 Inclusive Workplace
There have been some questions about the use of pronouns in the city email signature blocks. It has become quite common in diverse and inclusive organizations to add gender pronouns in the email signature. This new “better” practice helps minimize misgendering and is an important strategy towards inclusivity. While this may seem like a small action, it is a huge step in inclusion and visibility for our fellow coworkers, community partners and the citizens we serve. The city of Las Vegas’ pronoun template has been added to the organization’s branding guide and can be found below.
The email signature block is required for employees when sending city emails, but the use of the pronouns is optional. For those who do include their pronouns in their email signature, email Jordan Moore at Jmoore@lasvegasnevada.gov for a small token of appreciation from the organization’s LGBTQIA+ committee.
To learn more about the use of pronouns, and how they fit into the city’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative, please watch this video from the City Manager’s Office.
2022 SEAL Class Requests Your Feedback
This year's SEAL class members are preparing for their final presentation and would like your feedback. Answers will be kept confidential and your participation is greatly appreciated.
Club Book: Collaboration Leads Us Boldly Beyond Our Own Knowledge
A new old way to connect and learn together! We are looking for employees with a passion for reading and learning to facilitate a few book clubs for employees.
Our first Club Book is Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck and the group will be led by IT's Allen Tyson. We have books for eight people to join Allen in this reading adventure!
If you have been feeling disconnected or wishing there was a way to get to know other employees - this may be just the activity for you! Please send your questions to any member of the Organizational Development and Training team.
You can also join the Club Book Team by clicking the link below:
Fifth Floor Construction
The fifth floor of City Hall is undergoing some construction. Between now and Nov. 1, the Facilities team is replacing the wallpaper, and will do some wall texturing as well as repainting on the office-side of the floor. The look will match what has already taken place in the lobby area. Painters are setting up plastic barriers and there will be some noise associated with the project. Thank you in advance for your patience. Should you have questions, please reach out to Facilities Supervisor Sergio Melendez.
Food Truck Thursday
In the mood for good food? Food Truck Thursdays offers delicious options located in the parking lot across from City Hall. Food trucks rotate every other Thursday to add variety for lunch options for sale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This week’s Food Truck Thursday event will feature Sin City Wings and Kolobok food trucks.
Upcoming Events
 Las Vegas Book Festival Returns To Downtown Las Vegas
Local authors and journalists sit down with bestselling writers to talk about what interests Las Vegas readers at the Las Vegas Book Festival Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free annual event is held downtown at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., and is open to all ages.
This year’s festival headliners include renowned Washington Post investigative journalist Carl Bernstein, celebrity chef and author Hubert Keller, “Such A Fun Age” author Kiley Reid and New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand.
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs will be offering events and activities for kids all focused on book reading. There will be food trucks, book sales and a wine garden. We look forward to seeing you there!
You Are Invited to a Grants Roundtable Discussion Oct. 12
Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., City Hall 7th-Floor Olive Conference Room
The Grants Administration Team invites interested employees to a roundtable discussion regarding grants, including available funding, how to apply and more resources. Meet the team -- Darcell Campbell, Brian Lovelin and Kelly Crompton -- go over their helpful webpage and the electronic Grant Proposal Application Form, and learn about funding opportunities and resources. For questions and RSVP, email CLVGrantsAdmin@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Las Vegas Municipal Court Fall Resource Fair Oct. 12
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Save the date for a Municipal Court community event at 100 E. Clark Ave., designed to share information and foster connections with supportive service agencies. Raffles, information regarding job readiness programs, health information, career empowerment, transportation and other social services will be offered.
For more information, contact Aleyna Viray-Hollings at extension 1250.
What It Means To Be An Ally Oct. 13
In celebration of LGBT History Month and Las Vegas PRIDE, we hope you’ll join us for a vibrant conversation about the LGBTQIA+ community, discussions of social issues and what it means to be an ally on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Municipal Court. Holly Reese, Director of Advocacy and Training from The Center, creates a safe space to have an open and engaging conversation around LGBTQIA+ language, culture and inclusionary actions, while inviting attendees to be curious. As space is limited, please RSVP via email to Jordan Moore at Jmoore@lasvegasnevada.gov
Simplifying Medicare & Social Security Webinar Oct. 13
Use a team of experts to remove obstacles, answer questions and help you through Medicare & Social Security enrollment.
Emergency Preparedness 101 Oct. 27
This class identifies the types of disasters that could affect the city of Las Vegas; offers tips on how people can prepare themselves and their families for disasters; and identifies the city of Las Vegas’ roles and responsibilities with regard to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Register for this class on Oracle. It will be held on the first floor of City Hall in Training Room 2 on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.
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