A message from Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown
Welcome to the July 2016 Ward 2 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 2 and around our city.
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I am proud to say that more history has been made in North Las Vegas.
Recently, I and my City Council peers selected Ward 1 Councilman Isaac Barron as the City’s new Mayor Pro Tempore. He is the first Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem in all of Southern Nevada and only the second Hispanic Mayor Pro Tem in the state.
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This is a proud moment for me, to be able to pass this leadership torch to another trailblazer in our City. I was Nevada’s first African American female 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.
I was honored to serve as our City’s Mayor Pro Tem, and I know Councilman Barron will continue in the role with honor and grace.
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, 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.
A recent Valley View neighborhood cleanup was a success. Trash was cleared, debris was removed and residents were extremely appreciative. Thank you to all the volunteers who participated! Great work.
  
During a surprise event at the Pearson Center, Denver Broncos linebacker, Super Bowl 50 champion and North Las Vegas native Brandon Marshall received a proclamation from the City of North Las Vegas for his involvement and dedication to the city and its young residents.
“It's important for me to give back to my city,” Marshall said. “These are my people.”
Calling all North Las Vegans with a green thumb! The Zion Choice Neighborhood Community Garden now is open. Sign up today for a plot in the community garden or help build your own plot planter. The garden is at Zion United Methodist Church, 2108 N. Revere Street, North Las Vegas. Hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
 
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.
Spend an evening at the pool, swimming, singing karaoke or watching a movie.
2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road, 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) 633-2880 to reserve a spot.
2 p.m. Friday, July 22 at Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas
Magic at its best! Watch Doodad the Magician, aka local magician/entertainer Scott Dorfman amaze, with a one-of-a-kind magic show. The event, for children ages 4 and older, is free and open to the public. For more information, click here: North Las Vegas Library.
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