About the Governor:
Born in Japan in a military family, Governor Joe Lombardo spent his childhood growing up across the world, until his father was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base and his family put down roots in Las Vegas.
Governor Lombardo attended Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, before going on to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating, he served in the United States Army and in the Nevada National Guard.
Following his military service, Governor Lombardo joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), where he quickly rose through the ranks and served on nearly every level of LVMPD, from detective to assistant sheriff. While serving at LVMPD, Governor Lombardo earned his Master of Science in Crisis Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006.
After 26 years on the force, Governor Lombardo was elected as Sheriff of Clark County in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. As the sheriff of Nevada’s largest county, he oversaw a $1.3 billion dollar budget, 6,000 employees, and LVMPD’s efforts to protect millions of Clark County residents and visitors each day.
Governor Lombardo was elected as the 31st Governor of Nevada in November 2022 and sworn into office in January 2023. Governor Lombardo is focused on diversifying and revitalizing Nevada’s economy, restoring law and order in communities across the state, and bringing excellence, school choice, and accountability to Nevada’s education system.
More important to him than anything, Governor Lombardo is a devoted husband to First Lady Donna Lombardo, a dedicated father to his daughter Morgan, stepdaughter Lacey, stepson Jackson, and a grandfather to his 1-year-old grandson Teddy
Las Vegas, NV -- In case you missed it, on May 23rd, Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved two companies that will receive $35,321,637in taxabatements. In return, these companies are…
Read More »CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) on May 21st, announced the creation of the Nevada Middle Mile Network. "I’m pleased to announce the allocation…
Read More »Carson City, NV -- On May 15th, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that he will lower the flags to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of peace officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Governor Lombardo has ordered the flags of…
Read More »On April 11, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to curb inflation by reining in federal spending and to take action on the housing shortage in Nevada. “Here in Nevada, we are now at a stage…
Read More »Las Vegas, NV - Over $200 million in new Medicaid funds to be invested in children’s behavioral health over the next three years Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the expansion of behavioral health services for Nevada children in…
Read More »Las Vegas, NV - Today, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to take immediate action on the affordable housing crisis in Nevada by releasing more federal land for development. “The federal…
Read More »Las Vegas, NV - Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Col Mary L. Devine as the new Director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. “I’m pleased to announce Col. Mary L. Devine as the new Director of the Nevada Department of…
Read More »Carson City, NV - This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced a 2-hour delayed start for state offices in Carson City. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are reporting icy roads and dangerous…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the State of Nevada will celebrate Nevada State Employee Appreciation Week from Sunday, May 7 to Saturday, May 13. “I’m grateful for the work of our dedicated Nevada state employees,”…
Read More »Today, the Economic Forum met to forecast and review the upcoming general fund revenues for the current fiscal year and upcoming biennium. Following the conclusion of the meeting, Ben Kieckhefer, Chief of Staff to Governor Joe Lombardo, announced…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that he has appointed George Markantonis to the Nevada Gaming Commission. George Markantonis will replace outgoing Commissioner Steve Cohen. “I’m grateful for Steve Cohen’s hard work on the…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Gregory G. Gordon to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, Department C “I’m pleased to announce that I’ve appointed Greg Gordon to serve in Department C of…
Read More »Today, Governor Lombardo’s Chief of Staff Ben Kieckhefer released the following statement on pending city charter legislation: “Mayors throughout Nevada have made it clear that they value the voice of their constituents when…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo is pleased to announce the graduation of Class 18 of the Nevada Certified Public Manager (NVCPM) Program. The 34 graduates from across the state represent 13 State agencies, 2 State Boards, 2 local government entities,…
Read More »Today, Governor Lombardo announced that he has appointed Clara Andriola to the Washoe County Commission. Andriola will fill the vacant commission seat representing District 4, which was previously held by Vaughn Hartung. Hartung resigned from the…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) announced the kickoff of the High Speed Nevada Connectivity Outreach and Engagement Tour next week. The High Speed Nevada Initiative is a…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Executive Order 2023-007, which outlines his state energy policy objectives for the next decade. The Executive Order highlights Governor Lombardo’s multifaceted approach to state energy policy and…
Read More »This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo amended his declaration of emergency to include additional areas that have been impacted by the ongoing severe weather in northern Nevada. Areas now impacted by the weather include: Carson City, Churchill…
Read More »This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo issued an update on the state response to the severe weather that has impacted Nevada. “As severe weather continues across the state, I want to assure all Nevadans that we are working continuously with…
Read More »This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo amended his declaration of emergency to include additional counties that have been impacted by the ongoing severe weather in northern Nevada. Areas now impacted by the weather include: Carson City, Churchill…
Read More »This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to ongoing severe weather conditions in Churchill County, Douglas County, and Lyon County. Since yesterday, severe weather has brought heavy rainfall, flooding, and infrastructure…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his selections for two new judicial appointments. Governor Lombardo appointed Paul M. Gaudet to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, Department N and Regina M. McConnell to the Eighth Judicial…
Read More »Tomorrow at sunrise, the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada will return to full-staff, per Executive Order 2023-006. Executive Order 2023-006 called for the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo signed Executive Order 2023-006, which honors the victims of the REMSA Care Flight crash on February 24, 2023. Governor Lombardo signed the executive order following Friday’s vigil for Ed Pricola, the flight nurse…
Read More »This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced a 2-hour delayed start for state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Storey County, and Washoe County. Aside from essential public safety and corrections personnel, state…
Read More »This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County will remain closed on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Aside from essential public safety and corrections…
Read More »Due to severe incoming winter weather in northern Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo has announced that state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County will remain closed on Monday, February 27, 2023. Aside…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 124, ending a mining tax prepayment in the current the fiscal year, rather than the first year of the next biennium. This measure will effectively transfer roughly $70 million from the General Fund in…
Read More »Due to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) reporting severe weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered an early closing for all state government offices…
Read More »This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation ending the state of emergency in Nevada due to the gas pipeline disruption. While the Kinder Morgan pipeline resumed operations on Saturday afternoon, the Office of the Governor advised…
Read More »Last night, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency to help mitigate the impact of the California fuel pipeline leak in Southern Nevada. Since declaring the state of emergency, the Office of the Governor has remained in constant…
Read More »This afternoon, the Office of the Governor was informed that Kinder Morgan had successfully resumed pipeline operations. Please see the following statement from Governor Lombardo: “My office has received notice from Kinder Morgan that they…
Read More »This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency to help mitigate the impact of the California fuel pipeline leak in Southern Nevada. The Office of the Governor is actively working with Kinder Morgan, the Nevada Division of…
Read More »Governor Joe Lombardo signed Executive Order 2023-005, which directed the Division of Internal Audits in the Governor’s Finance Office to review Nevada’s 17 public school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.…
Read More »Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Dwayne McClinton as the Director of the Office of Energy. McClinton previously served on Governor Lombardo’s transition team. “I’m pleased to announce Dwayne McClinton as the new Director of…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak released highlights from the 2023-2025 budget. The Economic Forum recently finalized the revenue projections the Governor must use in developing the Executive Budget for the next biennium. The Governor’s…
Read More »Today, lawmakers at the Interim Finance Committee approved a number of programs put forward by Governor Steve Sisolak and the Executive Branch to provide free meals to Nevada school children, support the development of the College of Medicine at…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced 38 appointments made to the State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of November. The Governor has appointed hundreds of individuals since assuming office, and he encourages…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Housing Division announced the final awards for the $500 million Home Means Nevada affordable housing initiative. "I’m so proud that through collaboration across all levels of the public…
Read More »CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors approved Redwood Materials $105,615,082 abatement today after the company announced the second largest capital investment since…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a statement following President Biden’s announcement of his intention to designate the Avi Kwa Ame region of Nevada as a national monument: “Thank you to President Biden and the Department of…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the appointment of Patricia Lee, Esq., to the Nevada Supreme Court, Seat F, effective immediately. Lee is a partner at Hutchison and Steffen, where she has worked since 2002. She became a partner in…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced 64 appointments made to the State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the months of September and October. The Governor has appointed hundreds of individuals since assuming office, and…
Read More »The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Nevada State Police are reporting worsening weather conditions, dropping temperatures and potentially dangerous road conditions. As such, all State executive branch offices will close,…
Read More »Photos taken at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion during Halloween trick-or-treating are now available online here. “The First Lady and I love spending Halloween at the Governor’s Mansion meeting thousands of our neighbors in Carson…
Read More »Today, Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced the State of Nevada has maintained its highest credit ratings in history from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services, and S&P Global Ratings. With this action, all three major rating…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a proclamation naming October 31 as Nevada Day and issued a message in honor of the Silver State’s 158th birthday. The letter reads in part: “Born in battle, Nevada’s origins remain…
Read More »Weekly Newsletter It will take collaboration across all corners of our state to tackle the housing crisis – and thanks to the Nevada Housing Coalition, hundreds of stakeholders from across the state gathered in Reno this week for the Nevada…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Housing Division announced an initial set of funding awards for the $500 million Home Means Nevada initiative. Funded by American Rescue Plan dollars, this initiative will create lasting and…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 28, 2022 in observance…
Read More »Today, lawmakers approved a slew of programs put forward by Governor Steve Sisolak aimed at fortifying Nevada’s water infrastructure, improving the quality of life for Nevadans and modernizing State systems to better serve residents.…
Read More »Weekly Newsletter Every Nevadan deserves a home – and this week, we took a great step towards that goal. I was proud to join Clark County at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building to announce a $1.25 million federal grant awarded to the Las…
Read More »On Wednesday, Governor Steve Sisolak delivered a keynote address on the first day of the Nevada Housing Coalition’s third annual statewide Nevada Housing Conference at the Peppermill Reno. During the conference, housing stakeholders from…
Read More »The State of Nevada is experiencing significant internet outages impacting most state websites and online services for residents. The Department of Administration has identified a physical failure with a fiber connection and a repair is currently in…
Read More »Weekly Newsletter This week, I was proud to help cut the ribbon on the newly-opened Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This marks a major step forward in our commitment to bring accessible and life-saving…
Read More »Weekly Newsletter On Sep 30th, we proudly held the state’s first-ever Infrastructure Summit at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing together stakeholders from across Nevada and the country to discuss historic investments coming into our…
Read More »Last night, First Lady Kathy Sisolak and Governor Sisolak hosted “The First Lady Presents...” Second Annual Art Exhibition in the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Tuesday evening, kicking off the six-month public display of…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued the following statement regarding a medium-security inmate who escaped from Southern Desert Correctional Center: This morning, my office was informed by the Nevada Department of Corrections that an…
Read More »On Tuesday, September 27, First Lady Kathy Sisolak and Governor Steve Sisolak will be hosting “The First Lady Presents...” Second Annual Art Exhibition in the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City. "The First Lady Presents...”…
Read More »Weekly Newsletter This week, I was honored to hold a roundtable with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and labor leaders in Las Vegas to discuss the current state of the industry and how we can all work together towards a brighter future for Nevada and…
Read More »Today, the Governor’s Office released the final list of guest speakers for the first-ever Infrastructure Summit, including U.S. Under Secretary of Transportation Carlos Monje, White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Las Vegas…
Read More »On Thursday, September 22, Governor Steve Sisolak will announce the launch of ArrayRx, a digital discount card for prescription drugs. All Nevadans will be able to enroll for the free discount card, regardless of age or income. Using the digital…
Read More »Weekly Newsletter Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy – and thanks to the Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee this week, Nevada small businesses could receive a $35 million boost for the next three years…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects announced the filing of a new legal motion to bring an end to failed federal plans to construct a repository for the nation’s highly radioactive waste at Yucca…
Read More »No-cost workforce development program will connect women farmers and entrepreneurs with resources to help grow food/beverage product businesses (SPARKS, Nev.) – The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), alongside the National Association…
Read More »Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu will deliver remarks at Governor Steve Sisolak’s Infrastructure Summit in two weeks, on September 30 at the Las…
Read More »ICYMI: Yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration notified NDOT that it has approved the Nevada Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan it submitted on July 29, 2022. "The NEVI plan is the playbook for transforming the way Nevadans and…
Read More »Governor Steve Sisolak appointed the first State Infrastructure Bank Executive Director, Asheesh S. Bhalla. Asheesh S. Bhalla currently serves as the Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada and will begin in his role as Executive Director of…
Read More »Every day, we are working to build a brighter future for Nevadans. on Sep 2nd, I launched a website highlighting infrastructure investments coming to Nevada through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan…
Read More »Governor Steve Sisolak signed an Executive Order establishing a new Cyber Security Task Force to identify, deter and protect the State of Nevada against the increasingly sophisticated and malicious cyber campaigns that threaten our State’s…
Read More »Hi all- In case you missed it, Governor Steve Sisolak launched NevadaBuilds.com on Friday, highlighting the infrastructure investments being made in the State through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This comes a month ahead of the…
Read More »On Friday, September 2, Governor Steve Sisolak will tour Eddy House in Reno. Eddy House provides shelter for homeless, runaway, foster, and at-risk youth, and works with youth to develop life and job skills necessary for sustainable independence.…
Read More »SIERRA FLATS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT TO BREAK GROUND IN CARSON CITY SEPT. 1 CARSON CITY, Nev. (Aug. 29, 2022) – PalaSeek LLP, Oikos Development Corporation, and CM Development, which make up Sierra Flats Senior GP, will break ground on a…
Read More »On Tuesday, Governor Steve Sisolak will tour Western Nevada College in Carson City as the first week of school for higher education students gets underway. The Governor will visit the Commercial Driver’s License program, which received a…
Read More »Today, in a first for the State of Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak proclaimed August 29 as “Environmental Justice Day” and the State has compiled resources for Nevadans to address environmental issues in their communities and learn more…
Read More »We need to take action now to continue to protect Lake Mead and our water – that's why this week I announced the creation of a small group of water advisors to help ensure Nevada remains on the forefront of cutting-edge and innovative water…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN) announced the Council has received an $18.9 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to expand Internet access to 11…
Read More »This week, the Interim Finance Committee approved significant and historic programs for mental and public health – We promised Nevadans we would invest our federal dollars into programs that will make a difference in their lives, and I’m…
Read More »School is back in session in Southern Nevada! This week, I got to meet students across Clark County as kids went back to school. On Monday, I greeted young students on the first day of class at Matt Elementary School and then helped serve lunches at…
Read More »On Thursday, July 28, Governor Steve Sisolak will tour HELP of Southern Nevada to discuss the weatherization program funded by state and federal funding. Nevada has applied for $24 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to expand…
Read More »Today, the Nevada Department of Administration announced a substantial increase in the number of U.S. military veterans hired for state jobs, with veterans now making up 6.2% of the state workforce in Nevada, up from 1.8% in 2016. Veteran hiring has…
Read More »Today, the State of Nevada completed awarding $30 million in the Community Recovery Grant program, funded by American Rescue Plan dollars, to support existing non-profits in the State that provide direct and immediate community services in the wake…
Read More »On Tuesday, July 26, Governor Steve Sisolak will visit the UNLV Nurse Camp, which is providing hands-on experience and training to high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in nursing. At UNLV’s Nurse Camp, students are exposed…
Read More »Today, Governor Steve Sisolak joined the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to visit the One-Stop Career Center at the East Las Vegas Library to highlight resources available for jobseekers and employers as Nevada…
Read More »Nevada has recovered all of the jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic and has reached a new all-time high of 1,452,600 jobs – 3,000 more jobs than the previous peak from February 2020, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Department…
Read More »Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak released an update on the State’s progress since the Governor gave his 2022 State of the State Address. During his speech, the Governor declared the State of Nevada “on the move” – and six…
Read More »On Wednesday, July 20, Governor Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak will tour STEP2 in Reno, a non-profit center that provides substance use disorder treatment, domestic violence intervention and education, and trauma services to women.…
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