In an interview with the Review-Journal, Goodman put the responsibility of acquiring enough immunizations firmly into Sisolak’s hands but also absolved him of blame for the lagging rollout.
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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.
Victoria Seaman said Monday she was doing “much better” and remained in self-quarantine at home.
The city visited more than 2,000 businesses to ensure compliance with public health guidelines.
In response to Carolyn Goodman’s criticisms, Gov. Steve Sisolak said elected leaders should “be unified in protecting the public.”
The city has been consistently unable to meet self-imposed weekly quotas to ensure establishments are complying with public health guidelines.
Las Vegas police union officials suggested that the Metropolitan Police Department has been overeager in asking employees to stay home. The sheriff refuted.
The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to front the Smith Center up to $1.8 million to cover monthly expenses.
The idea is to show the state that Southern Nevada should be able to write its own guidelines as it responds to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic governor kept tabs on a faith-based campaign event for President Donald Trump early this month, expecting more people to show up than allowed under a statewide rule meant to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore called city compliance observers “snitches.” The program was implemented after Clark County was designated a red zone.
The practice of descending on city halls and the county chamber in large numbers to voice opposition to issues has been put on hold during the public health crisis.
The city of Las Vegas opened registration Wednesday for Vegas Strong Academy, its child care option at six community centers that will support distance learning through the fall semester.
“This has been a longtime dream come true,” said Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who added that she hopes the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center will be replicated countywide and statewide.
A leading doctor of the White House Coronavirus Task Force reportedly warned state and local officials that Las Vegas should take “aggressive” steps to address a rising number of cases.
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