Weekly Update
Nov. 4, 2026
Breakfast On The Way Nov. 4
Honey Bear Bakery and Maria Valiente Cafe food trucks will be on Goodman Way on the south side of City Hall this morning, selling refreshments 7-10 a.m.
City Hall/Las Vegas Civic Center Employee Parking Update
Please Take The Employee Parking Survey!
City staff may immediately begin parking city-owned vehicles on the top floor of the 500 S. Main St. Parking Garage. If the top floor is full, then move down one floor.
With leasing of the Las Vegas Civic Center property finishing up, there may be a future opportunity for some city employee parking in the 500 S. Main St. Parking Garage. While most city employees would continue to use the City Parkway Garage (west of the railroad tracks), there may be a limited number of spaces in the 500 S. Main St. garage made available in 2027. More information is needed from city employees.
Please take the three-question employee parking survey by clicking the blue button below. Your answers will help to determine how the city moves forward with employee parking in the 500 S. Main St. garage.
Enchanted Tiki Cats
Lunchtime Concert, Farmers Market & Food Truck Thursday Nov. 5
Enchanted Tiki Cats Concert Begins At Noon
Take your lunch break outdoors at Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza with our Lunchtime Concert Series on Food Truck Thursdays. Grab a bite from one of our featured food trucks and relax at a table or bring your own blanket for a picnic. It’s an easy mid-day escape with live music and fresh flavors.
The farmers market will be available on the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food trucks will sell refreshments 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Goodman Way on the south side of City Hall. Food trucks expected are:
As always, food trucks are subject to change without notice.
The Enchanted Tiki Cats are a trio consisting of Brett Barnes (vibraphone, ukulele, vocals), Rob Edwards (upright bass) and Orlando Santos (drums and percussion).
The ensemble will perform on the outdoor stage 12-1 p.m. The band is at the forefront of the tiki, retro, cocktail music revival, performing the music of Arthur Lyman, Les Baxter and Martin Denny. They also are composing and recording new music in the Exotica genre. If you take that eclectic mix and add a serving of exotic Polynesian Island music, a splash of calypso, a mysterious dose of spy jazz and popular standards, you have the perfect cocktail (shaken, not stirred) of an enchanted event with this dynamic ensemble. The concert is free and open to the public.
Benefit Open Enrollment Continues Through Nov. 17
Benefits open enrollment continues through Nov. 17! Employees can enroll online for 2027 benefits through the employee portal. Select "Employee Center," then "Oracle Self-Service," "LV Employee Self Service," "Benefits." Carefully review the information and make your choices.
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.
Watch the 2027 benefits educational video before signing up for your 2027 benefits choices, if you missed the in-person sessions Oct. 14. Questions? Email HRbenefits@LasVegasNevada.gov.
Upcoming Events
Retirement!
Purchasing & Contracts Business Specialist Niki Gomoluh will retire in November after 21+ years of service. With your supervisor's permission, come say farewell Wednesday, Nov. 4, 3-5 p.m. in the Civic Center THEN Cafe.
You Are Invited To Walk In The Veterans Day Parade
City employees are invited to join the community to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade Wednesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10 a.m. You may bring your friends and family to join you as we walk with the city of Las Vegas entry. RSVP to Valentin Sanchez at vsanchez@lasvegasnevada.gov and instructions will be sent to you prior to the parade.
Free Veterans Appreciation Concert Nov. 12
Enjoy Farmers Market, Food Truck Thursday & Free Concert
Join us for a special midday celebration honoring our veterans at Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza! Take your lunch break outdoors and enjoy live music, great food, community connections, and resources for veterans and their families.
Enjoy a lively performance by The Swing It! Girls, a vintage-inspired vocal trio bringing swing, jazz, and early pop favorites to life with three-part harmonies, playful choreography, and retro style. The event also will feature a special live trumpet performance of Taps by T.A.P.P.S., a group of professional trumpeters dedicated to providing quality Taps performances at military funerals at no cost to military families.
Come hungry and grab a bite from a featured veteran-owned food truck, then relax at a table or bring a blanket for a picnic in the plaza. Local nonprofits, community organizations, and veteran-serving partners will also be on hand to share resources and connect veterans and families with available services. The event is free and open to the public.
2025 Employee Ugly Sweater Competition
2026 Employee Holiday Lobby Decorating Contest
Enter the employee holiday lobby decorating contest by emailing kcrompton@LasVegasNevada.gov with the name of your department/division, the location of your decorated lobby, and the contact person's email and phone extension no later than Dec. 14.
DECORATING RULES
- Decorating may begin Friday, Nov. 27.
- All decorations must be completed by Dec. 13.
- Lobby areas are considered to be the space between the lobby entrance and the badge access entry into the departments or office lobby.
- Any holiday theme is permitted (Toy Story, winter wonderland, Peanuts, Polar Express, etc.)
- Do NOT block power outlets, exits, fire sprinklers, elevator doors, cameras, art displays or any door entry.
- Floors with multiple departments may work together or decorate separately.
- No city Print Shop resources may be utilized.
- No decorations in the elevator bay of any floor.
- No decorations in the maintenance corridor on the east side of each floor in City Hall.
- Lobby must leave some furniture for people to sit down while waiting for appointments.
- Lobby decorations should not impact flow of traffic in the lobby.
- Due to the judges' schedules, no skits or presentations.
- Lobby judging in City Hall will begin Dec. 15 and/or Dec. 16.
- Facilities other than City Hall should sign up by Dec. 14. (Judges will travel to the off-site locations the week of Dec. 14-17.)
- The winners of the lobby decorating contests will be announced at the Employee Appreciation Holiday Festivities Dec. 17.
- All decorations must be removed by 6 p.m. Jan. 5, 2027.
Employee Ugly Sweater/Ugley Accessories Contest
Employees who wish to enter the Ugly Sweater/Ugly Accessories Contest to be held Thursday, Dec. 17, should be in the contestant line at 2:20 p.m. in Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza. There will be one winner for each category below.
- Ugliest Sweater / Runner-Up
- Ugliest Accessories / Runner-Up
- Most Festive Ugliest Sweater / Runner-Up
- Best Virtual Ugly Sweater (Photo submissions must be received by 10 a.m. Dec. 17.)
Employee Dessert Competition
Want to enter the Best Tasting / Best Looking Dessert Competition? Email Christine Wittwer at cwittwer@LasVegasNevada.gov with which competition you want to enter and what you are bringing. Bring your dessert to the tables in Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza between 1 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17.
The Employee Holiday Party will be 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, in the Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza. Can't make it to the holiday event? Send a photo of yourself in your sweater to kcrompton@lasvegasnevada.gov to enter the Ugly Sweater/Accessory contest.
2025 Best Tasting Dessert Winner Julius Lightfoot
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What's Right With You?
The Science of Character Strengths
What if personal and professional growth started not with fixing our weaknesses, but with recognizing what we already do well?
We often spend considerable time identifying areas for improvement. While recognizing opportunities for growth is important, positive psychology offers another
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perspective: What happens when we intentionally build upon our strengths?
Positive psychology is the scientific study of what helps people thrive. One important area is character strengths — the positive qualities that influence how we think, feel and behave. Researchers have identified 24 character strengths, including creativity, curiosity, perseverance, kindness, fairness, gratitude and leadership. Although everyone possesses these strengths to varying degrees, certain qualities come more naturally to us. These are known as our signature strengths. Recognizing and intentionally using our strengths can support greater engagement, well-being and meaning in both our personal and professional lives. However, even our greatest strengths can become challenges when overused. Perseverance can turn into difficulty letting go, kindness can lead to overcommitting, and leadership can become controlling. The key is understanding when and how to use our strengths effectively.
Discover Your Strengths
Organizational Development and Training (ODT) is offering a two-hour introductory "Maximizing Strengths Master Class" Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 1 to 3 p.m., in City Hall Training Room 3, providing a preview of the full four-session "Maximizing Strengths Master Class" launching in 2027. Participants will explore the science of character strengths, begin identifying their signature strengths, and discover how a strengths-based approach can enhance personal growth, workplace relationships and professional effectiveness. As we approach a new year, perhaps the most valuable question isn't "What do I need to fix?" but rather, "What strengths do I already have, and how can I use them more intentionally?"
With your supervisor's approval, enroll in Oracle on the employee portal. Click “LV Employee Self Service,” then click “Training Home.” Select “Class” and put “Intro to” in search box. Click “Go.” Click icon below “Enroll.” Click the “Continue” button and follow remaining prompts.
Questions? Email OrgDevelopment@LasVegasNevada.gov.
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Chief invited the community to three different fire stations for push-in ceremonies recently. Mayor Shelley Berkley, fire staff and residents assisted the chief to push the new fire trucks into their bays. Shout out to Eric Sorenson for his camera and editing work on this video!
Set Your Watering Clock Yet?
Outdoor automatic watering is limited to one day a week November-February. Don’t forget to adjust for the time change and later winter sunrise. Find your mandatory watering day at snwa.com.
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