Social service providers can’t explain why the Southern Nevada Homeless Census found fewer homeless this year, but say that contradicts what they see from the trenches.
Clark County
The Clark County Commission on Thursday signaled a cautious willingness to partner with the Clark County School District on education initiatives that would be funded through a potential quarter-percent sales tax, but stressed the need for accountability, information and easier public access to school grounds.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority voted to ask the Clark County Commission to make permanent a quarter-cent sales tax that was set to expire in a few years.
The units, converted motel rooms and apartments, will be filled on a case-by-case for up to a year by clients who also receive case management and supportive services.
From 2013 through 2018, Theresa Davis falsely reported that she and her family did not have access to any checking or savings accounts, according documents released Tuesday.
While Clark County Commissioners approved 40 supplemental positions for two understaffed jails Tuesday, Commissioner Justin Jones indicated his future support for more hires will be tied to the Metropolitan Police Department clarifying its role in immigration detention.
County officials criticized a proposed tourism district near the Palace Station hotel that would see a new entertainment district built, but cost Clark County sales tax dollars for the next two decades.
The Monorail Co. is still working to secure an additional $172 million to extend its 3.9-mile long track on the Strip’s east side.
Clark County commissioners on Tuesday signaled that they were unwilling to commit any dollars from a potential quarter-cent sales tax hike to the school district without first meeting with trustees on a plan and accountability.
The Clark County Commission voted Tuesday to allocate more than $6.1 million in marijuana fees toward adding additional rapid re-housing beds.
Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly said tractor-trailers parked in residential neighborhoods is causing a “huge problem” in the county.
Only one Clark County commissioner — Tick Segerblom — committed to raising the sales tax to pay for education and other social services under a bill now awaiting Gov. Steve Sisolak’s signature.
Clark County commissioners recognized Liberace’s birthday Tuesday. He would have turned 100 years old this year.
The artifacts from the Walking Box Ranch near Searchlight, which was owned by Clara Bow and her film star husband, Rex Bell, have been in storage at the university since 2013.
The steel posts designed to protect pedestrians on sidewalks from vehicles will be installed from West Sahara Avenue to the Welcome to Las Vegas sign beginning next week.