Introduction
Stephen F. "Steve" Sisolak (born December 26, 1953) is an American businessman and politician. He is a member of the Clark County Commission, and he currently serves as the Chairman. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
Sisolak earned a B.S. in business from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1974, and an MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 1978. Both of his daughters attend UNLV.
Career
Sisolak was elected to the Nevada Board of Regents in the 1998, serving for ten years. He was then elected to the Clark County Commission, with his term beginning in 2009.
Sisolak is involved with many organizations, including the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, the American Red Cross-Clark County Chapter, the UNLV Alumni Association, Seniors United, American Red Cross Leadership Council, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas Better Business Bureau, the Boys & Girls Club, Hispanics in Politics, St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church, and the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth.
Potential runs for higher office
2014
Sisolak had considered running for Governor of Nevada in 2014, but he decided not to do so in February 2014.
2018
Term-limited out of the Clark County Commission in 2017, Sisolak is openly considering running for Governor in 2018.