Video: Grocery Prices

Vinny shares his perspective as a parent and working middle-class Nevadan on skyrocketing food costs, highlighting his platform to address grocery price gouging in Carson City.

The Reality for Working Families: Vinny points out that even with both he and his wife working full-time, grocery bills remain unreasonably high—arguing that Carson City needs leaders who actually know the cost of everyday staples like a gallon of milk.

The Veto Problem: The Nevada Legislature passed legislation (AB44) to curb price gouging on essentials like milk and eggs, but Governor Lombardo vetoed the measure—a move Vinny views as protecting corporate profits over struggling families.

Ending Surveillance Pricing: Vinny calls for an end to dynamic AI “surveillance pricing,” which allows grocery giants to adjust prices on items in real-time.

Leveling the Playing Field: Vinny advocates for empowering independent and local grocers to purchase inventory in bulk, enabling them to compete against major supermarket chains and offer lower prices to consumers.

“We don’t need more vetoes—we need leaders in Carson City that know the price of a gallon of milk.” — Vinny Spotleson