Jo Cato for Nevada Assembly District 1
Jo Cato for Nevada Assembly District 1
Who Puts Community, Working Families, Education, Veterans and Small Business First.
Ballots Mail Out: May 11
Early Voting Begins: May 25
Primary Election: June 9
Ballots Mail Out: May 11 | Early Voting Begins: May 25
Primary Election: June 9
Ballots Mail Out: May 11 | Early Voting Begins: May 25 | Primary Election: June 9

Jo Cato is running for Nevada Assembly District 1 to deliver practical solutions for working families, small businesses, and the future of North Las Vegas.

She’s not a career politician. She’s a job creator, a community leader, and someone who understands firsthand what it takes to move forward.

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A Leader Who Understands Real Life

A former member of IBEW Local 357, Jo rose from the trades to becoming a job creator, shaping her deep respect for the dignity of labor and the working people who keep our communities strong.


She balanced multiple jobs while raising her family, worked her way into leadership, and built a business from her kitchen table.


She brings that same mindset to public service:


Work hard. Stay accountable. Deliver results.

What Jo Is Fighting For

Stronger Pay. Stronger Workforce

Hard work should lead to stability. Jo supports policies that create fair, family-supporting wages, strengthen workforce pathways, and ensure people can build a future, not just get by.

Housing That Keeps Families Rooted

Families deserve to live where they work and raise their children. Jo supports smart solutions that expand housing options and protect long-term stability.

Education That Leads to Opportunity. Support for Veterans. Small Business Growth

Why This Campaign Matters

Too many people are working hard and still falling behind.

Jo Cato believes Nevada can do better, with leadership that understands both the pressures families face and the opportunities ahead.

This campaign is about building an economy that works for everyone, where businesses grow, working people succeed, and communities move forward together.

“The African Chamber PAC proudly endorses Jo Cato for Nevada Assembly District 1. As a first-generation immigrant, Jo understands the challenges families face and the importance of expanding opportunity. She is committed to empowering diverse communities and supporting small businesses. We are confident she will lead with integrity and purpose.”

–The African Chamber PAC

Meet Jo Cato

Jo Cato

Her Approach
Focuses on:

Respect for labor

Practical workforce solutions

Economic mobility and opportunity

Policies that support long-term stability for families

Jo Cato is a business leader, community advocate, and longtime North Las Vegas resident running for Nevada Assembly District 1.

A former member of IBEW Local 357, Jo rose from the trades to becoming a job creator, an experience that shaped her deep respect for the dignity of labor and the working people who power our communities.

While raising her family and caring for loved ones, Jo worked multiple jobs, including as a cabdriver, a housekeeper at a downtown Las Vegas hotel, and in telecommunications, where she advanced into leadership.

She pursued her education while balancing work and family, because she understands that opportunity should be earned, and accessible.

Jo later built her business from her kitchen table, growing it into a successful company. Today, she is President and CEO of The Periwinkle Group, a job creator, and a respected leader known for delivering results.

She is the mother of four and grandmother of two, and someone who understands the real pressures families face.

Her Approach Focuses on:

Respect for labor

Practical workforce solutions

Economic mobility and opportunity

Policies that support long-term stability for families

Leadership & Recognition

Recognitions include:

Priorities

Jo Cato
Workforce & Economic Opportunity
Creating pathways to good-paying jobs by investing in workforce development, supporting local hiring, and ensuring our residents have access to real opportunities to grow and succeed.
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Housing Stability
Fighting for attainable housing solutions that keep families in their homes, protect renters and homeowners, and expand access to safe, stable, and affordable living options.
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Education & Career Pathways
Strengthening education by connecting classrooms to careers supporting vocational training, apprenticeships, and real-world pathways that prepare our youth and adults for today’s workforce.
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Veterans
Honoring our veterans with action ensuring access to housing, healthcare, and job opportunities so those who served our country are fully supported when they return home.
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Small Business Growth
She has a deep respect for the dignity of labor and believes working people are the foundation of strong communities and a strong economy.
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A Balanced Approach
Jo believes we must support both workers and businesses to build a strong, sustainable economy.

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Message from Jo

I know what it means to work hard and still wonder if it’s enough. I’ve lived it. I’ve worked multiple jobs, raised a family, and built something from the ground up. I’m running because I believe every person deserves a fair shot—to earn, to grow, and to build a future for their family. This campaign is about people. And I’m ready to go to work for District 1.