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Shelley Berkley

Mayor2024-2028

About

Shelley Berkley's mayoral platform centers on robust public safety measures, preventing urban deterioration, and managing major city events securely. Her priorities emphasize maintaining order and safety in Las Vegas compared to other major metropolitan areas.

Campaign promises (2)

  • public-safety
    Mayor Shelley Berkley stated that she will not allow Las Vegas to become like San Francisco or Los Angeles, focusing on public safety and urban management.
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  • public-safety
    Plans to reopen First Friday may include implementing safety measures such as age limits and metal detectors.

At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
9:40
Avg per meeting
1:56
Segments
118

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical→Jan 2026[26]

Major Development Projects and Land Resources

None directly to the city budget at this stage, with land acquisition and infrastructure handled by the master developer.

high↑Apr 2026[25]

Huntridge Theatre Public-Private Partnership and Non-Profit Transition

No public money is being requested this year, but any future city role could affect the general fund starting in FY 2027-28.

high↑May 2026[21]

Special Improvement District No. 820 (Summerlin Village 28A) Infrastructure and Bonds

Involves public improvement financing and bond issuance for Summerlin Village 28A development.

critical↓Jul 2026[18]

Charleston and Westwood Medical Office Development

Represents a major private investment in the city's medical district.

critical↓Jan 2026[17]

Redevelopment Area 3 Establishment

Sets baseline tax records that will direct tax increment financing revenues toward future redevelopment projects.

high↑Nov 2026[15]

Arts District adaptive reuse project at 814 South Third Street

Up to $4.2 million in RDA Special Revenue Fund dollars, only released if Third Street raises the rest of its $7M+ project budget.

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

Marble Manor Redevelopment and Choice Neighborhoods Initiative

$900,000 total from the Capital Projects Fund.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Commercial Visual Improvement Grant for South Decatur Boulevard

Not-to-exceed $29,500 from the RDA Special Revenue Fund.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Las Vegas Museum of Art Agreement Amendment

Reallocates $1.25 million within existing project funds, reducing the remaining allocation for the large museum building to a little over $8 million.

high↓Apr 2026[13]

Older Adults Home Modification Program Outreach and Implementation

Programs offer grants up to $24,999 for home rehabilitation and specialized financial assistance funded by federal HUD grants and local utility partnerships.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Johnny Tocco's Ringside Boxing Gym National Register Nomination

Funded by a $12,200 state grant with $5,000 in previously approved city match; listing could make the property eligible for preservation grants.

high↑Apr 2026[11]

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Near Shadow Ridge High School

Funded through the city's holistic neighborhood traffic calming program budget.

critical↑Apr 2026[11]

Medical District Land Acquisition for Higher Education and Healthcare

None for the ENA phase.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Downtown assemblage redevelopment

The disposition and redevelopment of 11 acres of publicly assembled downtown land is one of the largest pending development opportunities in the city core.

high↓Jul 2026[10]

Historic Fifth Street School Rooftop Safety Guards Funding

$95,856.45 allocated from Centennial Commission funds.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Northwest valley subdivisions on abeyance

Would add hundreds of homes in the northwest valley if approved.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Affordable mixed-use housing at McWilliams and H

Adds housing units and commercial space in Ward 5; construction and public subsidy details not specified.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Downtown affordable housing project delay

The rebid could materially change project costs and the public subsidy needed to deliver the affordable housing units.

medium↑Jul 2026[10]

developer litigation

Local taxpayers could be on the hook for billions of dollars if the city loses these massive developer lawsuits.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Affordable Housing at 930 Morgan Avenue

Up to $1.75 million in grant and housing funds.

Decisions during term (199)

Recorded while Berkley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

Community development consent (item 46)

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

For possible action to approve the acceptance of a donation award from the State of Nevada in the amount of $3,000,000 to support the development of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial at the Thunderbird Family Sports Complex located at…

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0386-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0386-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0388-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0388-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: R-TH (SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0420-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), O (OFFICE), R-E (RESIDENCE ESTATES) AND PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO: C-V (CIVIC)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0318 - COUNCIL REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: SNELL & WILMER, L.L.P. - OWNER: NEVADA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES III, LP ET AL - For possible action on a Council Review of the Approval of 26-0318 [SUP1 AND SUP2] by the Planning…

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0378-VAR2 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW PROPOSED INTERIOR AND PERIMETER WALLS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HEIGHT

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0379-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: ML (MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0379-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (PCD) [UNDEVELOPED (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: R-SL (RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0379-VAR2 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW PERIMETER AND RETAINING WALLS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HEIGHT

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 260144-DG-2, Security Services - Parking, located at various City-owned parking lots and garages in the downtown area - Department of Economic and Urban Development - Award recommended…

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0346-SDR1 - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: GARRETT B. LOGAN - OWNER: EL WALKER, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED PARKING…

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0300-SDR1 - APPEAL ITEM - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: LAS VEGAS BILLBOARDS - OWNER: 1837 CHARLESTON, LLC - For possible action on an appeal of a DENIAL by the Planning Commission of a Land Use Entitlement…

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0013-SDR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - APPEAL ITEM - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FOR A PROPOSED ONE-STORY, 2,921 SQUARE-FOOT AUTO REPAIR GARAGE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT RECONFIGURATION WITH A WAIVER OF TITLE 19.08 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO…

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0243-VAR1 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 1]

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0243-VAR2 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 2]

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0243-VAR3 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 3]

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0243-VAR4 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 4]

Voting record (12)(Development)

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Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Approve Resolution finding the project proposed by the Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) Agreement between the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and FBGM Investments, LLC, locate

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Approve Resolution finding the Agency Reimbursement Agreement (ARA) between the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and VGH Group 2 LLC (Tenant), concerning the reimbursement of the cost o

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Approve the Final Minutes by reference of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting August 19, 2026

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Approve Food Hall Stall License Agreement between the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (Licensor) and Raw LLC (Licensee) dba Gritz Café Express for stall two (2) at The Good Word Food Hall locat

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Approve Resolution finding the project proposed by the Commercial Visual Improvement Program (CVIP) Agreement between the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and STICKY IX LLC (Owner) and Ena

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Rezoning and Site Development Plan Review for Corner of Main Street LLC

Voted yesJul 15, 2026

Approve the Final Minutes by reference of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of June 17, 2026

Voted yesJun 17, 2026

Approve subject to condition(s), deleting Conditions 3, 4, and 5, and amending Condition 2 as read for the record: 2. All development shall be in conformance with the site plan and building elevations

Voted yesMay 20, 2026

FY 2027 City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency Tentative and Final Budget

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Adoption of Bill No. 2026-10 (Cashman Development Agreement)

Voted yesApr 1, 2026

Adoption of Bill No. 2026-11 (Grant Sawyer Development Agreement)

Voted yesJan 7, 2026

Approval of Summerlin West 24-Month Development Report

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