 SEPTEMBER 2022
Kicking off the new school year on Aug. 8, the Commissioner continued his tradition of welcoming students back at Helen Jydstrup Elementary, and reminding drivers to slow down and take extra precaution around schools.
"With the start of another school year, it is important we all take extra care and slow down especially in school zones and when students are present. Watch for reduced speed limits, no U-turns or passing, obey stop signs on school busses, and make sure your kids are wearing a correctly-fit helmet. Together, we can make sure all students have a safe return to school," said Commissioner Naft.
In conjunction with local partners, Commissioner Naft also provided bike helmets, ensuring the kids are equipped with the proper safety apparatus to take on the new school year.
For more information on school zone laws and safety precautions, visit https://engage.ccsd.net/saferoutestoschool/.
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Colorado River Task Force Works to Improve Water Safety in the Tri-State Area
Bullhead City, AZ hosted the inaugural meeting of the Colorado River Safety Task Force - a team comprised of experts and representatives from Clark County Parks and Recreation, Clark County Fire Department, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, LVMPD's Laughlin Substation, American Medical Response, the Laughlin Nevada Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and others - on Aug. 19.
Alongside Mayor Tom Brady and Mayor-Elect Steve D’Amico, Commissioner Naft organized this Task Force in hopes of bringing these organizations together to collaborate on river safety.
"Safety along the Colorado River must be a continued priority for all," said Commissioner Michael Naft. "Much was discussed during the meeting from a policy, enforcement and rescue perspective that could improve safety along the Colorado River." A follow -up task force meeting will be held in Laughlin and hosted by Commissioner Naft.
Grandparent's Day in District A
Grandparent's Day - originating in 1979, after a 9-year-old wrote to President Richard Nixon to request a day to celebrate and honor our grandparents - was eventually brought forth by President Jimmy Carter as an annual holiday to commemorate the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.
To recognize this special day, Commissioner Naft is hosting a Grandparent's Day Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 West Flamingo Road on the Corner of Flamingo and Jones.
“I am excited to host Grandparents Day at our Flamingo Senior Center to honor our communities grandparents while celebrating their grandchildren,” said Commissioner Naft. “All are welcome to partake in the live entertainment, art projects, food and games as we celebrate the occasion.”
This free event will feature arts and crafts, carnival games, complimentary boxed lunches provided by Honey Baked Ham, bounce houses and live entertainment provided by the BluSoul Band.
For more information about the Grandparent's Day Celebration, call (702) 455-7742 or click here.
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 On Aug. 5, Commissioner Naft presented America First Credit Union with a proclamation celebrating the opening of a new branch located within District A. The proclamation denotes their contribution to the small business community, as well as their support of Safe Nest, UNLV and the Clark County School District.
Joining the City of Henderson, the Henderson Police Department, and others, Commissioner Naft attended a National Night Out event in the Inspirada community. There, the Commissioner provided important resources for the neighborhood.
A Crisis Management meeting was held on Aug. 4, where Commissioner Naft contributed to important conversations alongside several leaders in the healthcare, emergency response, and government industries. They discussed their plans to improve the current Crisis Management protocol, as well as rollout 988, the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number.
District A's Allegiant Stadium was recently voted the No. 1 NFL stadium in game day satisfaction by millions of fans. Upon their achievement, The Las Vegas Raiders President, Sandra Douglass Morgan, thanked Clark County for their tremendous contribution to the success of the stadium. Commissioner Naft also honored their accomplishment by awarding them memorabilia from the silver and black lightbulbs that were used for the Welcome to Las Vegas sign lightbulb change in honor of the NFL Draft.
 Commission Meetings
September 6 at 9 a.m.
September 20 at 9 a.m.
Government Center (500 S Grand Central Pkwy.)
Zoning Meetings
September 7 at 9 a.m.
September 21 at 9 a.m.
Government Center (500 S Grand Central Pkwy.)
Click here to view Town Advisory Board and Citizen Advisory Council September dates.
Click here for more events at the West Flamingo Senior Center, and click here for more events at the Helen Meyer Community Center.
The committee’s Call for Creative Expressions invites the public to share ideas for the memorial or any form of creativity made in response to the tragedy. Submissions can be made on the committee’s website or through the mobile app by clicking here. Items submitted so far include drawings, poems, photos and songs. Individual artists interested in contributing to the creation of a memorial project also are invited to share their resumes or portfolios.
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September is National Preparedness Month, and Clark County officials are reminding residents about resources available to help them prepare for emergencies of all types. The top hazards identified in Southern Nevada by local emergency managers include communicable disease, wildfire, flooding, earthquake and extreme heat. Power outages also can happen sporadically. The public can sign up to receive free public safety alerts via text or email through the CodeRED community notification system or via the Community Preparedness App. More details are on the Fire Department’s website pages along with safety tips for a variety of situations.
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