Changes Coming To Your Paycheck In July & August
Effective July 2025, the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (NV PERS) will implement a contribution rate increase. Following the provisions of NRS 286.421, this increase is shared equally between the city and employees. Employees will cover their half of the increase through a corresponding reduction in salary, while the city will pay the other half.
The effective date is the pay period beginning July 20, 2025. Employees will see the reduction in their paychecks as follows:
PERS Membership Reduction
Regular members 1.625%
Police/Fire members 4.375%
The change will be reflected beginning with the Aug. 8, 2025, paycheck.
Employees with specific questions about their retirement benefits should contact PERS directly at 702.486.3900. To learn more about PERS benefits, please visit www.nvpers.org.
Changes For Electric Vehicle Drivers
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry has evolved, the purchase of EV vehicles has increased exponentially over the past several years. It is anticipated that the adoption of EVs by the public will increase by an additional 30% over the next five years. To meet this expanding demand, the city’s Parking Services Division will begin replacing the old EV chargers, as well as installing additional chargers in phases, at several city owned parking facilities. This replacement process will start at the 500 Main St. (City Hall) parking garage this month and is expected to be complete by early July 2025. As funding is made available, replacements and additional new chargers will be installed at the City Parkway, Promenade and the City Centre garages.
These new upgraded EV chargers will have the capability of allowing the user to access many charging functions via an app. As an example, users will be able to monitor the charging status of their vehicle, the system will provide the user with an alert when the vehicle is fully charged, will alert the user of any charging issues during the charging process, and monitor and track energy use.
This transition to new technology will allow the city to meet the needs of the motoring public. The EV parking and charging policies are being adjusted as well. EV charging parking stalls will no longer be reserved for specific individuals, allowing the chargers to be accessible to the public on a 24/7 basis. Additionally, a time limit of 30 minutes will be implemented for parking in the charging stall after the vehicle is fully charged, at which time the vehicle must be moved to a non-EV-charging stall.
A fee will be implemented for EV charging to meet the city’s cost for EV equipment, maintenance, software fees and electrical power. There will be various options for payment through the app after a user registers into the system, including the potential to pay via an RFID card provided at no cost by the vendor. Additional information, including an EV-charging fee schedule, will be provided as we get closer to implementation.
Questions? Contact Parking Services at extension 4700.
Food Truck Thursday June 5
In the mood for good food? Food Truck Thursdays offers delicious options located on Clark Avenue in front of Municipal Court. 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 Dog City Kitchen and Hapahaoles Street Tacos. Food trucks are subject to change without notice.
We Have Top Attorneys!
Congratulations to our very own Jeff Dorocak, John Ridilla, Nechole Garcia and Carmen Gilbert for being named, “Top Rank Attorneys 2025” by Nevada Business Magazine!
Custodial Changes Coming To City Hall
Starting June 2, the city’s custodial contractor CCS is providing custodial services for the first and sixth floor of City Hall, as well as changing their hours of service to Monday-Friday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. for all floors. There has been an influx of new employees who probably aren’t aware that previously cleaning was done in the evening. Now, all floors will be fully serviced in the evening so that all employees will start their day uninterrupted with a clean work space and restrooms. This will be the plan for the new Civic Center buildings when they open, as well. Existing city custodial staff have moved to days, working Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and will respond to custodial-related service calls, as well as maintaining all common and public areas throughout the day. Custodial services at the Municipal Courthouse will not be affected. Divisions that may need an accommodation in regard to access and security should contact Tom Manzo at ext. 6976. Facilities Management ext. 6220 or email FOService@LasVegasNevada.GOV will continue to be the point of contact for all cleaning requests or questions.
City Hall Seventh Floor Carpet Cleaning Friday, June 6
A contractor will clean the carpets in all areas of the seventh floor at City Hall Friday, June 6. The crew will move chair mats and chairs, if possible. Those with seventh-floor offices are asked to clear the floor of any personal or work-related materials so the carpet may be cleaned. Contact Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Tom Manzo at ext. 6976 with any questions or concerns.
Pictured from left: Dan Petcoff, Sara Garcia, Robert Bedsole, Esther Domenzain, Chris Butte, Peter Lowenstein. Not pictured: Marcus Diaz.
Congratulations To New SmartLab Champions!
Join us in congratulating the most recent cohort to complete the SmartLab Certified Champions course, which is the highest level of training offered through the SmartLab program: Peter Lowenstein, Chris Butte, Dan Petcoff, Sara Garcia, Marcus Diaz, Robert Bedsole and Esther Domenzain. Throughout the four-part training series, these individuals have been learning how to develop a culture of continuous improvement and be a champion for their staff. Next, they will work to complete their certification by leading an improvement initiative within their team. We look forward to seeing the positive impacts that these leaders will have!
SmartLab’s Certified Champions Course is offered quarterly and is intended for management-level staff. Registration for the next cohort is now open, but spots are limited. Visit the SmartLab training schedule to register and learn more.
Las Vegas Book Festival 2025 Opportunity
Are you the author of a published book? Brian Garth is preparing panels for this year's Oct. 18 Las Vegas Book Festival and is looking for city employees who are authors of published books for a "We Run The City" panel. Interested? Email lvbookfest@lasvegasnevada.gov. with your book cover, ISBN number, a brief biography and your contact information.
Call for Artists: Public Employee Art Exhibition 2025
Each year the city of Las Vegas presents an exhibition of artwork created by Nevada public employees. This year, all city, county and Nevada state employees (including retirees) are invited to submit one or two pieces of artwork that best represent their artistic practice, made within the last three years. There is no cost to participate. See all the details here. Apply here no later than 6 p.m. Aug. 7, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Pre-Retirement Workshop June 17
Are you retiring in the next one to five years? Do you have questions about transitioning to PERS, Medicare and Social Security benefits when you retire?
If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, please join Human Resources Benefits staff Tuesday, June 17, beginning at 8 a.m., for a virtual Pre-Retirement Workshop. We will be joined by representatives from PERS, Social Security and the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP), presenting live, in-depth reviews of their topics and answering your questions!
The workshop agenda will be:
- 8-9 a.m. — Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) Workshop
- 9-10 a.m. — Medicare Workshop
- 10-11 a.m. — Social Security Workshop
Don’t forget to get your supervisor's approval prior to attendance. Questions? Please contact the Human Resources Benefits team at ext. 5055.
 |
|
The city’s thematic goal for 2025 is:
Through December 2025, the city will continue to focus on employee wellness by providing opportunities to enhance the physical, emotional and financial well-being of all staff. This week we focus on a mid-year assessment of our wellness progress.
Halfway Toward Your Goals?
|
Happy June! The halfway point of the year is the perfect opportunity to reassess your financial wellness and retirement planning. Research shows that financial well-being and emotional wellness are closely linked. In a study by Forbes in 2023, 54% of respondents indicated that they always felt stress due to their financial challenges and debt, 48% experienced sleep problems due to financial stress, while 38% had a diminished social life and 34% experienced symptoms of depression due to their financial situation. We can change the way financial stressors affect our emotional wellness by being prepared!
This mid-year check-in allows us to make necessary adjustments, ensuring we stay on track with our long-term financial goals. Here are some key steps to consider:
-
Review Your Budget. How has your spending compared to your planned budget for the first half of the year? Identify areas where you overspent and areas where you were able to save more than expected. This is a good time to adjust your budget accordingly for the remaining months of the year. Prioritize and increase savings where possible.
-
Assess Your Emergency Fund. Having an emergency fund for that “rainy day” is important for financial stability and wellness. Ideally, you should have 3-6 months’ worth of living expenses saved. If your emergency fund is not adequate due to unforeseen circumstances, create a plan to gradually rebuild.
-
Evaluate Debt Management. Are you paying down your debts as planned? If you are accumulating more debt, review options for consolidating, refinancing or decreasing interest payments. Consider paying down debt with higher interest rates first.
-
Review Retirement Contributions. Try to maximize your retirement contributions. City employees have the opportunity to contribute towards their 457b plan. Decide whether or not you can increase your contributions towards your 457b plan for the remainder of the year. Click here for Information sheet on CLV 457b.
-
Revisit your Financial Goals. Re-evaluate your financial goals and milestones. Are you on track to meet them by year-end? Whether it’s saving for a major purchase, reducing debt or increasing retirement savings, adjust your strategies to align with your goals and objectives.
Do you want to learn more about your financial wellness and retirement planning?
Visit our deferred compensation website at https://www.clvdeferredcomp.com/
- Click here for a webinar with our wellness team and Julie Miramontes with Nationwide.
- Password: retirement
Upcoming Wellness Offerings
- June 5 - Money Management for Financial Wellness, noon to 1 p.m. in City Hall first-floor Training Room 1. Sign up in Oracle or click here.
- June 10 - Financial Footsteps: Getting it Right in Your 20s and 30s presented by MetlLife. This is a virtual class; email wellness@lasvegasnevada.gov to enroll.
- July 8 - MetLife Be An Investor: Tips on Ways Your Money Can Work for You. This is a virtual class; email wellness@lasvegasnevada.gov to enroll.
Want to learn more or set a time to chat? Email the team at wellness@lasvegasnevada.gov.
Beginning Wednesday, June 18, you can join John in the City Hall Fit Club Gym (basement level) at 10 a.m. for a quick 15-minute movement break! This short session will include five minutes of cardio, five minutes of strength and five minutes of stretch that will be accessible to everyone! Join in every Wednesday at 10 a.m. June 18-Sept. 24 for a summer of movement!
In this City Beat episode, Urban Forester Brad Daseler teaches us how to irrigate trees to keep them thriving!
Additional Employee-Only Newsletters
Click on the buttons to subscribe!
|
