Councilwoman Anita Wood's Ward 3 newsletter

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Thank you for subscribing to my Ward 3 update. This newsletter will keep you informed of important news and events taking place in Ward 3 and throughout our city. 


Meet our new firefighters

Nineteen new North Las Vegas firefighters hit the streets this month after graduating from the North Las Vegas Fire Academy. I’m proud to say this was one of the biggest classes we have ever graduated!


The new firefighters and firefighter/paramedics completed 16 weeks of intensive training and now are out in our community helping to keep all of our residents and businesses safe and secure.


To all of the graduates, congratulations! We are proud of you! 


FF Graduation

Celebrating our first responders

During a recent awards ceremony, the City and Police Department had the honor of recognizing dozens of men and women in uniform who keep us safe and make North Las Vegas a great place to live and do business.  

 

A total of 80 awards were presented to North Las Vegas police officers, first responders, civilian employees and volunteers.

 

The ceremony was an opportunity for us to highlight the extraordinary actions of so many of our employees, who go above and beyond to save lives, be heroes and selflessly give of themselves for others.

 

A big congratulations to all of the award recipients. We appreciate you!

 

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Chief Alex Perez and Assistant Chief Dave Noahr with Officer Michael Eggers, recipient of the Meritorious Service Award

Another business expansion

Congratulations to Cummins Inc. on the grand opening of its new 50,000 square foot service facility in North Las Vegas! The grand opening was a blast, with special guest NASCAR superstar Jimmie Johnson.


Cummins’ expansion to its new facility at 2807 E. Alexander Road adds more than $11 million of investment in our community and is proof that our easy business processes are helping companies succeed, grow and create jobs.


The day after the grand opening, Cummins hosted a job fair to hire for several technician and other positions.  


Cummins Grand Opening

Honoring a fallen hero

The City’s annual Raul Elizondo Day is always a bittersweet one. On the one hand, we remember a fallen hero taken from us far too soon. On the other, we get to spend the day with our wonderful North Las Vegas students, who show so much love and respect for our officers and this great community.


North Las Vegas Officer Raul Elizondo was killed in 1995 in the line of duty, but his legacy lives on in his namesake school, where our fantastic police officers have formed a strong bond with students. On March 8, they all came together once again for breakfast and lunch, a memorial ceremony, a parade and story time in the classroom.


Elizondo Flag NLVPDWood Elizondo Day

Opening soon

Residents and businesses soon will have more options for banking in North Las Vegas. 

 

The North Valley Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization, will officially open by March 31. The North Valley Credit Union, in the Hidden Valley Shopping Center at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Alexander Road, is expected to open in summer. 

 

North Valley CU Opening Wood North Valley CU Opening

A lovely lunch

Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and I enjoyed celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with some wonderful seniors at Silver Mesa Recreation Center!

 

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FAA public workshops

The Federal Aviation Administration will host a public information workshop in North Las Vegas next month to education people about a proposed Las Vegas Metroplex project. 

 

The project is part of the FAA's effort to modernize the National Airspace System using satellite-based navigation. Through the project, the FAA is considering improvements to air traffic procedures in the Las Vegas area to enhance safety, improve efficiency and help reduce delays.

 

 The North Las Vegas meeting will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 26 in the Grand Canyon Room of the North Las Vegas Airport, 2730 Airport Drive. People can attend any time during the meeting to learn more about the project.

 

Similar meetings will be held April 25 in Henderson and April 27 in Las Vegas.

 


Easter is coming

Join us for some springtime family fun at Silver Mesa Recreation Center.

 

Eggstravaganza Flyer

Information about careers in education

Interested in working in education or for the School District? Troops to Education will host informational meetings April 3 and May 4 to discuss with veterans, service members and spouses various opportunities for jobs in education.

 

The meetings will be at the Community Commons at Nellis Air Force Base.

 

Topics will include jobs available for people who have degrees in fields other than education but are interested in becoming teachers, as well as opportunities for those interested in jobs such as bus drivers, mechanics, security guards, custodians, food service workers, instructional aides and substitutes. 

Troops to Education

Save the date: Strengthening children and families

Southern Nevada Children First will host its 10th anniversary Gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 22 at Texas Station. The organization aims to strengthen the lives of children and families by giving opportunities to pregnant and parenting youth and young adults.


Since its inception in 2007, SNCF has helped more than 1,500 young families secure housing, education, financial services and physical and mental health care. 


Save the Date SNCF Flyer