Yvanna Cancela
Yvanna Cancela (Democratic Party) was the chief of staff for the gubernatorial administration of Steve Sisolak (D). Cancela was appointed on August 9, 2021, to replace Michelle White. Cancela assumed office on September 1, 2021.[1][2]
Career
Cancela previously served as a member of the Nevada State Senate, representing District 10. She assumed office in 2016. On January 11, 2021, she announced she would be resigning effective immediately to join the Biden administration.[3]
Steve Sisolak chief of staff
Gov. Sisolak appointed Cancela on August 9, 2021, to replace Michelle White. Cancela assumed office on September 1, 2021.[1][2]
Chief of staff
- See also: Gubernatorial chiefs of staff
In 2021, Ballotpedia identified Yvanna Cancela as a gubernatorial chief of staff. A chief of staff is the lead staff member of an administration and is responsible for implementing the governor's agenda.
The role is both a managerial and advisory position, although specific duties vary by each administration. The chief of staff typically has the following responsibilities, according to the National Governors Association (NGA):[4]
- Control access to the governor and manage the governor's calendar;
- Monitor the flow of information to the governor on policy issues;
- Oversee gubernatorial Cabinet and staff; and
- Manage and communicate the governor's policy agenda to the state legislature and the public.
In terms of policymaking, the NGA notes that a chief of staff is responsible for bringing policy and communications together: "The chief is responsible for overseeing the development of the governor’s policy agenda. The policy director or advisor is typically responsible for shaping the general concepts and specific details of the agenda with input from the communications director, policy staff, and cabinet members. The chief often must take charge and bring the pieces together coherently."[4]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Cancela was assigned to the following committees:
- Finance Committee
- Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Growth and Infrastructure Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce, Labor and Energy |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
Elections
2018
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Nevada State Senate District 10
Incumbent Yvanna Cancela won election in the general election for Nevada State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yvanna Cancela (D) | 100.0 | 20,383 |
| Total votes: 20,383 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Nevada State Senate District 10
Incumbent Yvanna Cancela defeated Bryce Henderson in the primary for Nevada State Senate District 10 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yvanna Cancela (D) | 60.4 | 2,854 |
| Bryce Henderson (D) | 39.6 | 1,871 | ||
| Total votes: 4,725 | |||
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2020
In 2020, the Nevada State Legislature was not in session. It was in special session from July 8 to July 19 and from July 31 to August 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 4 through June 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Nevada State Legislature was in session from February 6 through June 5.
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2016
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In 2016, the Nevada State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, "Governor Sisolak names new Chief of Staff," August 9, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 US News & World Report, "Sisolak Picks Former Sen. Yvanna Cancela as Chief of Staff," August 9, 2021
- ↑ KOLO8, "Nevada State Senator resigns office to join Biden Administration," January 11, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Governors Association, "The Many Roles of the Governor’s Chief of Staff," accessed April 20, 2021
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| Preceded by - |
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Nevada 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Nevada State Senate District 10 2016-2021 |
Succeeded by Fabian Donate (D) |
