Las Vegas, NV
August 13, 2024
Victoria Seaman, a name familiar to many in Nevada’s political scene, has been scrutinized again. This time, it’s not her policies or public statements raising eyebrows but her business practices. The story unfolds is one of dissolved LLCs, questionable transactions, and a series of payments that don’t quite add up. As we delve into the details, a pattern of behavior emerges that suggests a troubling lack of transparency and accountability.
The Curious Case of Perago Strategies, LLC:
On June 1, 2018, Victoria Seaman established Perago Strategies, LLC, a management or consulting service registered under her parent entity, Victoria Seaman, LLC. At first glance, this appears to be a standard business move.
However, what follows raises significant concerns. Just over a year later, on June 26, 2019, Seaman dissolved Perago Strategies, LLC, according to records from the Secretary of State. While dissolving a business is not inherently problematic, what transpired afterward is.
Despite the dissolution of Perago Strategies, LLC, Seaman continued to use the name “Perago Strategies” in her campaign finance reports, omitting the “LLC” designation. This small change might seem insignificant, but it carries substantial implications. By doing so, she claimed to be receiving money from a business entity that, according to official records, no longer existed. Furthermore, the entity remained active in the City Business License records under Victoria Seaman, LLC.
This raises questions about whether Seaman was operating this business in a legally compliant manner or if she was deliberately manipulating the system to avoid certain legal and financial obligations.
The $1,500 Question:
The issues with Perago Strategies, LLC, don’t end there. In October 2022, Richard DeLong’s Campaign and Expense (C&E) report listed a payment of $1,500 to Perago Strategies, LLC for advertising expenses. This transaction occurred years after the dissolution of the LLC. The problem here is twofold: How was this payment made to an entity that no longer legally existed? Second, and perhaps more importantly, how was this payment processed?
Typically, payments made to an LLC must be deposited into the LLC’s bank account.
However, if Perago Strategies, LLC had been dissolved, that bank account would have been closed. This begs the question: Was the account kept open illegally or was the payment funneled through other means?
The lack of correction or reversal of this payment on record only adds to the suspicion.
Why didn’t Seaman receive the payment under her name or her active parent entity if the LLC no longer existed? This apparent attempt to obscure the financial trail raises serious ethical concerns.
The Tarkanian Connection:
The plot thickens when we examine Seaman’s financial connections to Danny Tarkanian, a well-known figure in Nevada’s political landscape. Federal Disbursement records show that Tarkanian’s campaign cut three checks to Perago Strategies in late 2018, totaling $15,700. The payments were made for fundraising services, and the entity listed was Perago Strategies, with no mention of “LLC” after the name.
This is significant because it suggests that Seaman used the Perago Strategies name long after the LLC was supposedly dissolved.
Even more startling is the discovery of a $92,100 expenditure listed under Perago Strategies for fundraising services and general campaign consulting from July 2, 2018, to November 12, 2018.
However, efforts to find other records or documentation supporting this substantial payment have been fruitless. The absence of corroborating evidence for such a large sum of money is deeply troubling and suggests there may be more to this story than meets the eye.
What Are They Hiding?
The inconsistencies and lack of transparency surrounding Victoria Seaman’s business dealings raise numerous red flags. From the dissolution of Perago Strategies, LLC, to the questionable payments that continued long after, it’s clear that something isn’t adding up.
The manipulation of business records and financial transactions suggests a deliberate effort to obscure the truth and avoid accountability.
As voters and citizens, it’s crucial to hold our elected officials to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. The questions surrounding Victoria Seaman’s business practices deserve thorough investigation and answers.
If Seaman is willing to engage in such questionable behavior in her private dealings, what does that say about her conduct as a public servant?
Ultimately, this is not just about one politician’s financial dealings; it’s about trust in our elected officials. When those in power engage in dubious practices, it undermines the very foundation of our democracy.
It’s time for Victoria Seaman to come clean and provide the answers that the people of Nevada deserve. Until then, the shadow of suspicion will continue to loom over her, casting doubt on her fitness for public office.
In Closing:
To all those disbelievers who still think Victoria Seaman didn’t sue the City of Las Vegas, join us as we observe this court hearing on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 9:30 AM in Judge Bita Yeager’s courtroom, the Regional Justice Center.
