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Hello Residents,
I am blessed to be serving you another year and taking part in all the plans to grow our beautiful city. This year will be one of positivity, development, and fun as we have so much in store!
As we review our last month of 2022, I want to take a moment to highlight some things we have coming up, like our Job Fair on February 9th! I am so happy to have so many opportunities available for YOU to join our team, so please come out and be a part of the best! Additionally, I want to remind everyone of the volunteer opportunity we have coming up on the 26th, the Southern Nevada Homeless Census.
I wish you all a wonderful and safe new year, and look forward to connecting with and updating you all each month.
Yours in service,
Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown
News From Your Mayor
Lighting up the torch of VICTORY!
I am thrilled to share that on Sunday, December 18 I was invited to light the torch at a Raiders game against the Patriots at Allegiant Stadium! (Not to mention, they ended up winning the game 30-24!)
It was such an honor to be selected to light the Davis Memorial Torch as the Las Vegas Raiders commemorate the Inspire Change initiative advancing social justice, police-community relations, education and economic advancement.
Shop with a Cop!
On December 14th at 6 a.m., over fifty North Las Vegas Police Officers took 45 children, including at-risk youth and those experiencing medical hardships, to Target in North Las Vegas to pick out toys, clothes and more for their 22nd annual Shop With a Cop event.
The morning started with a surprise visit from Santa and City of North Las Vegas leadership, including City Manager Dr. Ryann Juden, Chief of Police Jacqueline Gravatt and members of the City Council, Scott Black and Richard Cherchio.
Thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible: Candlelighters, Positively Kids, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, ProCare Hospice and Clark County School District.
Trip to Washington DC!
It was an honor and a privilege to travel to Washington DC to represent the City of North Las Vegas!
During my trip, I was invited to meet with President Joe Biden, The Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, Secretary Marcia Fudge, Department of HUD, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Department of Transportation, Secretary Marty Walsh, Department of Labor, Julie Rodriguez, Senior Advisor and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Ambassador Susan Rice, Director of Domestic Policy Council, Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor, and the White House infrastructure team.
Together, we discussed important federal policy and programs that the City of North Las Vegas has and will continue to utilize and leverage for the direct benefit of its residents.
For more about my trip, check out: https://www.ktnv.com/news/biden-administration-talks-covid-19-aid-with-north-las-vegas-mayor
Not-so-MICRO Grants!
It was an absolute honor to award $265K in micro grants to schools across our City at our council meeting on Wednesday, December 21. These funds, made possible through the federal pandemic relief funds, were designated to programs that could help boost student and teacher achievement.
During our application process, we received more than 50 applications and awarded 31 projects to teachers and administrators, with several schools getting multiple awards. It was the perfect holiday gift to be able to provide much needed funding to these schools and programs to help our students and teachers lead a successful educational journey.
Thank you to our Community Services and Engagement team for making this program possible, and to our educators who fight for a better education.
For more information, read the article here.
Holiday Toy Giveaway
The City of North Las Vegas hosted a Holiday Toy Giveaway at Liberty Park December 17. Council members, City staff and more than 80 community volunteers participated Saturday morning by giving out free toys to children.
Children were filled with excitement and Joy as they approached the tables full of toys that were categorized by age groups making it accessible for kids to pick up their own favorite items. Kids and their families were treated to cupcakes and cookies, tunes spun by Fiesta! 98.1FM, live Christmas singing and the chance to meet and snap a photo with Santa with a staged backdrop for a lovely memory.
The season’s good cheer was on full display with impromptu frisbee and soccer games breaking out on Liberty Park’s lawn between the kids, NLV Police Department and City staff. The event was made possible by community partners: Reignited Worship Center, NaphCare, Reignited Women International and Toys for Tots.
Business of the Month: January 2023!
Last week I was proud to be a part of the celebration of local business, Bob's Market, located in Ward 4 as the first Business of the Month this year!
Bob's Market is playing an important role in our community by providing food and goods to residents who otherwise would not have easy access to a supermarket. This is so important to our area’s families and seniors. Bob's Market is a beloved business in the community and takes great care of all customers that enter their store!
Thank you for all you do, and I look forward to watching your continued success and maintaining our partnership!
When Life Gives You Lemons...
North Las Vegas City Council had the honor of recognizing six-year-old Henry Williams for his charitable donation of over $800 to the American Red Cross Foundation. This donation came from Henry's very own lemonade stand that he started after watching an episode of Sesame Street where the characters started their own stand.
Henry's lemonade stand raised hundreds of dollars which his family then matched and donated to the charity of Henry's choice, the American Red Cross Foundation.
Henry sets a great example that kindness and giving back has no age limit, and we can not wait to see the amazing things he will do in the future!
Volunteer with the City of North Las Vegas
The City of North Las Vegas is excited to provide the community an easy way to volunteer with the City and give back to their community!
The public can register at the new volunteer website - https://www.volunteercnlv.com/ - peruse upcoming opportunities and sign up all online!
Whether you’re looking for an opportunity for yourself, something you can do with your children, completing a student service learning requirement, or want to get your work team out together helping others, we would love your time, skills and knowledge.
Coming up later this month, the City will be participating in the annual Homeless Census Point in Time Count on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Volunteers are strongly needed to canvas North Las Vegas and obtain a visual count and complete surveys of unsheltered homeless individuals and families.
To volunteer for this event or check out the list of current opportunities, just click here.
2023 Nevada Homeless Census
The City will be participating in the annual Homeless Census Point in Time Count on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Volunteers are strongly needed to canvas North Las Vegas and obtain a visual count and complete surveys of unsheltered homeless individuals and families. Sign up and volunteer at https://www.volunteercnlv.com/.
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