Weekly Update

Oct. 14, 2026

Employee Benefits Fair Today!

Benefits open enrollment begins today, Oct. 14! Employees can enroll online for 2027 benefits through Oracle Self-Service (Employee Portal > Employee Center > Oracle Self-Service > LV Employee Self Service > Benefit Service Center > Active Program > Update Benefits). Open enrollment continues through Nov. 17.

To help employees explore their 2027 benefit options, the HR Benefits team is hosting a Benefits Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza, second-floor Public Meeting Room and Then Cafe. Stop by to learn about benefits, meet providers, explore a new medical plan and spending account option, and enjoy lunch. Additional education sessions will be offered throughout open enrollment; employees are encouraged to attend with supervisor approval.

Benefits Fair Offerings

• Benefits providers: Meet representatives from Nationwide, MetLife, Dignity Health's Medicare Assistance Program, Club Ride, Library District, AFLAC, Behavioral Health Organization, Health Plan of Nevada, Rocky Mountain Reserve, VSP, PERS and more.
• Educational sessions on what is new for 2027 will be held in the Civic Center second-floor Public Meeting Room at 9 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. (See flier below for sessions at alternate locations this month.)
• Vaccine clinic: Albertsons will offer flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, shingles, RSV, hepatitis B and tetanus vaccinations in Building A, first-floor Frank Sinatra Training Room 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your completed, signed English consent form or Spanish consent form, along with your insurance card (including Medicare Part D, if applicable). View Albertsons' Notice of Privacy Practices.
• Behavioral Health will have a limited space class in the Civic Center first-floor Goodman Training Room at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Organizational Development will have an activity in the Goodman Training Room 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Medicine on the Move mobile health clinic: Available for walk-ins from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Goodman Way, south of City Hall. Bring your insurance card and employee ID. (See the flier below for details.)
• Vitalant bloodmobile: Blood donations accepted from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (See the flier below for details.)
• Food trucks: Honey Bear Bakery and West Coast Benny's will sell refreshments from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Goodman Way, south of City Hall.
• Lunch is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come get some fresh tacos for lunch, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the outdoor plaza.

Parking: Employees driving to the Civic Center should park in the City Parkway Garage, not the 500 S. Main St. garage. If entering from Main Street, continue to the third floor and take the bridge over the railroad tracks to the City Parkway Garage.

Important: Active Enrollment Required

Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to review and change benefit coverage. This year is an active enrollment year. Your current city medical, dental and vision elections will NOT roll over into 2027. All employees enrolled in a city healthcare plan must make new selections during open enrollment. If you take no action, you will have no medical, dental, vision or spending account benefits for the 2027 plan year.

Questions? Email HRbenefits@LasVegasNevada.gov.

From left: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs 30-year staff Kristen Carducci and Dave Lund with Mayor Shelley Berkley.

Employee Service Anniversary Celebration Photos Available

Congratulations to all the employees celebrating special service anniversaries this year! The photos from last week’s employee service awards ceremonies can be viewed and downloaded for free at https://cityoflasvegas.smugmug.com/EE/2026-Employee-Service-Awards-October. Hover your mouse over the photos(s) you want to download, click on the arrow that appears on the lower right of the photo, open the downloaded file and save.

Recognize Co-Workers For Excellent Customer Service!

Thank you for participating in the city of Las Vegas Customer Service Week, sponsored by the Employee Recognition Committee!  

Don’t let the recognition stop!  Let’s keep pushing, keep improving and keep our engines running strong. There are still recognition cards and fun trinkets to share. Reach out to a member of the Employee Recognition Committee and ask for a delivery of customer service excellence cards to recognize colleagues for going the extra mile! Questions? Contact Kelly Crompton at kcrompton@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. 

It's This Saturday, Oct. 17!

Here’s What You Need To Know To Enjoy The Downtown Festival!

     The 2026 Las Vegas Book Festival, now in its 25th year, is free and for all ages. This one-day annual event returns Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., in downtown Las Vegas.

     Plan to bring the entire family – there is plenty to enjoy for everyone. A Book Festival scavenger hunt will continue 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with prizes awarded at the end. Challenge your family to find all the clues and solve the puzzle before 5 p.m. Get instructions at the Information Tent on Fourth Street on your way to the festival entrance. Check the Discovery Tent schedule for performers, the Library Corner for story time, Rooms 160 and 180 for children’s activities, and the Nevada Humanities tent to make your own postcard or flipbook story. Spread the Word Nevada will have books and comics to give away as well as a chance to win free prizes. You can bring your books to donate there, too. And when the kids can’t hold still any longer, visit the Centennial Plaza on the northwest side of the building for outdoor games.

     Parking in the city garages at 500 S. Main St. or 455 S. Third St. will be only $6 for the entire day. See the parking map here. Note that Fourth Street between Lewis and Clark avenues, and Clark between Fourth Street and Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians.

     More than 100 authors will participate in talks, panels and book signings. See the full schedule to plan your day at the book festival. Expect 50 exhibitors (see list and map). Download the individual tent, auditorium and children’s activity detailed schedules here. Download the author book signing schedule here.

     Nine food trucks are expected to line Fourth Street between Lewis and Clark avenues, including Agora Grill, Barfly Bites, Doppio Express, Honey Bear Bakery, Snowie Paradice, Southern BBQ Pit, Tacos La Estancia, Love Me Foods and Kedai Teppanyaki. Food trucks are subject to change without notice.

     The Las Vegas Book Festival is produced by the city of Las Vegas and Nevada Humanities, with support from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Clark County Parks & Recreation. The event also is sponsored by the NV Energy Foundation, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Audacy Radio, KTNV CHANNEL 13, Nevada Public Radio and other donors. For specific authors and short biographies, updates and information, visit lasvegasbookfestival.com. 

City employee volunteers at the recent Las Vegas Walk 4 Water.

City Employee Volunteers Supported The Recent PRIDE Parade
& Walk 4 Water

This past weekend, city of Las Vegas volunteers supported the PRIDE Parade as street captains, assisting with parade logistics behind the scenes.

Volunteers also supported the Walk 4 Water at Springs Preserve by distributing T-shirts and registering participants for a 2.1-mile walk that raised awareness of the challenges millions of women and children face in accessing clean water.

To join an upcoming volunteer event, please visit CLV Volunteers Registration; friends and family are always welcome to join in.

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.

City employee volunteers for the 2026 PRIDE parade with Mayor Berkley's parade entry.

Upcoming Events

Civic Center Buildings Power Outage Test Friday, Oct. 16

Facilities will conduct a life-safety power system test at both Las Vegas Civic Center buildings Friday, Oct. 16. All power will go off in both buildings at 5 a.m. Emergency generators will provide emergency power for lights and critical systems. Smoke control systems on all floors will be tested. Power will be restored as soon as possible to Building B. Building A will be off longer for adding a new connection at the future Teriyaki Madness location facing Main Street. An announcement will be made that testing is over when complete, estimated to be by 9 a.m. Friday.

Employee Ofrenda-Making Free Workshop Oct. 22

Special Events staff member Jamie Zepeda is hosting an ofrenda-making workshop Thursday, Oct. 22, at noon for city employees in the NOW Cafe at City Hall. Ofrendas are appropriate for Dia de Muertos Nov. 1.

City Of Hope Walk Oct. 24

Saturday, Oct. 24, the city of Las Vegas will host the City of Hope Walk that starts at Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza. A city employee walking group will meet at the statue of the Mayors Goodman in front of City Hall between 7:30 and 8 a.m. If you want to walk with the group, Christie Garness will see you at the statue! Walk registration will be 8-9 a.m. on the outdoor plaza. Expect music, activities, food and fun after the walk. See the route map below.

Building Community to Make Life Better Living Our Mission Through Connection & Collaboration   At the city of Las Vegas, our mission is more than a statement — it is the foundation of everything we do: Building community to make life better. This purpose guides how we serve our residents, how we partner with local organizations and how we support one another as employees. Building community begins internally, with a

shared commitment to collaboration, compassion and meaningful impact. When we work together with intention, we strengthen our ability to uplift the broader community we serve.

One of the most powerful expressions of this mission is our dedication to increasing access to essential resources. By bringing services, providers and information directly to the community, we remove barriers and create opportunities for individuals and families to get the support they need to thrive.

The upcoming Fourth Annual Community Resource Fair, to be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Las Vegas Civic Center Outdoor Plaza, is a direct reflection of that commitment. This free event, organized by our Las Vegas Municipal Court, brings together dental services, managed care organizations, housing information, substance use prevention and treatment providers, basic needs support, social services and employment assistance — all in one accessible location. Open to Municipal Court participants and the community at large, the Resource Fair gives residents a welcoming space to learn, connect and benefit from the expertise of participating vendors.

Events like the Resource Fair are possible because of the strength of our internal community. City teams across departments collaborate to bring these initiatives to life, modeling the same unity and support we seek to build throughout the city.

That spirit of shared purpose will continue early next year at the Employee Values Conference, taking place Feb. 23-24, 2027. Save the date, so as we can come together to explore how our mission — building community to make life better — and how it shapes our workplace culture, inspires our service and drives the activities, speakers and vendors featured throughout the conference. This event is designed for all employees, reinforcing that building community starts with us.

Whether through citywide events like the resource fair or internal gatherings like the Employee Values Conference, we continue to demonstrate that when we come together, we create a stronger, more connected Las Vegas — one that truly makes life better.

Questions? Email OrgDevelopment@LasVegasNevada.gov.

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