Casino legacy heir jumps into County Commission race

By Brittany Sheehan  

Nevada News and Views

A new face jumped into the race for Clark County Commission this week. Albert Mack announced Monday he’s running for the District F seat.

Mack is the CEO of a company called TBD Group. He’s also the grandson of Jerome Mack, who founded the Bank of Las Vegas and was a big name in the casino business. The Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV is named after his grandfather and his grandfather’s business partner.

Mack said in a statement that he wants to bring “real-world experience and conservative common sense” to the commission.

“Real leadership means solving problems, not creating them,” Mack said.

“I’ve built businesses, met payrolls, and made the tough calls that come with leading teams. County government should work the same way: focused, efficient, and accountable to the taxpayers.”

Why This Race Matters

This seat matters to conservatives who care about limited government. County commissioners make big decisions about how your tax dollars get spent. They approve development plans. They set fees for businesses. They control what happens on the Las Vegas Strip, which drives Southern Nevada’s economy.

Right now, Democrats control six of the seven seats on the commission. Republican April Becker won her District C seat in 2024, becoming the first GOP commissioner in years. But having just one Republican voice means Democrats still control nearly every vote. For people who believe in checks and balances, that’s a problem. Adding another Republican would give conservatives more say in how the county operates.

The Incumbent Is Out

The current District F commissioner, Justin Jones, announced in September that he won’t run for re-election in 2026. Jones said in a social media post that he believed it was time to “hand off that baton”.

Jones has been in hot water over a controversy involving deleted text messages. A 2023 scandal emerged after Jones deleted text messages related to a real estate development near Red Rock Canyon. The county settled for $80 million last year as a result of a lawsuit brought by developers. That’s a lot of taxpayer money.

Mack Faces Competition

Mack isn’t the only Republican in the race. Nevada Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama announced in early September that she’s running for the same seat. Kasama has represented Assembly District 2 since 2020. She’s a former accountant and real estate agent who owns her own business.

In a post on X, Kasama said she’s running to: “bring public safety, economic opportunity, and total transparency to our community”. As a former accountant, she said she sees “reckless spending and lack of accountability that burdens taxpayers”.

There’s also talk that state Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager, a Democrat, might run for the seat. Yeager announced last month he won’t seek re-election to the Legislature. But he hasn’t officially announced a run for commission. We’ll have to wait and see.

What’s at Stake

District F covers the southwestern part of the Las Vegas valley. That includes Mountain’s Edge and Southern Highlands. It stretches west of Durango Drive along the 215 Beltway up to Charleston Boulevard. It also includes neighborhoods north of Flamingo Road extending to I-15.

For conservatives, this race is about bringing fiscal responsibility to county government. It’s about having someone watch how tax dollars get spent. It’s about making sure businesses can open and operate without drowning in red tape.

The current (mostly Democrat) commission has made decisions that frustrate many conservatives. Higher fees. More regulations. Big settlements paid out with taxpayer money. Another Republican on the commission would provide a different voice in the room when these decisions get made.

What Happens Next

The official candidate filing period is in March 2026. The primary election will be in June 2026. The general election will be in November 2026.

Between now and then, we’ll probably see more candidates jump in. Both Republicans and Democrats will be watching this race closely. Winning this seat could shift the balance of power on the commission, even if just a little.

What You Can Do

If you care about limited government and fiscal responsibility, pay attention to this race. Learn about the candidates. Ask them tough questions about spending. Find out where they stand on taxes and regulations.

Consider supporting candidates who share your values. Volunteer for their campaigns. Donate if you can. Most importantly, vote in both the primary and general elections.

This race will shape how Clark County operates for the next four years. It will determine whether taxpayers get someone watching out for their wallets. It will decide whether small businesses get relief from red tape or more of the same.

The choice is yours. Make it count.

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Brittany Sheehan is a Las Vegas-based mother, policy advocate and grassroots leader. She is active in local politics, successful in campaign work and passionate about liberty.