Clark County Commission — District G
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Clark County, Nevada·Incumbent

James B. Gibson

Candidate for Clark County Commission — District G

Democratic
Local Champion
Bio

About the candidate

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About

Key background

  • Serving on the Clark County Commission since 2017; won election in 2018 and re-election in 2022.
  • Previously served three terms as Mayor of Henderson (1997–2009).
  • Sits on multiple regional bodies covering transportation, water, flood control, tourism, and UMC governance.
  • Practicing business and commercial law attorney.
  • President of Western Elite, a Nevada waste-removal company.
  • Inducted into the UNLV Lee Business School Business Hall of Fame.
On the issues

Where they stand

Domestic & Social Issues

Voted to approve an $80M settlement with a developer near Red Rock that reduced the size of the development and returned environmentally sensitive land to the county.

Economic & Fiscal Policy

Voted to regulate short-term rentals, including occupancy limits, prohibitions on parties, and distance requirements from casinos.

Domestic & Social Issues

Supported public financing tied to the Allegiant Stadium construction project and related tourism infrastructure.

In the news

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Endorsements

Notable endorsers

  • Nevada Conservation League
  • Southern Nevada Central Labor Council
  • Las Vegas Weekly
  • Numerous local labor unions