Local governments in Southern Nevada say they focus on education rather than citations when it comes to mask enforcement.
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Twenty-three leaders and icons revered in west Las Vegas were named Tuesday as this year’s slate of honorees to be enshrined at the Historic Westside Legacy Park.
The government workforce in the Las Vegas Valley has not been immune to the latest variant-fueled swell of COVID-19 cases. But officials say they have been able to avoid any serious disruptions to operations.
Officials say they want to hire more workers and seek ways to shorten times for investigating odor complaints.
Williams, who also served in the Nevada Assembly, was known for advocating for fair distribution of taxes and for helping to create the Family Court.
Redrawn district boundaries in Clark County also would equalize a wide population disparity that has unfolded over the past decade.
Clark County proposed regular COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated workers. Other local governments are watching.
After the first weekend with a new public mask mandate, Southern Nevada governments on Monday reported no major compliance issues.
The new order, which will apply in indoor public spaces in counties with substantial or high rates of transmission of COVID-19, including Clark County, takes effect Friday.
The meetings are intended to teach people about their rights during situations that range from being pulled over by police to when immigration authorities approach.
Local governments are calling back employees to full-time, in-person work, offering one sign that normalcy is slowly returning to the public sector.
Although the HUNDRED Plan is not the first redevelopment plan for the Historic Westside neighborhood over the years, there is newfound optimism that real change is coming.
Vaccine doses have been frustratingly difficult for many older residents to obtain and off limits at this point to many of Nevada’s elders.
Las Vegas and Clark County were among the many communities across the U.S. participating in a national remembrance for the 400,000-plus people who have succumbed to the coronavirus.
In response to Carolyn Goodman’s criticisms, Gov. Steve Sisolak said elected leaders should “be unified in protecting the public.”