Carson City
Nevada
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo
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
Recent News
Governor Lombardo Announces Incoming Deputy Chief of Staff
Las Vegas, NV - On December 09, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Debi Reynolds as his incoming Deputy Chief of Staff, following the upcoming retirement of Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Wells on January 3, 2025. “At my request, Jim…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Appoints Senator Pete Goicoechea to Board of Regents
LAS VEGAS, NV – December 03, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Senator Pete Goicoechea to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, District 8. Previously vacant, District 8 includes parts of Clark, Elko,…
Read More »Statement from Governor Lombardo on the 2024 General Election Certification
Las Vegas, NV – Following Nov 26th’s certification of the 2024 General Election by the Nevada Supreme Court, please see the statement from Governor Joe Lombardo: “On Nov 26th, the Nevada Supreme Court certified the 2024 General…
Read More »Governor Lombardo and Nevada Department of Education Require a Corrective Action Plan and Appoint a Compliance Monitor for Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV – On November 26, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the State of Nevada Department of Education will require a Corrective Action Plan and has appointed a Compliance Monitor for Clark County School District (CCSD),…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Appoints Caleb Cage to Nevada Commission on Ethics
Carson City, NV –On Nov 22nd, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Caleb Cage to the Nevada Commission on Ethics. Cage will fulfill the remainder of Stan Olsen’s term, following his resignation. “It’s been…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Announces Appointment of Jason Woodbury to First Judicial District, Dept. I
Carson City, NV -- On November 19, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Jason Woodbury as his selection to the First Judicial District Court, Department I. Woodbury currently serves as District Attorney for Carson City, where he has served since he…
Read More »Governor Activates National Guard to Support Law Enforcement on Election Day
LAS VEGAS, NV – On Oct 28th, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that, in preparation for a safe and smooth Election Day, he will activate a limited contingent of National Guard personnel to be available on Election Day. The activation will be…
Read More »ICYMI: State Superintendent Demands Answers on Budget Shortfall from Clark County School District
LAS VEGAS, NV – In case you missed it, this week State Superintendent Jhone Ebert wrote Interim Clark County School District Superintendent Brenda Larsen-Mitchell to request information and demand answers on the potential budget shortfall…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Requests Legislative Commission Audit into Clark County School District Budget
LAS VEGAS, NV – Last night, Governor Joe Lombardo wrote to Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro to request that the Legislative Commission amends its audit of Clark County School District (CCSD) to include an investigation of its budget…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Requests Action on CCSD Budget from Committee on Local Government Finance
LAS VEGAS, NV – On September 27, 2024 afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo wrote to Nevada Department of Taxation Executive Director Shellie Hughes. In his letter to her, Governor Lombardo requests that the Committee on Local Government Finance…
Read More »Governors Lombardo and Hobbs Urge Governor Newsom to Halt Legislation That Will Increase Gas Prices for Nevadans and Arizonans
Carson City, NV -- On September 10, 2024, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) sent a joint letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) expressing concerns about ABX2-1 and other legislation related to refinery…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Announces General Waters as Nevada’s 31st Adjutant General
CARSON CITY, NV – On September 03, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Brigadier General D. Rodger “Dan” Waters as the incoming 31st Adjutant General for the State of Nevada. “I am honored to appoint General Waters as…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Sends Open Letter to Nevada Parents on Free School Meals
Las Vegas, NV -- On August 21, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo released an open letter to Nevada parents reiterating his commitment to Nevada students and detailing information on how families in need can access free school meals for the 2024-2025…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Announces Nevada Climate Innovation Plan
LAS VEGAS, NV – On August 08, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the launch of Nevada’s Climate Innovation Plan, a strategic initiative designed to propel Nevada towards a sustainable future. Nevada’s Climate Innovation Plan…
Read More »State Leaders Finalize Funding For New Campus In Southern Nevada To Increase Services For Victims Of Domestic Violence And Trafficking
Las Vegas, NV - On July 26, 2024, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, Treasurer Zach Conine, and Interim Finance Committee Chairwoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee Marilyn Dondero Loop announced that the State of Nevada…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Urges President Biden to Cut Red Tape on Housing Projects
Las Vegas, NV - On July 23, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo wrote to President Biden to reiterate his call for the White House to eliminate bureaucratic housing barriers, which are preventing Nevada communities from achieving their housing and economic…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Announces New International Investment in Nevada (B-Roll and Pictures)
National Harbor, MD -- On June 25, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced new international investments in Nevada at the 2024 Select USA Investment Summit. “Nevada continues to lead the…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Announces Appointment of Tina Talim to the Eighth Judicial District Court
LAS VEGAS, NV - On June 14, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Tina Talim as his selection to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department XIV. Talim, who currently serves as the Team Chief of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit in the…
Read More »National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils Announces Three Nevada Schools Won New Fitness Centers
Carson City, NV - On June 13, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo and fitness icon Jake (Body by Jake) Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), announced the three Nevada schools that were selected to each…
Read More »Governor Lombardo Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of United States District Court Judge Larry Hicks
Reno, NV -- Please see the statement below from Governor Joe Lombardo on the death of United States District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle near the Reno Courthouse on May 30, 2024:…
Read More »Governor Joe Lombardo and GOED Announce Over 270 New Jobs and Over $280 Million in New Capital Investments
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces $250 Million to Nevada Middle Mile Network
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 »Governor Lombardo to Lower Flags to Half-Staff on May 16, in Observance of National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
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 »Governor Lombardo Urges President Biden to Halt Excessive Federal Spending, Take Action on Housing Crisis in Nevada
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces Plans for Behavioral Health Care Services for Nevada Children
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 »Governor Lombardo Urges President Biden to Take Action on Affordable Housing Crisis, Release Federal Lands in Nevada
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces Col Mary L. Devine as Director of Nevada Department of Veterans Services
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces 2-Hour Delayed Start for State Government Offices in Carson City
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 »Governor Lombardo Designates May 7-13 As Nevada State Employee Appreciation Week
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 »Office of the Governor Statement on Economic Forum Meeting Today
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 »Governor Lombardo Appoints George Markantonis To Nevada Gaming Commission
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 »Governor Lombardo Appoints Greg Gordon To Eighth Judicial Court
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 »Statement on City Charter Legislation from Lombardo Chief of Staff Ben Kieckhefer
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces the Graduation of Class 18 of the Nevada Certified Public Manager Program Today
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 »Governor Lombardo Appoints Clara Andriola To District 4 Seat On Washoe County Commission
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces High Speed Nevada Internet Outreach Tour
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces Executive Order Establishing Nevada's Energy Policy Objectives
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 »Governor Lombardo Amends Emergency Declaration As Flooding Continues
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 »Governor Lombardo Issues Weather Update, Cautions Nevadans Amid Continued Storms
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 »Governor Lombardo Amends Emergency Declaration To Include Additional Counties
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 »Governor Lombardo Declares State Of Emergency Due To Severe Weather In Northern Nevada
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces Two New Judicial Appointments
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 »Flags To Return To Full-Staff Tomorrow At Sunrise
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 »Governor Lombardo Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor REMSA Plane Crash Victims
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces 2-Hour Delayed Start for State Government Offices in Northwestern Nevada
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 »Governor Lombardo Extends State Government Offices Closures Today in Northern Nevada
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces State Government Offices Closures Today in Northern Nevada
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 »Governor Joe Lombardo Signs Senate Bill 124, Urges Support for Charter School Transportation Funding
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces State Government Offices Closures Today in Northern Nevada
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 »Governor Lombardo Declares End of the State of Emergency Due to Gas Pipeline Disruption
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 »Governor Lombardo Update On Gas Pipeline Disruption
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 »Governor Lombardo Statement On Gas Pipeline Resuming Normal Operations
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 »Governor Lombardo Declares State of Emergency Due To Gas Pipeline Disruption
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 Lombardo Signs Executive Order Demanding Audit of Nevada Public Schools
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 »Governor Lombardo Announces Dwayne McClinton as Director of the Office of Energy
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 »Governor Sisolak releases 2023-2025 budget highlights
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…
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