term as your city councilman. He is running to be a representative for the citizens of Sparks in local issues, state wide needs and federal policies that will continue to bring safety for the families that call Sparks home, a strong economic development and smart growth that leaves the next generation in a better place than we are today. We as a community have many financial uphill battles to climb that will require a person with strong communication skills, strategic planning capabilities and a willingness to work collaboratively to reach important goals. He personally has a strong focus on the veteran community, seniors, youth and those who are struggling. He brings proven and experienced leadership that foundational focuses on integrity and team building. Areas he will continue to focus on:
Traffic issues
Community Health
Water and other resources
Housing sustainability
Economic Development
Graffiti Removal