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September 2023
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Brightline West's high-speed rail project will connect Clark County and Southern California as the nation's first high-speed passenger rail system. The 218-mile, all-electric rail service will include a flagship station located in Clark County, and at speeds of over 186 miles per hour, trains will transport passengers to Southern California in just 2 hours and 10 minutes, twice as fast as the normal drive time.
“Good for the environment and good for our economy, Brightline’s station on South Las Vegas Boulevard will be a significant catalyst for the surrounding area, while creating both critically important construction jobs and permanent high paid positions,” said Commissioner Michael Naft. It's projected to remove 3 million cars from Interstate-15 annually, reduce more than 400,000 tons of carbon emissions each year, and create 35,000 jobs.
Commissioner Naft joined several Nevada leaders on August 18th to announce the project's latest actions and urged U.S. Department of Transportation to award funding. The Brightline West project has now completed the permitting necessary to move forward with the project.
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The Southern Nevada Children’s Assessment Center (SNCAC) is a Clark County-operated program dedicated to bringing child abuse professionals together in one location to provide a wide-variety of services to children in need. Highly skilled professionals comprise a multidisciplinary team including child protection workers, law enforcement officers, medical providers, prosecutors, family/victim advocates, forensic interviewers, and mental health professionals. These experts work collaboratively to reduce the amount of trauma children experience, enhance response to child maltreatment, and support the needs of child victims and their families. The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 36,000 square foot property to expand the SNCAC and their services.
Clark County recently rolled out the new "Find My Forever" adoption campaign dedicated to helping children who are available for adoption find their forever home. This program is intended to raise awareness about the adoption and foster process in hopes of reaching a broader audience within our communities, and ensure these children are one step closer to adoption. The "Find My Forever" campaign will highlight a local child in need of adoption every month, and will be featured prominently on FOX5 KVVU, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, and The Las Vegas Review-Journal en Español. Dedicated adoption segments will air on the second Tuesday of each month to ensure widespread visibility and engagement with the community. The children's profiles will also appear on Clark County social media channels monthly.
With kids ranging from elementary ages to teens and sibling groups, there is a growing need for foster and adoptive parents in our communities. In response to this pressing issue, Clark County hopes to spread the message that adoption is a rewarding way to grow your family, while empowering children and teens in need to reach their full potential. This Clark County sponsored campaign reflects the County's commitment to building strong, nurturing families, and ensuring a brighter future for its youngest members.
If you are interested in adopting a child featured in a Find My Forever profile, please email dfsfindmyforever@clarkcountynv.gov. Click here to learn more about Clark County foster care.
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The soon-to-come Silverado Ranch Community Center (SRCC) is hosting a weekly Friday-night movie showing at the Silverado Ranch Park during the month of September. This free event will feature food trucks and a different family-friendly movie every week, including Encanto, Super Mario Bros, The Little Mermaid, and Elemental. Bring your family and friends to enjoy good company, meet residents in the community, get to know some of the new team at the SRCC, watch a family-friendly film, and check out the construction progress on the community center.
The two-story, 37,000-square-foot Community Center is being built at the northeast corner of the Silverado Ranch Park, which is located at 9855 Gilespie Street, and is expected to be completed in 2024.
In celebration of the construction of the Community Center, Commissioner Naft, alongside the team and staff of the SRCC, are hosting additional events leading up to the Grand Opening. For more information about the "Movie Nights" event, or other events, please email SilveradoRanchCommunityCenter@clarkcountynv.gov.
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On August 16, Commissioner Naft attended the ground breaking of the new golf and dining concept. Located in Town Square, PopStroke will feature 36 holes of championship-level putting greens designed by Tiger Woods, a two-story restaurant, four full-service bars, games and more.
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On Monday, August 7, Commissioner Naft continued his annual first day of school tradition at Helen Jydstrup Elementary School. Alongside Office of Traffic Safety Director, Andrew Bennett, Commissioner Naft handed out free bike helmets to kids and helped students cross the street safely, reminding everyone to slow down and take extra caution in school zones to mark the beginning of the school year.
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Commissioner Naft joined Sierra Vista High School JROTC students and staff on August 3rd for the activation of a new traffic light, located on the intersection of Warm Springs and Cimarron.
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In honor of their brand new Pediatric Emergency Department, Commissioner Naft presented a proclamation to the St. Rose Dominican’s Siena Hospital on August 23. The proclamation highlighted the Pediatric Department's remodel and expansion, continuing their commitment to providing high-quality care to the children of Clark County.
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As construction on Silverado Ranch Community Center continues, heavy progress is being made weekly. The walking track in the gymnasium is 75% complete, gymnasium roofing is 90% complete and 80% complete with the main ductwork in the gymnasium, sprinkler lines are complete in the gymnasium, waterproofing on the exterior of the gymnasium building is 40% complete, welded wire mesh is installed on the recreation center walking track, recreation building ductwork is approximately 40% complete, first floor recreation building interior framing is 90% complete, all roof curbs and platforms are 100% complete on the low roof of the recreation building, exterior sheathing of the recreation building is 80% complete, and the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) rough-in is ongoing in the recreation building.
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Commission Meetings
September 5 at 9:00 a.m.
September 19 at 9:00 a.m.
Government Center (500 S Grand Central Pkwy.)
Zoning Meetings
September 6 at 9:00 a.m.
September 20 at 9:00 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.
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