10/09/2026
I was contacted by Pahrump Valley Times and provided a questionnaire. I was advised it would be published in an Edition during May 2026. I purchased the newspaper and discovered it had not been published. I was disappointed it wasn't published and disappointed PVT didn't contact me to share an update that it wouldn't be published. I believe it wasn't published due to me not being on the primary ballot. (no opponent)
Please find below the Q&A submitted to PVT.
Note - there was a word count limit, so answers are a condensed overview. It does still share a bit about me though :)
County Treasurer Questionnaire
1: Please attach a headshot photo with the sentence: “The Pahrump Valley Times has permission to use this photo.”
2: Please provide a brief biography of yourself.
2: A resident of Alaska for forty + years, I relocated to Pahrump in May 2012 to care for my grandfather following the loss of my grandmother. In 2014, I purchased my home and have since called Nye County my community.
I began with the Nye County Finance Department in August 2016. In March 2019, I transitioned to the Nye County Treasurer’s Office, where I served as Chief Deputy Treasurer. In July 2022, I was appointed Treasurer and was honored to be successfully elected in November 2022.
I am a dedicated working Treasurer with a strong foundation in accounting and finance, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. I have expertise in auditing and proof of cash procedures. I bring precision, accountability, transparency and a detail-oriented approach to every responsibility.
Beyond work, I enjoy spending time with my Beagles, cats, friends and family. I love to dabble in photography & gardening.
3: Please provide your experience relevant to the office you seek.
3: Nye County Treasurer – July 19, 2022 to current
Nye County Chief Deputy – March 2019 to July 2022
State of Alaska, Oil & Gas Revenue Division – 2007 – 2012
(Revenue auditor)
State of Alaska, Child Support Services Division – 2000 to 2007
(Proof of Cash i.e. Bank Reconciliations)
4: Please provide any education (high school, certifications, bachelor’s, master’s, etc.).
4: Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska
5: Please list any endorsements for your current campaign.
5: Currently none
6: Please provide your campaign website URL and campaign social media handles (Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, etc.)
6: (2) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/raelynpowersfornye
7: What specific experience do you have in handling large amounts of money?
7: Recent experience is my employment with Nye County. Past experience is that of State of Alaska employment and private sector employment from 1991 – 2000 as a full charge bookkeeper/accountant.
8: What ideas do you have that could help improve the treasurer’s office efficiency?
8: Procedures and processes implemented within the last 3+ years has already improved our efficiency. We continue to improve each year.
9: What is the biggest issue facing the Nye County Treasurer’s Office, and what steps do you plan to take to tackle it?
9: Our county is moving to a new accounting system. I am on the development and implementation team. I am excited to be a part of this team and help Nye County transition to the new system.
