ON THE BEAT: Making government work for you

Are you planning changes to your home that might require a variance or zoning change? Are you upset about the strip mall or apartment building being planned for your neighborhood? What is a consent agenda? Do you want to get more involved in your community?

No matter your goals or agenda, dealing with government can be intimidating, confusing and overwhelming. This week, the View features Making Government Work for You, a guide for cutting through the red tape and getting the answers you want. You’ll find a glossary of terms to help you decipher what’s going on at council meetings, contact information for officials, tips for public speaking and more.

You can find the government guide in your local edition of the Oct. 21 View, which is delivered to your mailbox or with your subscription to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Or, visit us online for complete coverage.

City of Las Vegas
City of Henderson
City of North Las Vegas
City of Boulder City
Clark County Commission
Clark County School Board