Zach Conine

Prior to holding political office, Conine had a career in both the hospitality and finance industries. He opened and managed dozens of restaurants and casino resorts, and started a consulting business that worked with private and public investment firms.[1][2]

Conine was born October 20, 1981. He grew up in upstate New York and received a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. He moved to Nevada following graduation from Cornell, and later obtained a law degree from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. He and his wife, Layke, have a daughter and two sons.[3][4][5]

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Zach Conine did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Conine's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]

Economic Growth and Diversification

Excerpt: "Nevada must find new industries to join hospitality/gaming/tourism, real estate and mining as drivers of our economy. Nevada’s economy could be described as a two-legged stool, vulnerable to a strong breeze."

Educational Opportunity

Excerpt: "A strong education is the backbone of a strong community. We need to laser focus on increasing the graduation rate, expanding post high-school offerings and making sure our kids have the resources they need for success."

Social Justice

Excerpt: "Opportunity restored is opportunity created. We must look for solutions that will allow all of us to not just survive, but thrive."

Environmental Sustainability

Excerpt: "Nevada has taken strides over the past decade to ensure that our state transitions from a fossil-fuel based economy to one more balanced with clean energy and more efficient buildings. We must continue to work towards smart policies that take advantage of our ingenuity and open markets, including the expansion and deployment of rooftop solar, home energy and water efficiency, and electric vehicle infrastructure."

Public Lands

Excerpt: "Our public lands are an important part of our heritage in Nevada and we must ensure that our lands are protected by keeping them public. Our state should not be advocating for land to be transferred from federal to state control, but instead work in concert with federal and local authorities, and the business community, to create new outdoor businesses and opportunities for tourism."