Currently holds the office of Nevada State Assembly - District 22 until November 4, 2026.
Candidate for Nevada State Assembly - District 22 in 2026 Nevada General Election.
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Get StartedPublic safety is the foundation of a strong community. When families feel safe in their neighborhoods, at school, and at work, everything else becomes possible, from raising children to running a business. Melissa is committed to keeping Nevada communities safe and supporting the men and women in law enforcement who protect us every day. Learn more
Melissa believes we can back the badge and be fair at the same time. She supports well trained and fully staffed police and sheriff departments, sensible penalties for violent and repeat offenders, and real help for victims and their families. A safe Nevada protects our families, our small businesses, and the quality of life that makes our communities worth calling home. Learn more
A strong economy starts with a thriving small business community and a lower cost of living for working families. Across Nevada, the price of groceries, gas, rent, and everyday essentials has climbed faster than paychecks, and families are feeling the squeeze. Melissa believes the answer is more good paying jobs, a competitive business climate, and an economy where hard work pays off. Learn more
She works to keep taxes low, cut needless regulation, and remove the barriers that make it harder to start and grow a business, so local shops, contractors, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs can create the jobs our communities need. Learn more
Every child in Nevada deserves a quality education and a real shot at a bright future, no matter their zip code or income. Strong schools are the foundation of a strong workforce and strong communities, and improving school quality is one of the best investments our state can make. Melissa supports parental rights and a strong voice for parents in their children's education, along with high academic standards, safe classrooms, and real transparency about what schools are teaching and how students are doing. She believes families should have more choices and more paths to success, from great neighborhood public schools to charter schools, career and technical training, apprenticeships, and college. Learn more
Melissa believes healthcare decisions belong to patients, families, and their doctors, not to bureaucrats. She will keep working to improve access to quality care, support the doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who care for us, protect the most vulnerable, and keep Nevada moving toward a healthier and more affordable future. Learn more
Healthcare should be affordable, accessible, and there when Nevada families need it. Too many people worry about the cost of care, face surprise medical bills, or struggle to find a doctor close to home, especially in our fast growing communities. Melissa is focused on practical steps that lower costs and expand healthcare access without heavy handed mandates from government. Learn more
At the same time, Melissa will stand up for current homeowners and property rights, keep property taxes and fees in check, and make sure state and local government works with families instead of standing in their way. Her goal is a Nevada where owning or renting a home is within reach for the people who live and work here. Learn more
Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges Nevada families face. Home prices and rents have risen sharply, and too many hard working families, young couples, and seniors on fixed incomes are getting priced out of a home of their own. The cost of housing is now a central part of the cost of living, and it deserves a serious, practical response. Melissa believes we can make housing more affordable by expanding supply and cutting the government barriers that drive up the price of building. That means reducing the red tape, permitting delays, and excessive fees that add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home, so the private market can build the houses, condos, and rentals our growing state needs. Learn more
That belief guides her work in Carson City. Melissa fights to keep taxes and fees low, hold the line on wasteful spending, and protect Nevada taxpayers from paying more for a government that delivers less. She works to cut red tape, streamline state agencies, and make government more transparent and responsive to the people it serves. Learn more
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