CORRECTION (3/6/97):Because of a reporting error, a story in Monday's Review-Journal misidentified North Las Vegas City Council member Paula Brown's place of residence. She lives in the northwest area of North Las Vegas.

Brown means business on NLV City Council issues

      For Paula Brown, it's not important that she's the only female member of the North Las Vegas City Council. What is important, she says, is that she'll do a good job because she's a businesswoman.
       Brown, owner of JB Chemical Co. Inc., started work two weeks ago as a council member. She is finishing out the term of Mary Kincaid, who was elected as a county commissioner in November.
      Critics thought th e council, known for its diversity, should have filled Kincaid's seat with either a Hispanic or a resident from the city's growing northwest area.
      But the 49-year-old Brown says she has a lot to offer.
   ;    "People should be considered for their abilities and experience," Brown said. "Unfortunately, folks looked at race and gender (as qualifications) for the appointment. But diversity is also having longevity.
    0;  "I am also the only businessperson on the City Council."
      The longevity Brown speaks about is her community service. In 1992 and 1993, she served as president of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. She is a trustee of the North Las Vegas Library District and chairs the North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
      Brown said her business sense -- in 1981 she and her husband started JB Chemical with $500 -- will a lso serve her well in council affairs.
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