Weekly Update
Oct. 7, 2026
Employee Service Awards Oct. 8
10:30 a.m. In City Hall Council Chambers
City staff will gather Thursday, Oct. 8, in City Council Chambers at City Hall to honor those employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service through June 2026. Those employees receiving awards may pick them up outside of Council Chambers starting at 10 a.m.; be sure to ask for your free luncheon ticket at the same time.
The awards ceremonies begin at 10:30 a.m., to be followed by lunch for the honorees and their supervisors on the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza. The awards will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. See the list of award recipients here.
For those employees who normally do not park downtown, remember that employee parking is in the City Parkway Garage, not the 500 S. Main St. garage. If you arrive via Main Street, enter the Main Street garage but continue to the third floor and take the bridge over the railroad tracks to the City Parkway garage.
If you are unable to attend the service awards ceremony in person Oct. 8, livestream viewing will be available at https://vimeo.com/event/6216004 starting at 10:30 a.m.
All city employees are invited to attend an after-work social Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Vegas Brewing Company, 1226 S. Third St. Come enjoy getting to know other staff members and socialize with fellow employees away from work.
Second Annual Pares & Primos In The Plaza Oct. 7
Enjoy a car showcase, community panel discussion, Filipino fashion show and UNLV Filipino student performance from 12 to 2 p.m. The employee committee is excited to feature a diverse range of speakers representing various perspectives and lived experiences within the Filipino-American and Latino communities.
Oct. 8 Food Truck Thursday
Enjoy a free noontime concert, food truck Thursday and Farmers Market starting at 11 a.m. on LV Civic Center plaza. Enjoy lunch specialties Thursday from food trucks parked on Goodman Way between City Hall and Las Vegas Civic Center, at 525 S. Main St. Food trucks will sell refreshments there between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Since 2021, the award-winning Mariachi Alas Doradas of Keller Middle School has proudly served the Las Vegas community through performances, educational outreach and cultural collaborations. Under the direction of Miriam Vázquez and Emily Vargas, the first female mariachi director duo in the Clark County School District, the ensemble is committed to preserving and sharing the rich tradition of mariachi while bringing together young musicians from diverse backgrounds.
The farmers market is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free lunchtime concert starts at noon.
Food trucks expected are:
As always, food trucks are subject to change without notice.
Food Truck Thursday is scheduled Oct. 22 and 29 (not Oct. 15).
The next free lunchtime concert will be Oct. 22 and will feature Heroine Honey, along with Food Truck Thursday and the farmers market.
City Staff Invited To Participate In Pride Parade Oct. 9
As the city of Las Vegas prepares for Las Vegas Pride in October, staff is organizing to join the parade. City staff are invited to join a contingent of employees and walk behind the Big Red fire engine and hand out tchotchkes. The parade is Friday, Oct. 9, starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Las Vegas.
Please contact Jordan Moore via email at jmoore@lasvegasnevada.gov for more information. All employees and their families are invited to participate and walk in the parade.
October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Small Steps, Stronger Protection
Protecting yourself online does not require being a technology expert. A few everyday habits can help protect your accounts, personal information and devices.
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Strengthen your sign-in. Use a different, long password for each account (if not OKTA-managed).
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Pause before responding. Be cautious with unexpected emails or texts asking you to sign in, share information, open an attachment or make a payment. Even a familiar name deserves a second look. Verify the request using a trusted phone number or by opening the organization's official app or website yourself.
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Keep devices updated. Install updates for your operating system, browser, apps and security software when prompted, and restart when asked. IT manages updates on work devices. On personal devices, enable automatic updates. Lock your phone or computer when you step away.
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Report concerns and get help early. At work, report suspected phishing or a possible account compromise to CLV IT Security and Compliance Team immediately using CLV Service, before taking other steps.
Start with one action today: update a device, strengthen an account or help someone recognize an unexpected request.
Take The Employee Survey!
Every couple of years, our organization establishes a new thematic goal, a shared objective that aligns and unifies our efforts for a defined period. Our previous goal centered on employee wellness. While we are shifting focus, the wellness programs offered by our Organizational Development Team will continue to be available to all employees.
Our new thematic goal emphasizes customer service excellence, enabling us to elevate the quality of service we provide and strengthen consistency across departments. The new thematic goal is:
By December 2028, the city of Las Vegas will adopt a kind, committed and smart approach to customer service, improving experiences for internal and external customers.
Please see the video message below, created by our employees, and survey link to gather your perspective on customer service. For more information on the new thematic goal, please download the plan here.
Upcoming Events
Pop-Up Produce Returns To Bonneville Transit Center Oct. 13
Fresh, affordable produce is coming back to the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC). The Southern Nevada Health District’s Pop-Up Produce Stands will return twice monthly this fall, giving community members convenient access to regionally grown fruits and vegetables. The stands will be open 12 to 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays:
All produce will be available for $1 per pound. Shoppers can pay with SNAP/EBT, cash, debit or credit cards. SNAP/EBT shoppers can also use Double Up Food Bucks, a nutrition incentive program that helps stretch SNAP benefits when purchasing fresh produce. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons will be accepted when available.
The Pop-Up Produce Stands are a partnership between the Southern Nevada Health District’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and Prevail Marketplace.
Employee Benefits Fair Oct. 14
See what's new in employee benefits and visit vendor booths 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza and Civic Center's second-floor Public Meeting Room and Then Cafe. The open enrollment period for employee benefits will be Oct. 14-Nov. 17, 2026. Those benefits selected will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Benefits open enrollment is the one time each year when employees can add or change their benefit coverage. This year’s open enrollment is right around the corner, so now is a great time for employees who participate in a city of Las Vegas healthcare plan to start reviewing their current selections and considering what they might want to change.
You should also be aware that this year’s open enrollment will be an “active enrollment.” This means your current city of Las Vegas medical, dental and vision plan enrollments will not roll over into 2027. All employees who participate in a city healthcare plan must make a new enrollment choice for the new coverage year during the open enrollment period.
Monitor your mailbox for mailed communication providing additional updates about 2027 Benefit programs. Questions? Email hrbenefits@LasVegasNevada.gov.
Fourth Annual Community Resource Fair Oct. 15
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday On Civic Center Outdoor Plaza
The annual Community Resource Fair free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 on the outdoor plaza at Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 S. Main St. Various resources will be available, including dental services, managed care organizations, housing information, substance use prevention and treatment providers, basic needs, social services and employment assistance.
This event is open to Municipal Court participants and the community at large, offering an opportunity to learn about services available and benefit from all participating vendors.
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What You Practice Grows Stronger: A November Mindfulness Journey
How do you speak to yourself when you make a mistake, feel overwhelmed, or fall short of your own expectations?
For many of us, the answer is very different from how we would speak to someone we care about.
In "Good Morning, I Love You," psychologist and mindfulness researcher Dr. Shauna Shapiro explores a simple but powerful idea: what we practice grows stronger.
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Our brains are continually shaped by repeated experiences, thoughts and behaviors. This ability to adapt, known as neuroplasticity, means that qualities like attention, compassion and emotional awareness can be strengthened through practice.
Mindfulness is one way we practice.
At its core, mindfulness is the ability to intentionally bring our attention to what is happening in the present moment with openness and less judgment. Shapiro's research describes mindfulness as involving three interconnected elements: intention, attention and attitude. It is not simply about noticing what is happening, but also about how we relate to what we notice.
That distinction matters. Research examining mindfulness training has found that learning to observe an experience while also approaching it with acceptance can help reduce daily stress. In one randomized study, participants who were taught both present moment awareness and acceptance reported lower stress than those who were taught attention skills alone.
This November, we invite you to explore these practices for yourself through a guided reading of "Good Morning, I Love You."
Join the "Good Morning, I Love You" Book Club for November
Throughout the month of November, we will take a guided journey through "Good Morning, I Love You" by Shapiro, an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion.
You will read the book at your own pace while participating in guided reflections, optional virtual discussions, and mindfulness practices designed to bring the concepts to life. We will begin with a kickoff session to introduce the journey and conclude with a closing discussion to reflect on key takeaways and personal insights.
What You’ll Gain
- Greater resilience in the face of stress
- Practical mindfulness techniques for everyday life
- A deeper understanding of self-compassion and emotional well-being
- Opportunities for reflection and engaging discussion
- Evidence-based strategies informed by neuroscience and psychology.
No previous experience with mindfulness is required. Come with an open mind and a willingness to explore new ways of supporting your well-being.
A copy of the book is included with registration!
Kickoff Session Monday, Nov. 2, 12-1 p.m. in the Organizational Development Basement Conference Room.
Closing Session Monday, Dec. 7, 12-1 p.m. in the Organizational Development Basement Conference Room.
Download the flier here. Questions? Email OrgDevelopment@LasVegasNevada.gov.
Our Second Annual Talent Show Is Coming!
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 14, at noon in the NOW Café for our Second Annual Talent Show. Come cheer on your coworkers or take the stage yourself and show us a side of you we may not get to see during the workday.
Questions? Email OrgDevelopment@LasVegasNevada.gov. Ready to perform?
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Meet Rudy, the narcotics detection city employee who works to keep drugs out of the city jail with his handler, Officer Matt Giacomino.
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