A message from Councilman Isaac Barron
Welcome to the July 2016 Ward 1 update. North Las Vegas continues to make headlines as an epicenter for business and development, and as a city of choice for residents. It is my hope that this newsletter keeps you informed of all of the exciting news and events taking place in Ward 1 and around our city.
I am proud to say that more history has been made in North Las Vegas.
Recently, my City Council peers elected me North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tempore, meaning I will be tasked to lead the City if Mayor John Lee is unavailable. I am the first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem in all of Southern Nevada and only the second Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem in all of the state, an accomplishment that still leaves me speechless at times.
This is a proud moment for me, to be able to show you, my constituents, and all of our North Las Vegas children that someone who looks like me can achieve anything he or she dreams.
I also am the City of North Las Vegas’ first Hispanic City Council member. Our Ward 1 is home to the largest concentration of Hispanics in North Las Vegas, approximately 78 percent.
I take over as Mayor Pro Tem from Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown of Ward 2, who did an excellent job and served with honor and poise. In another first, Councilwoman Goynes-Brown was Nevada’s first African American woman Mayor Pro Tem.
Just as our City has done in business, economic development and government operations, North Las Vegas continues to lead the charge for progress in Southern Nevada, and I can’t tell you how honored I am to play a role in that.
Progress continues full-steam ahead on developing Apex Industrial Park, one of North Las Vegas’ most valuable assets and an essential tool to growing and diversifying the entire Southern Nevada economy.
On April 13, City officials helped electric carmaker Faraday Future break ground on a $1 billion, high-tech manufacturing facility at Apex. The groundbreaking was yet another exciting indicator that North Las Vegas is emerging from the recession a global technology leader and a true city of innovation, with Apex at the heart of the developments.
Brookings Mountain West, an esteemed think tank, estimates that an Apex buildout will pump a quarter of a trillion dollars into the local economy over the next 20 years – great news for residents and business owners who all will benefit from such a vital economic driver.
Moreover, since the Faraday deal was finalized, large companies from California, the Midwest and Europe have shown interest in developing additional facilities at Apex. Company executives have marveled at North Las Vegas’ lean industrial zoning policies and the City’s ability to help businesses streamline construction.
Faraday plans to begin grading its Apex site soon, and intends to hire 3,000 construction works and 4,500 permanent workers for its manufacturing plant. Car production is expected to begin in 2017.
In more Apex news, just one month after shovels hit the ground for the Faraday project, Hyperloop One officials completed their first public test of a revolutionary new transportation technology that promises to revolutionize high-speed travel.
Hyperloop One is building the world’s first test track for an electric transportation system that will be able to send passengers from Las Vegas to San Francisco in just over 30 minutes.
The company is actively hiring in Southern Nevada and plans to expand its testing in the coming months.
For the second consecutive year, North Las Vegas has achieved a balanced budget, which is a direct testament to the hard work and creative thinking taking place within our municipal boundaries.
Thanks to millions of dollars in additional revenue generated from streamlined business permits and innovative savings solutions, the City will be able to hire additional police officers and firefighters, as well as business staff to continue to attract industry to North Las Vegas and increase revenue.
The North Las Vegas Fire Department’s annual MDA “Fill the Boot” drive raised more than $22,000 for to help children with muscular dystrophy live longer and grow stronger. That’s $7,900 more than last year. A big thank you to all the firefighter volunteers and to all the generous community members who donated.
Visit North Las Vegas City Hall on July 16 for great music, tasty adult beverages, out-of-this-world barbecue and fireworks. Part of the city’s Tastes, Tunes & ‘Toons series, Grooves, Brews & ‘Que will be a delight for your taste buds and senses. Multiple artists will play R&B, soul and blues music, food vendors will dish up authentic barbecue delights, and a beer and alcohol garden will offer a variety of summer-inspired drinks. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
What: Grooves, Brews & ‘Que
When: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, July 16
Where: North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas
Cost: Free and open to the public
More information: Call (702) 633-2418.
4 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas
Keep your children's minds active during summer break with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities. Kids will learn about magnetism, electronics, rocks and minerals, slime, home building and more with hands-on activities they can explore at their own pace. Event is free and open to the public; for children ages 3 to 11.
For more information, please visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/library/index.php
Spend an evening at the pool, swimming, singing karaoke or watching a movie!
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas
Zentangle is a form of meditative doodling that results in beautiful images of structured patterns. Learn the basics during this free, 1.5-hour workshop, and relax your mind. Space is limited to eight people, so please call (702) 633-1070 to reserve a spot.
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4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas
Join a mad scientist at the library for learning and fun. Children can complete creative science experiments to learn about breathing, air and air pressure. The event is for children ages 5 and older, and is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/library/index.php.
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The Hispanic and International Day Parade is coming to North Las Vegas! The parade and a variety of events will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, near the North Las Vegas City Hall campus. Stay tuned for more details.
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