Linda P. Cavazos
Nonpartisan · NV · Clark County School District Trustee, District G
Linda P. Cavazos is the current Clark County School District trustee for District G. Appointed in 2017, elected in 2018, and reelected in 2022, she previously taught at Basic High School and UNLV and currently works part time as a family therapist.
Track record
Government Spending Reduction
· 2 records
On February 22, 2024, Linda Cavazos voted against allowing Superintendent Jesus Jara to resign with a $250,000 buyout.
February 22, 2024For
Source: newsfromthestates.com · researched July 10, 2026
On October 5, 2022, Linda Cavazos voted against extending Superintendent Jesus Jara's contract for three and a half years with a $75,000 annual raise.
October 5, 2022For
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
On June 24, 2021, Linda Cavazos voted for a safe gun-storage resolution directing CCSD to include firearm-storage guidance in student registration packets.
June 24, 2021For
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
Public Education Quality
· 1 record
On May 18, 2023, Linda Cavazos voted for CCSD's final 2023-2024 budget, which anticipated approximately $3.2 billion in operating revenue.
May 18, 2023For
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
Civil Rights
· 2 records
On November 18, 2021, Linda Cavazos joined the unanimous board vote adopting CCSD Policy 5139 on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
November 18, 2021For
Source: ivoterguide.com · researched July 10, 2026
On August 9, 2018, Linda Cavazos voted for Clark County School District Policy 5138, which requires gender support plans and permits students to use facilities consistent with their gender identity.
August 9, 2018For
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
General
· 9 records
On May 9, 2026, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 announced its endorsement of Linda Cavazos for Clark County School District Trustee, District G.
May 9, 2026
Source: culinaryunion226.org · researched July 10, 2026
On February 22, 2024, Linda Cavazos voted against appointing Brenda Larsen-Mitchell as interim CCSD superintendent.
February 22, 2024
Source: yahoo.com · researched July 10, 2026
On January 25, 2024, Linda Cavazos voted against a CCSD policy restricting appointed nonvoting trustees from making motions or requesting reconsideration of prior decisions.
January 25, 2024
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
On May 18, 2023, the CCSD board unanimously reappointed Linda Cavazos to the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026.
May 18, 2023
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
On November 18, 2021, Linda Cavazos voted against reversing the board's prior termination of Superintendent Jesus Jara.
November 18, 2021
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
By November 15, 2021, Linda Cavazos and Lisa Guzman had served Sinclair Broadcasting Group a cease-and-desist letter over a teachers-union television advertisement they called false and misleading.
November 15, 2021
Source: thenevadaindependent.com · researched July 10, 2026
On October 28, 2021, Linda Cavazos voted to terminate Superintendent Jesus Jara's employment contract for convenience.
October 28, 2021
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
At the September 1, 2021 special meeting, Linda Cavazos voted for a resolution authorizing the superintendent to establish a COVID-19 vaccination policy for CCSD employees.
September 1, 2021
Source: nevadacurrent.com · researched July 10, 2026
On January 6, 2021, the Clark County School District Board of Trustees elected Linda Cavazos as board president.
January 6, 2021
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 3 records
On April 8, 2025, Linda Cavazos testified in support of Nevada Senate Bill 428's residency, oath, and complaint-process rules for elected officials.
April 8, 2025
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
On May 31, 2024, Linda Cavazos joined a certified letter asking the Clark County district attorney to investigate Trustee Katie Williams's residency and repeated physical absence and requesting that Williams relinquish the seat.
May 31, 2024
Source: reviewjournal.com · researched July 10, 2026
On January 31, 2023, the Nevada Attorney General concluded that the CCSD board did not violate the Open Meeting Law at its August 26, 2021 meeting while Linda Cavazos was board president.
January 31, 2023
Source: ag.nv.gov · researched July 10, 2026
Elections
- School District Board of Trustees, District G · November 3, 2026 · Clark County School District, Nevada · incumbent
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.