Tahoe’s assemblyman to lead Nev. GOP caucus
By Colton Lochhead, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada Assembly Republican Leader Paul Anderson’s decision to step down from the state Legislature will have ripple effects as the party gears up for the 2018 elections.
Anderson resigned his Assembly seat on Friday to take a position with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Anderson will eventually replace GOED director Steve Hill, who is a candidate for an executive position with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Gardnerville Assemblyman Jim Wheeler, who represents Lake Tahoe, was elected as Anderson’s replacement as the caucus leader. Wheeler served as the Assembly GOP co-deputy floor leader last session.