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June 2025
 Dear District G Residents,
We've had a busy event season in District G this Spring, with our Annual Spring Job Fair being the largest by far. Commission Chair Tick Segerblom and I plan for months to make this event bigger and better each year. On May 1st, over 6,400 attendees filed in to the Las Vegas Convention Center's North Hall in search of employment. Over 120 employers participated this year thanks to our partnership with EmployNV, with some employers even hiring on the spot. We just learned that over 1,000 people were hired, with an additional 1872 people interviewed for various positions across Southern Nevada! With outstanding results like these, we are even more excited to see what next year's Spring Job Fair brings.
Last weekend we opened Whitney Water Park for the summer! I hope those that came out enjoyed the day cooling off with free food, music, games and prizes, and lots of water park fun! Check out the Whitney Water Park hours below. This year we were able to recruit enough lifeguards to be open 6 days a week!
In last month's newsletter, I wrote that I would start including information about various County departments. This month, we'll focus on Clark County Family Services, specifically Foster Care. Check out the information below for details of what Family Services does to help our most vulnerable children.
As always, do not hesitate to email me at DistrictG@clarkcountynv.gov or call my office at (702) 455-3500 with any questions or concerns you may have. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Jim
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Metro's ACE officers will be presenting and talking about the new juvenile program created to help guide those heading down the wrong path.
Keep your kids water-safe this summer!
 Whitney Water Park will be open 6 days a week this summer and lessons are provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:45am. Click here for more information on hours, fees, programs and swim lessons (includes a swim lesson registration link at the bottom of page 1).
The EmployNV Youth Hubs are youth centric centers designed to serve youth ages 16-24 years old. In the centers we offer educational, employment, and training services that assist youth in obtaining their education and career goals. Each hub is staffed with Career Coaches trained to offer youth career exploration, work readiness and employability skills, paid internships and work experience opportunities, leadership development, preparation for college, and training services at no-cost. NOTE: If the QR code below doesn't scan properly, please call (702) 602-5199 or email wclyouth@employnvyouthhub.org.
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At last month's Whitney's Senior Appreciation Day, I met Tony Jackson of the family-owned Firelight Barn Dinner Theater in Henderson. They run a great program that I wanted to share.
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Click here for our “Get Paid to Play” video that highlights the benefits of working for the Safekey program. Click here for the Safekey Part Time Application that gets sent directly to our Administration Office for review when completed (you can also scan the QR Code in the flier below.
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Clark County Family Services provides temporary care for children who are unable to reside with their biological families. Children in foster care need strong and supportive caretakers who are willing to work with their biological families and Clark County Family Services to reunify them with their families.
Last month was National Foster Care Month, and in partnership with Pinkbox Doughnuts, Clark County Family Services celebrated our local superheroes, our foster parents. Pinkbox brought out doughnuts for the staff and children at our Child Haven Campus.
There is a desperate need for foster parents right now in Clark County. More than 3,000 children are in foster care with most children having siblings. If you are interested in learning more about getting involved, click here for the details.
If you aren't able to consider foster parenting as an option, you can donate items to Peggy's Attic, the County's donation center serving all children touched by the Family Courts by providing clothing, shoes, toys, diapers, toiletry items, developmental toys, school supplies, gift cards, and many other items. For their hours of operation, you can call them at (702) 455-5424. Please note they do not offer a pick-up service. Peggy's Attic is located at 701 N. Pecos, on the NW corner of Pecos & Bonanza.
Here is a Frequently Asked Questions link that can answer many of your questions.
 With the onset of mosquito season in Southern Nevada, residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites by eliminating standing water from yards, reporting the presence of green swimming pools to local code enforcement agencies, and using insect repellant.
The Southern Nevada Health District’s annual “Fight the Bite” campaign offers tips for minimizing exposure to mosquito bites. The Health District also conducts mosquito surveillance from March through the fall each year to monitor mosquito populations for diseases. Information about the program is available on its website at www.snhd.info/mosquito. Mosquito activity tends to increase in Southern Nevada during the hotter months but varies year to year.
Any standing body of water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which can carry serious diseases. Different types of mosquitoes spread different viruses. Some types may be more active at dawn and dusk while the Aedes aegypti mosquito is an aggressive daytime biter that is a known carriers of Zika, dengue, chikungunya and other diseases.
Officials say even small containers can collect water and become breeding sources for mosquitoes. Residents are advised to clear roof gutters of debris, repair leaky outdoor faucets, and check and empty water collected on tarps and pool covers. The Health District’s annual “Fight the Bite” campaign offers tips for minimizing exposure to mosquito bites. Tips include:
- Eliminate areas of standing water around your home, including non-circulating ponds, “green” swimming pools, and accumulated sprinkler runoff.
- Report green pools to local code enforcement agencies. Green pools are pools that turn green from algae and bacteria due to equipment failure or neglect. If located in unincorporated Clark County, call (702) 455-4191 or file a complaint through the County website at ClarkCountyNV.gov/FixIt.
- Containers and large objects such as boats, tires or old appliances should be stored, covered, turned over, or placed under a roof that does not allow them to fill with water.
- Clean pet dishes and bird baths regularly, and empty water collected in toys and under potted plants and flowers.
- When outdoors, use insect repellants containing DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
- Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors and spray repellent on clothes and exposed skin.
- Make sure doors and window have tight-fitting screens without tears or holes.
Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District and community partners are reminding residents and visitors that Southern Nevada’s upcoming desert heat can be dangerous for people of all ages and are offering safety tips to be prepared for the region’s upcoming hot weather.
The annual “Beat the Heat SNV” effort includes public education information and resources on the Health District’s website at www.snhd.info/BeatTheHeatSNV. According to the National Weather Service, 2024 was the hottest summer on record for Southern Nevada, and another hot summer is expected this season.
Anyone can be affected by the heat if they aren’t prepared for it including children, the elderly and people who work or exercise outdoors, according to health experts. Most heat-related medical issues occur because people get overexposed to heat or over-exercise for their age and physical condition. Alcohol and drug use often are factors in heat-related deaths. Substance use can dehydrate people and inhibit their desire or ability to access to shade and water.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps and dizziness.
Children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. Temperatures in a car can rise to 120 degrees when outdoor temperatures are in the 90s. County code prohibits people from leaving animals alone in cars during extreme heat. Pets also are required to have access to lots of shade and water when outdoors.
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 Paradise Town Advisory Board
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
Whitney Town Advisory Board
Click here for the most recent agenda, minutes and audio.
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 On May 21, Mayor Michelle Romero and City Council, City leadership, and partners broke ground on West Henderson Fieldhouse! The 160,000 square-foot, two-level facility will offer exciting amenities like multi-use basketball courts, hybrid turf fields for the ultimate indoor gameplay, bowling, laser tag and more for residents to enjoy. The indoor sports complex is currently under construction on the corner of St. Rose and Maryland Parkway, behind Chicken N Pickle. Henderson residents are eligible for 20% off on all event programming and activities once open.
 On May 28, Mayor Michelle Romero and City Council, City leadership, Commissioner Jim Gibson, and partners broke ground on the Henderson 215 Project. This project is designed to alleviate congestion and accommodate our significant regional growth. This includes widening I-215 from Pecos Road to Stephanie Street, providing additional lanes in each direction to improve the flow of traffic in each direction. Additional features include a pedestrian bridge over Green Valley Parkway at Village Walk Drive, and a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Green Valley Parkway.
 Join us on Water Street Plaza from 6pm-9pm as we commemorate Juneteenth, a significant day in American history that honors African American freedom, education and achievement. This special event will feature performances by renowned artists Syndee Winters, Johnny Lee Chapman III and more. Come prepared to engage in this rich cultural experience, explore the vendor market and celebrate this important day of reflection and unity.
 It's America's Party! Come celebrate in true patriotic style at the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Heritage Park from 6pm-9:30pm. Enjoy an evening packed with family-friendly fun—from Foam Frenzie and Water Blaster Tag to live music by Tony Jackson and other artists and, of course, a fireworks finale. Be sure to grab your red, white and blue and bring your family and friends out for a night you won't want to miss. Free for all ages.
 Summer camps are open for registration. Children ages 3+ will meet others, participate in exciting activities, create lifelong memories and have fun in a safe environment.
 
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