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Commission rejects settlement with governor’s energy director over Golden Knights tickets
Summary
The Nevada Commission on Ethics rejected a proposed stipulated agreement with Dwayne McClinton, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy, after commissioners debated ticket value, repayment and whether a fine should accompany reimbursement; the commission voted to reject the settlement so parties can renegotiate.
The Nevada Commission on Ethics voted on April 10, 2025, to reject a proposed stipulated agreement resolving complaint 24-168C concerning Dwayne McClinton, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy. The commission’s action followed extended discussion over the value of two Golden Knights game tickets McClinton accepted and whether repayment should include an additional fine.
Executive Director Ross Armstrong said the commission’s investigation—initiated on the commission’s own motion in October—found evidence supporting a willful violation of the statutory prohibition on gifts, and that the proposed agreement would have required McClinton to repay the estimated value of one ticket, receive training for himself and staff within 60 days, and accept an…
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