Politics and Government

Retired firefighter withdraws from North Las Vegas council race

By Blake Apgar / Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 5, 2019 - 5:13 pm

North Las Vegas. Anthony Avellaneda / El Tiempo.

North Las Vegas City Hall.

The North Las Vegas City Council Ward 4 race got a little less crowded this week.

Candidate Michael Estrada, a retired firefighter and paramedic, submitted a handwritten note withdrawing from the race Monday, citing financial obligations.

The field of candidates running to represent Ward 4 is now at six, including incumbent Richard Cherchio.

Tuesday was the last day for candidates in municipal elections to withdraw from races. The primary election is April 7.

Contact Blake Apgar at bapgar@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter.

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