Steve holding an M16 in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm

MILITARY: Steve proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in 1985 to 1991 on Active Duty and Served in the United States Army in 1992 through 1998 on Active, Reserve, and Inactive Status. He served in the Far East, Middle East, and Central America.  Steve also served in both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and was one of the first US forces to arrive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  He has received many service awards including: Letter of Appreciation, Meritorious Mast, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Certificate of

Steve was victorious in his boxing match held by the Armed Forces

Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Certificate of Achievement, Letter of Recognition, Good Conduct Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Saudi-Arabia Kuwait Liberation Medal, National Defense Service Medal.  

Steve is Honorably Discharged from the United States Armed Forces 1989, 91, and 98. Steve is a current member of the Marine Corps League in Las Vegas, and elected Chaplain; and is also a current member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Henderson and elected Chaplain.  In addition, Steve is the Official Media Spokesman and Chaplain for Veteran In Politics (VIP).

Steve Sanson was born in Kingston, Jamaica in September of 1967.   He first lived in the United States in 1973 and made his home in New York City. In 1985 he joined the United States Marine Corps and received his United States Citizenship in 1989.   At that time Steve Sanson became an Independent.

Steve Sanson in Kingston, Jamaica in 1972

Steve moved to Nevada in 1995 where a few years later he became a member of  the Republican Party.   Beginning in 1998 Steve worked for the Fronteer Directory Company and headed their Credit, Collections, and Legal Department. At that time Steve also formed an association named the Southwest Spring Valley Residents Association (SSVRA) to give to community a voice in the development of their neighborhood.

Steve receiving his citizenship at the San Diego Veterans Memorial Building

In 1998 I was a resident of Clark County, NV. There was a vacant lot near my home that was zoned R1. Eventually an apartment complex was built, but it was gated and a decent project. Then a fire station was proposed for the area that would be a nuisance to the neighbors. I felt compelled to fight the proposed fire station because I wanted to ensure a good quality of life for the neighborhood. During this experience I went door to door and received over 80 signatures opposing this project location. While ultimately we did not win, it inspired me to be more involved with our local government.  We only objected to the LOCATION not the need for a fire station.

In 2003 Steve Sanson wrote a book entitled "How to Collect on your Bad Debt Accounts in Clark County Nevada" to help the community in dealing with their bad debt accounts by simplifying Small Claims court procedures.  Steve made his book available in all the Local Libraries, Clark County and UNLV Law Libraries, Nevada Legal Forms, and Local Book Stores.  You can learn more about his book at www.debtcollections.us.

Steve Sanson shaking hands with Governor Kenny Guinn

In 2004 Steve also wrote another book entitled: How to Collect on your Bad Debt Accounts in Northern Nevada. To help the community of Carson City, Washoe County, Reno, and Sparks Nevada.

In 2004 he was elected as a member on the Board of Association for the Centennial Point Community in the Northwest and appointed President.

In 2005 Steve campaigned for the same seat and was elected President for two years.

In 2005 Steve Sanson instructs classes for the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) and instructs seminars for the National Business Institute (NBI) on Small Claims Court.

In 2005 Steve was a former candidate for Las Vegas City Council Ward 6 election. In the primaries Steve came in 5th out of 11 candidates.

In 2006 Steve Sanson was unanimously appointed as Acting Vice President for the Asian Republican Party (ARP).

While I am an avid supporter of managed growth and respect what developers do for our economy and our community—I believe there is a happy medium and I feel that I can build the bridge between the citizenry and developers.

I feel that more Veterans should be involved in their government. Veterans travel to foreign lands, they start new governments and spread democracy. However, often times these individuals return to America and are not involved in their own government. I hope to be an inspiration to those soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and veterans- I want them to get involved, they are leaders and should remain in that capacity.  Please visit the Veterans In Politics website.

I’m a determined individual who strives for perfection in whatever I do. Whether it is was in the military or in my personal life—I will not settle for mediocrity. I will never pretend to be an expert at everything, but I promise to always listen, get the facts and make the best decisions for my constituents.

"Devil Dog" is my nickname since 1985 and it is the nickname I am using on the ballot. "Devil Dog" is a nickname given to all Marines during the Battle for Belleau Wood in 1918. "Devil Dog" means fierce, ambitious, disciplined, able to stand up against all odds, find solutions and not excuses, a leader that will get the job done. I hope I didn't offend anyone, my religious belief is in the almighty God.