Sylvia Creviston

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Sylvia Creviston

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 9, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Las Vegas, Nev.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Clinical informatics specialist

Sylvia Creviston (Republican Party) ran for election to the Nevada State Assembly to represent District 17. She lost in the Republican primary on June 9, 2020.

Creviston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2020

See also: Nevada State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for Nevada State Assembly District 17

Clara Thomas defeated Jack Polcyn in the general election for Nevada State Assembly District 17 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Clara Thomas (D)	66.2	21,555
		Jack Polcyn (R)	33.8	11,013

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,568
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Clara Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for Nevada State Assembly District 17.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 17

Jack Polcyn defeated Sylvia Creviston in the Republican primary for Nevada State Assembly District 17 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jack Polcyn	69.0	1,453
		Sylvia Creviston	31.0	654

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,107
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sylvia Creviston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Creviston's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born, raised & educated in NV, 60 years ago & I am a retired nurse. I currently build, test, teach/train and implement the Electronic Health Record for a local hospital. I understand the needs and wants of people in Southern NV. I am a people person and was voted "Most Friendly" and "Most Fun to Be with" in High School. I also received the Ambassador of Courtesy from the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 15 years ago when I worked in the Pediatric ICU. People matter! Let's talk!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• When we care for children, we care for our future!
• Our veterans and military deserve the next right thing every time!
• Health care needs to be two things: Increased quality and decreased cost!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

What is important to me is: 1.) children & keeping them healthy, safe and I would work on making sure they get a proper education in NV as that is a problem in the Clark County School District; 2.) families, including single parent homes; decreasing healthcare costs for them & increasing the quality & frequency of evidence based care; 3.) Family Court corruption needs to be addressed in S. NV, as it has been happening for at least 20 years. Decision's made that do not have the best interest of the child and family at heart, must be scrutinized and evaluated. We need to shine the light on why family court judges and attorneys are pushing an agenda that in not in favor of the child; 4.) veterans and current military and their needs including housing and decreasing healthcare costs for them, plus increasing the quality and frequency of evidence based care for our vet's and active military; 5.) decreasing the poor outcomes we are having here in NV in our L&D units and 6.) preserving water and wildlife in our beautiful state! #HomeMeansNevada #BattleBorn

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Ethics! Integrity!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Soft people skills such as emotional intelligence. Ethics and integrity.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To do the best I can every day for the people of my state and the State of NV.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I did the next right thing everyday, and took responsibility for my behavior when I did not always do the next right thing.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My first historical event was at K.O. Knudson Junior High School, Las Vegas, NV and winning the Vice President of my class election. I was about 13.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I am a book bug so I have many.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Big Brother Rare Earth LOL! 1971 However, if you listen to the song; it is very prophetic of our society now.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Seeing injustice anywhere, rather it is a sick child in the ICU or a corrupt judge making decisions that destroy lives.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

It give balance to the state between the two chambers making decisions for the state.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Healthcare, education and water conservation.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Transparent, authentic relationship that function in emotional intelligence, with the vision of accomplishing our goals for Nevada, even if we don't always agree.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

YES! Transparent, authentic relationship that function in emotional intelligence, with the vision of accomplishing our goals for Nevada, even if we don't always agree. Valuing each other in spite of differences, pulls down the walls of communication silos.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Maternal Mortality Review Committee! Please and thank you!

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I am open to this. We shall see.

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Footnotes

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Speaker of the House:Steve Yeager

Majority Leader:Sandra Jauregui

Minority Leader:Gregory Hafen

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