In this issue:

• Today is the Last Day for Early Voting
• Vegas Chamber 2024 Election Endorsements
• Attend the Upcoming "Paul Call"
• Upcoming Policy Committees
• Contributing to BizPAC

Last Day for Early Voting

Early voting in Nevada and Clark County ends today, November 1.



As a reminder, early voting locations are available throughout Clark County. Hours and locations for Early Voting sites vary. Any voter registered in Clark County may vote in person or drop off their completed mail ballot at any Early Voting site in Clark County today or Election Day Vote Center.

For a list of polling locations, please visit the Secretary of State’s WEBSITE or Clark County Election Department’s WEBSITE. Nevada’s election system is committed to ensuring accessible and secure voting options.

Additionally, Nevada residents can take advantage of the Effective Absentee System for Elections (EASE), which is designed to facilitate absentee voting and will remain available until polls close on November 5. EASE resources can be found HERE.

Vegas Chamber 2024 Endorsed Candidates

The Vegas Chamber recently announced its list of endorsements for the General Election. The endorsements include those in races for Nevada State Senate, State Assembly, Board of Regents, State Board of Education, Clark County Commission, Clark County Board of School Trustees, City Council races and ballot questions.

The endorsements are based on candidates’ voting record on the Chamber’s priority bills (if incumbents), stated positions on policies important to businesses, understanding of issues impacting employers and the regional economy, commitment to student achievement and educational excellence, as well as willingness to work with the Vegas Chamber and the business community on a variety of issues.

Candidate endorsements are decided by the Vegas Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee, which is comprised of 30 members representing a vast array of employers from several different industries. Government Affairs Committee members interviewed approximately 100 candidates, during which they discussed policy positions and priorities, knowledge of business issues, and vision for the region and state. 

STATE BALLOT QUESTIONS

The Chamber endorses state ballot questions that impact employers, employees, and their families.

• State Question 1: “Yes”

The ballot question will allow for changes in the Nevada System of Higher Education and increase oversight. 

• State Question 5: “Yes”

The Chamber supports Question 5, which would create a diaper sales tax exemption.

STATE LEGISLATURE

The Chamber’s list of endorsed legislative candidates includes those in 39 state Senate and Assembly races. Endorsements are based on the candidates’ understanding of the significant challenges faced by small employers and entrepreneurs, track record of working with the Vegas Chamber (if incumbent), and pledge to preserve Nevada’s special pro-business climate that cultivates job creation and prosperity.

 State Senate

• District 1: Michelee "Shelly" Crawford (D)
• District 3: Rochelle Nguyen (D)
• District 4: Dina Neal (D)
• District 5: Carrie Ann Buck (R)
• District 6: Nicole Cannizzaro (D)
• District 15: Angie Taylor (D)
• District 18: John Steinbeck (R)

State Assembly

• District 1: Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D)
• District 2: Heidi Kasama (R)
• District 3: Selena Torres (D)
• District 4: Lisa Cole (R)
• District 5: Brittney Miller (D)
• District 7: Tanya Flanagan (D)
• District 8: Duy Nguyen (D)
• District 9: Steve Yeager (D)
• District 10: Venise Karris (D)
• District 11: Cinthia Moore (D)
• District 13: Brian Hibbetts (R)
• District 14: Erica Mosca (D)
• District 15: Howard Watts III (D)
• District 18: Venicia Considine (D)
• District 19: Thaddeus "Toby" Yurek (R)
• District 21: Elaine Marzola (D)
• District 22: Melissa Hardy (R)
• District 23: Danielle Gallant (R)
• District 25: Diana Sande (R)
• District 26: Rich DeLong (R)
• District 29: Joe Dalia (D)
• District 31: Jill Dickman (R)
• District 32: Alexis Hansen (R)
• District 33: Bert Gurr (R)
• District 35: Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth (R)
• District 36: Gregory Hafen II (R)
• District 37: Shea Backus, (D)
• District 38: Gregory Koenig (R)
• District 39: Ken Gray (R)
• District 40: P.K. O’Neill (R)
• District 41: Sandra Jauregui (D)
• District 42: Tracy Brown-May (D)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Chamber’s endorsements for local government races include candidates who are committed to working with employers to strengthen workforce development initiatives, diversify the economy, and streamline the business licensing and regulation process.

Clark County Commission

• District A: Michael Naft (D)
• District B: Marilyn Kirkpatrick (D)

Las Vegas City Council (Non-Partisan)

• Ward 5: Cameron “C.H.” Miller

North Las Vegas City Council (Non-Partisan)

• Ward 2: Ruth Garcia Anderson
• Ward 4: Richard Cherchio

Henderson City Council (Non-Partisan)

• Ward 2: Dan Shaw

EDUCATION

The Chamber makes its recommendations for education-related races based on candidates’ views on student achievement, their understanding of education's role in workforce development, views on board governance and reform, and whether they pledge to work harmoniously with the community, stakeholders, teachers, board colleagues, and administration.

Board of Regents (Non-Partisan)

• District 1: Carlos Fernandez
• District 12: Amy Carvalho

State Board of Education (Non-Partisan)

• District 1: Tricia Braxton
• District 3: Rene Cantu

Clark County Board of School Trustees Endorsements (Non-Partisan)

• Clark County School District A: Emily Stevens
• Clark County School District B: Eileen Eady
• Clark County School District C: Tameka Henry

Attend the Upcoming Paul Call

Join us for this monthly zoom call with Paul Moradkhan, the Vegas Chamber’s senior vice president of Government Affairs.

Paul will discuss the issues important to you and your business as it relates to election outcomes, the upcoming legislative session and what it means for the business community.

Hear the latest about what is happening at the local, state, and federal levels of government by registering HERE.

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Upcoming Policy Committees

The Vegas Chamber established Policy Committees exclusively for Chamber members and their employees to facilitate conversations on topics and issues impactful to our community. Policy committees allow members to engage with industry leaders, experts, and others to discuss Southern Nevada's key issues.

November 13, 2024

• Education Policy Committee

November 19, 2024

• Healthcare and Insurance Policy Committee

December 3, 2024

• Gaming and Tourism Policy Committee

Contribute to BizPAC

The Vegas Chamber has launched a new tier program to recognize donors who give generously to BizPAC, the Chamber’s political action committee that helps elect candidates who will stand up for employers and small businesses.

Each tier offers BizPAC donors complimentary benefits to recognize their contribution to the committee.

Donating to BizPAC ensures that the Chamber has resources to help elect people for state and local office who are committed to preserving Nevada’s pro-business climate, understand the challenges of operating a small business, and who will work with the Vegas Chamber on important issues.

The new BizPAC tiers and benefits include:

$100 - Bronze Contributor enamel pin, acknowledgement on the BizPAC Recognition page in the Taking Care of Business magazine, and a personal thank you letter.

$500 - 1 complimentary registration to a BizPAC event, Silver Supporter enamel pin, acknowledgement on the BizPAC Recognition page in the Taking Care of Business magazine, and a personal thank you letter.

$1,000 - 1 complimentary registration to a BizPAC event, Gold Champion enamel pin, acknowledgement on the BizPAC Recognition page in the Taking Care of Business magazine, a personal thank you from Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee, and a personal thank you letter.

$3,000 - 2 complimentary registrations to BizPAC events, Gold Champion enamel pin, acknowledgement on the BizPAC Recognition page in the Taking Care of Business magazine, a personal thank you from Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee, and a personal thank you letter.

$5,000 - Invitation to an exclusive reception for BizPAC’s largest contributors, 3 complimentary registrations to BizPAC events, Gold Champion enamel pin, acknowledgement on the BizPAC Recognition page in the Taking Care of Business magazine, a personal thank you from Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee, and a personal thank you letter.

Please make your donations to BizPAC here:  

https://vegaschamber.com/advocacy/#bizpac