CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Less than 2 weeks before the start of the Nevada legislative session and following ‘major structural issues’ identified in his proposed budget, Gov. Joe Lombardo announced that he has replaced his finance director.
In a press release Tuesday morning, Lombardo said he elevated Tiffany Greenameyer to the role of the Director of Governor’s Office of Finance, replacing Amy Stephenson, effective Tuesday.
“Tiffany’s deep expertise in budget and fiscal issues will be a tremendous asset, and I look forward to her leadership,” Lombardo said.
It comes as legislative Democrats raised ‘very serious’ issues with the governor’s proposed budget. Senate majority leader Nicole Cannizzaro said during a budget subcommittee meeting Tuesday morning that staff confirmed his proposed budget was not balanced and would create a $300-$400 million structural deficit.
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