The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority’s board was one vote shy of firing Executive Director Chad Williams during a special meeting Tuesday, following an investigation into a sexual harassment complaint lodged against the public official by his secretary.
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.
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.
