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County Commissioner (District 5)· January 6, 2025 - December 31, 2028

Rex Steninger

Elko County

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
2:07
Avg per meeting
1:04
Segments
40

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑May 2026[36]

First Responder Mental Health Program (R.U.S.H.)

Supported by local partners and Nevada Gold Mines.

medium↑Oct 2026[25]

County Business License Program Exploration

Potential minor administrative revenue offset by implementation and enforcement costs.

critical↑May 2026[19]

Schmidt's Creek Subdivision Phase 2 Final Map

Private developer investment with minor impacts on county road maintenance and infrastructure.

high↓Sep 2026[13]

Wild Horse Population and Fire Mitigation

Federal spending on holding facilities exceeds billions, which proponents argue could be reduced.

high↓Aug 2026[11]

Data Center Policy and Public Engagement

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Juvenile Detention Center Security Scanner Grant

Null

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Boys and Girls Clubs Events Center Funding

Estimated total project cost is approximately $29 million, with $15 million previously allocated from special funds.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

United Readers Literacy Program Expansion

Zero cost to Elko County and the school district as it is entirely grant-funded.

high↓Aug 2026[9]

Data Center Zoning Regulations

Potential long-term infrastructure costs and strain on local utility grids if not properly regulated.

critical↓Feb 2026[8]

Downtown County Complex Redevelopment

The planning study will cost $19,000.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Countywide Source Water Protection Plan

Staff time and emergency operational support funded through county resources.

critical↓Mar 2026[6]

Dixie-Tenmile Basin Water Rights Reversal

Supports local water hauling and mining exploration businesses.

critical↓May 2026[6]

NV Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

Reallocated $300,000 in grant funds to support fire department facility upgrades across the district.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Constitution Week and 9/11 Remembrance Events

high↓Sep 2026[5]

County Manager Performance and Compensation

Increases county personnel expenditures to reflect executive compensation adjustments.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Nevada Supreme Court Decision on Assembly Bill 519

Protects county taxpayers from unconstitutional targeted tax increases.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Regional Air Service and Passenger Growth

Involves ongoing flight subsidies and regional economic impacts.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Jackpot Community Growth, Mining Impacts, and Infrastructure Needs

Expenditure of $20,000 split equally between the Jackpot Sewer Fund and Jackpot Water Fund.

critical↓Jan 2026[3]

Enhanced 911 System Modernization and CAD Server Upgrade

First-year cost of $201,050, partially offset by retiring $127,754 in legacy system costs.

high↓Apr 2026[3]

Weed Control and Pest Abatement District Dissolution

Eliminates a planned $5.36 annual special assessment per parcel.

Decisions during term (359)

Recorded while Steninger was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (40)

38 yes2 no

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Voted noOct 7, 2026

County Business License Program Exploration

Viewed the program as an unnecessary layer of county bureaucracy and added burden for businesses.

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Wild Horse Fire Brigade Endorsement Reaffirmation

Believes it is a common-sense pilot program to reduce excessive horse populations and mitigate wildfire fuels.

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Approval of Michelle Cromwell to Elko County Fair Board

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Approval of FY 2027 Roads Infrastructure Tax Plan

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Table Public Safety Infrastructure Tax Plan

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Selection of Legislative Bill Draft Request

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Renewal of Reach Air Ambulance Service Franchise Agreement

Voted noJul 1, 2026

Engagement with Resource Concepts, Inc. for Source Water Protection Plan

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Direction to Staff Regarding NV Energy PSOM Events

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Montello Sewer Pond Relining Project and Funding Application

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Contract Award for Lamoille Grove Park Tree Removal

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Motorola Solutions Flex Plus Contract Approval

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Elko Justice Court Capital Purchases Approval

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Title IV-D Child Support Program Contract Ratification

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Project SAFE MOU Approval

Voted yesJul 1, 2026

Ratification of Donation to Nevada Classical Academy and Resolution No. 2026-26

Voted yesMay 11, 2026

Appeal of Modern Land and Development Conditional Use Permit (CUP26-004)

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Recommendation on State Water Application 94883

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Conserve Nevada Grant Application for Lamoille Summit Trail

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Appraisal of Lamoille Lions Camp Property

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Adoption of HOA Road Access Policy for New Developments

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Letter of Support for City of Carlin Sewer Infrastructure Grant

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Letter of Support for City of Elko BUILD Program Application

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Approval of Gaming License for Gold Bar at Love's Travel Stop

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Feasibility Study for 1750 Manzanita Lane Building Acquisition

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Approval of ADSD Transportation Grant Applications

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding Requests

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Elko County Mybrary Board Appointments

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Board of Equalization Appointment

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-06: Treasurer Trust Property Disposal

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Annual Treasurer Trustee Property Auction

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

West Wendover Fire Department E911 Support

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Transit Authority Provider Application Access Agreement

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

TripMaster Transit Management Software Purchase

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Nevada Housing Division AAH Grant Application

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

ADSD Supportive Services Grant Application

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

HA Architects Courthouse and Facilities Study Proposal

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-05: SB118 Public Health Funds Transfer

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Commission Meeting Calendar Approval

Voted yesFeb 18, 2026

Consent Agenda - Claims Review