Two administrators leaving North Las Vegas

Two of North Las Vegas's top administrators have resigned to accept job offers out of state, they confirmed on Monday.

Jory Stewart, the city's director of planning and zoning, quit to accept a position in Northern California, and Majed Al-Ghafry, public works director, is leaving for a job in Texas.

Stewart, who has been with the city nearly four years, has accepted a position as planning director for Nevada County, Calif. Her last day of work for North Las Vegas will be Jan. 17.

"I've got a long history with Northern California," she said, adding that her sister has long lived in the area. "If you love the Sierra mountains the way I do, it's the place to be. I couldn't figure out how to do it and afford it until now."

Stewart said she's proud of bringing stability to North Las Vegas's planning and zoning department, which had been through a "rapid succession of planning directors over a short period of time."

Previously, she spent eight years as division manager of advanced planning for Clark County Comprehensive Planning.

Frank Fiori, manager of North Las Vegas's advanced planning division, will serve as acting director of planning and zoning, the city said.

Al-Ghafry has worked as the city's public works director for less than a year. He has accepted a job as public works director for the city of San Antonio, Texas, he said.

"It's a big-time job. It's a much bigger city and a wonderful opportunity."

Al-Ghafry said he has loved working for North Las Vegas, but his four children, ranging in age from 2 years to 10 years, "didn't like it here."

"This is an adult town,"

Al-Ghafry's last day will be Jan. 23. Previously, he was employed as public works director for Lemon Grove, Calif.

North Las Vegas has not yet determined who will serve as acting public works director.

The annual salary range for Stewart's position is $98,489 to $144,920. Al-Ghafry's position pays between $103,673 and $152,549.

North Las Vegas City Manager Gregory Rose said he will take some time "restructuring" before deciding how to fill the two positions. Some positions within departments may be reassigned, he said, and some divisions may be moved to different departments.

"It's a good time to step back and ask if we are serving our citizens as best we can as we are currently structured."

Rose said the restructuring process would take about 90 days.