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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.
    Related votes
  • 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 (18)(General)

medium→Sep 2026[40]

Youth Grants and Community Service Initiatives

Involves review of existing YNAPP grant allocations.

critical↑Mar 2026[27]

Centralized Care Coordination and Resource Access

Potential allocation for staff and contractor training.

high↑Jan 2026[26]

Annual Reporting and Council Engagement

Null

medium↑Mar 2026[15]

capital project update

It's all about how your tax dollars are being spent on local construction and neighborhood improvements.

high↓Feb 2026[14]

Park Public Safety and Arrest Statistics

Maintains existing police patrol resource allocations.

high↓May 2026[13]

Federal Land Disposal and SNPLMA Process Improvements

Direct impacts on local municipal revenues and capital improvement funding generated through federal land auction proceeds.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Alignment with State Law

Reduces permitting costs and removes expensive special use permit requirements for homeowners.

high↑Oct 2026[12]

short-term rental enforcement

You could be on the hook for thousands if you accidentally buy a property with a hidden, unpermitted rental history.

critical→Oct 2026[12]

Clark County Interlocal Agreement & Fire Services Disparity

The current service imbalance equates to the operational cost of two city fire stations, estimated at roughly $9 million annually in labor alone.

high↓Jun 2026[6]

Implementation of Urban Heat Mitigation Plan

Future city budgets will need to support expanded cooling center operations, public hydration infrastructure, and enhanced urban forestry initiatives.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

Municipal Financial Consulting Services Contract

Not-to-exceed $150,000 annually for up to six years from the LVRA Debt Service Fund.

high↓Aug 2026[5]

LVCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Estimated fiscal impact not to exceed $17,784,058 across various funds.

high↑May 2026[5]

data center moratorium

This pause could slow down tech-sector investments, but it might save taxpayers from footing the bill for future water and power upgrades.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

workplace shooting lawsuit

Taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive payout if the city is found negligent in its security practices.

medium↓Oct 2026[2]

film credits

It doesn't cost taxpayers a dime, but it's a clever way to boost local tourism marketing without spending on ads.

medium→Mar 2026[0]

government services

You'll save on gas and time by handling your passport needs locally instead of driving all over the valley.

high→Jun 2026[0]

AI data center moratorium

While this pauses quick tech investments, it protects taxpayers from footing the bill for sudden strain on our water and power utilities.

high↓Apr 2025[0]

State of the City address

It’s your best quick look at where city tax dollars may go this year—though the source doesn’t list specific dollar amounts.

Decisions during term (36)

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

approvedVoted yes7-0Nov 4, 2026

For possible action to approve the ratification of Renee Baker in a Council support position as a Special Assistant to Council in the Ward 4 office ($75,331 + Benefits - General Fund) - Ward 4 (Allen-Palenske)

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-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: L (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), DR (DESERT RURAL DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), O (OFFICE), NMXU (NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED-USE CENTER) AND MXU (MIXED USE) TO: PF (PUBLIC FACILITY)

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0374-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: RNP (RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION) TO: L (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)

approved6-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0374-GPA2 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - TO AMEND THE LAS VEGAS 2050 MASTER PLAN EXISTING & PLANNED TRAIL MAP TO REMOVE A PORTION OF A PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN TRAIL ALIGNMENT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET EAST OF HUALAPAI ROAD, SOUTH OF…

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0378-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PF (PUBLIC FACILITY) TO: ML (MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)

approved7-0Nov 4, 2026

26-0378-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [PF (PUBLIC FACILITY) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: R-SL (RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT)

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)

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0231-ZON1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [TC (TOWN CENTER) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] AND C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) TO: T-C (TOWN CENTER)

approved7-0Oct 21, 2026

26-0243-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) TO: M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)

approved6-0-1Oct 13, 2026

Toll South LV General Plan Amendment and Subdivision on Hualapai Way

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Toll South LV General Plan Amendment and Subdivision (Radley-Soft Shimmer)

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Toll South LV General Plan Amendment and Subdivision (Radley-Larry McBryde)

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Stajif Investments General Plan Amendment and Rezoning on Iron Mountain Road

denied0-7Oct 13, 2026

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

approved6-0Sep 16, 2026

26-0236-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND PF (PUBLIC FACILITY) TO: ML (MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)