Scam Alert
Please be on the alert for potential scams that target city employees. Over the weekend, a scammer pretended to be a member of the city’s senior management team asking employees for help purchasing gift cards. The scammer also only wanted to communicate by text.
As a reminder, a member of the management team would not make a random request like this. Should you receive a similar solicitation, please use the Inbox Analysis Tool (located in the top toolbar, on the right with a little magnifying glass) to forward suspicious or spam emails to the Innovation and Technology (IT) Department for review. This will allow them to remove emails of this type from all email boxes immediately. Should you have questions, please email the "IT Security and Compliance" email group.
Employee Service Awards Update
Due to the Council Chambers remodel, there will not be a summer Employee Service Awards event. The next Employee Service Award ceremony will be held in January 2026. A specific date is not yet finalized. This ceremony will honor employees who have reached milestone years of service between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. The celebration will include a special recognition ceremony followed by a breakfast.
City Hall Parking Garage first-floor electric vehicle chargers.
City Hall Parking Garage New EV Chargers Are Operational
Fourteen new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operational on the first floor of the 500 S. Main St. parking garage. Soon they will be equipped with longer charging cables so vehicles will not need to back into the stalls. The work to add those longer cables is expected in the near future. If you are interested in charging your EV (for a fee) in the garage, download the instructions in advance here.
The old chargers from the 500 S. Main location that are still functional will be moved to the City Parkway and Promenade garages, providing greater accessibility for EV drivers.
Check Changes Effective With Pay Period Beginning July 20
Due to a Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (NV PERS) contribution rate increase, employees will see a pay reduction beginning with the Aug. 8, 2025, paycheck.
Effective July 1, 2025, NV PERS implemented 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.
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 in your 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.
Food Truck Thursday July 17
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 Sivad's House of Soul & Smoke LLC and Midwest Jerk and Green. Food trucks are subject to change without notice.
Pictured from left: Tina Hoff, Lakeisha Dickens, Elizabeth Villafana, Brian Cantrell, Gidgette Abellera, Dan Petcoff, Janna Hudson, Nick Christie, David Balberdi, Jasmine Freeman.
CLV Volunteers Serve at Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Last week, members of our city of Las Vegas team volunteered at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission to help serve dinner to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or food insecurity. Volunteers kept the meal line moving smoothly, offering hot meals with kindness, dignity and a smile. This meaningful evening of service quickly became a favorite among our team, a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we show up for our community.
Want to join an upcoming volunteer opportunity? Sign up to volunteer here. Have an idea for a volunteer project? Reach out to Jasmine Freeman — she would love to hear from you!
All social activities and excursions offered to city employees as outlined above are strictly volunteer-based opportunities and are not considered to be events sponsored or hosted by the city of Las Vegas. Check out the @CLV Social channel for other networking opportunities. Questions? Contact Jasmine Freeman at jafreeman@lasvegasnevada.gov or 702.229.6672.
Upcoming Events
Fall Safekey Registration Opens Online July 22
The city of Las Vegas will open online registration for its Safekey before- and after-school enrichment program for youth in grades kindergarten through fifth grade at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 22. Safekey affords students the opportunity to learn beyond the bell. Registration and payments can be completed online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Safekey. Cash, check and money order payments can be made at the city of Las Vegas Customer Care Center, located at 500 S. Main St. Customer Care Center walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
There is an annual $25 registration fee per participant per account for these programs. The daily cost is $7 for before-school attendance and $10 for the after-school program. Safekey accepts employer childcare reimbursement forms as well as third-party subsidy certificates from the following organizations: Desert Regional Center, East Valley Family Services, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc., the Nevada Department of Welfare and Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Childcare.
Safekey provides youth enrichment programs outside of school hours at 70 elementary schools within the city of Las Vegas for grades K-5.
Safekey daily and weekly scheduled activities include physical fitness, STEAM programming (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), crafts, Reader’s Theater, games, literacy programming, special events, homework time and a nutritional afternoon snack.
Safekey operates as a pre-paid program; participants must be pre-enrolled and paid for each specific date of attendance. The Safekey program uses the school district calendar as a guide and operates on days that in-person instruction is in session. School begins Aug. 11, 2025. For questions, please contact the Safekey office at 702.229.KIDS (5437) or visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/safekey for more information.
See the full listing of city of Las Vegas Safekey program locations and site information here.
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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 financial wellness.
Financial Wellness: It’s About More Than Just Numbers
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When we think about money, it's easy to focus on the numbers — budgeting, saving, paying off debt, and maybe investing a little. But financial wellness goes way beyond spreadsheets and calculators. It’s about feeling confident and in control of your financial life, both now and in the future.
At a basic level, financial wellness starts with understanding how much money you earn, what you spend and how you manage that gap. Budgeting is a powerful tool for this. Even a simple budget can help you track your income, stay on top of your bills, and make room for savings or emergencies. Sites like Consumer.gov and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offer great starter guides if you’re new to budgeting. Our own clvdeferredcomp.com site offers a great “basics on budgeting” and discusses the 50/30/20 rule.
But being financially well isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s also about your relationship with money — how it makes you feel and how you prioritize your spending. We all define “needs” and “wants” differently, and that’s okay. For example, a family with kids might prioritize a vacation because it creates lasting memories, even if that money could go toward something more “practical” like a home repair. This is often referred to as “conscious spending” — choosing to spend more on things that truly matter to you while cutting costs on things that don’t.
There’s also a lot of emotion wrapped up in our finances. Stress, guilt, anxiety and even shame can all show up when we think about money. A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that money remains a top source of stress for many Americans. Part of financial wellness is about managing how you feel about money as well — feeling okay with where you are and making choices that support your overall well-being.
In the end, financial wellness isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being intentional. It’s about making decisions — whether that’s saving, investing, spending, or splurging —that reflect your values, your life stage and your goals. So go ahead, budget wisely, learn the basics of economics, tackle your debt — but don’t forget to check in with how money makes you feel, and what it really means to you.
Do you want to find out how YOU feel about money while still learning the basics of economics and budgeting? Enroll in one of our wellness offerings on Money Management for Financial Wellness, where participants review tips on creating healthy money habits that can create confidence and improve financial wellness. Attendees receive a personal financial worksheet and a look at their “financial IQ.”
Sign up in Oracle through the Employee Portal:
Money Management for Financial Wellness | 8/26/25 at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Money Management for Financial Wellness | 10/29/25 at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Money Management for Financial Wellness | 1/20/26 at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Money Management for Financial Wellness | 3/17/26 at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Other upcoming Financial Wellness offerings include:
Mitigating the Cost of Long-term Care (virtual) | 8/5/25 at 12-1 p.m. - Zoom Link
Taxes and Retirement Planning (virtual) | 9/2/25 at 12-1 p.m. - Zoom Link
Social Security and Medicare Explained (virtual) | 10/7/25 at 12 -1pm- Zoom Link
Legacy Planning and the Secure Act (virtual) | 11/4/25 at 12pm-1pm- Zoom Link
Questions? Email wellness@lasvegasnevada.gov
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