SB

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 (19)(Parks Rec)

medium↑Nov 2026[45]

Nevada State Veterans Memorial Funding

$3 million grant accepted.

high↑Feb 2026[18]

FY 2027 Public Art Projects and Funding Allocation

$486,540 from the percent-for-arts fund.

medium↓Feb 2026[16]

Floyd Lamb Park Historical Signage Update

Costs for sign replacement will be evaluated by Parks and Recreation and Public Works.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Park Naming for Skye Canyon Substation Park

Standard signage and installation costs covered under internal project budgets.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Permanent Art Collection Management and Inventory Cleanup

No fiscal impact for accessioning; deaccessioned items may be donated or surplused.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

NAPC Forum Attendance and Commissioner Training

Training costs range from $5,500 for virtual sessions to $9,000 for in-person sessions, covered by existing budgets.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Northwest regional park on 147 acres

City-funded park development, with costs to be determined by future design and budget processes.

high↓Jan 2026[7]

Park Infrastructure Upgrades and Fitness Amenities

Funded through existing municipal parks maintenance appropriations.

critical↓Jun 2026[7]

National CAPRA Accreditation Achieved

Accreditation validates operational standards and administrative efficiency across the park system.

medium↑May 2026[4]

Library District Programs and Community Support Services

Supported by district funding, grants, and municipal partnerships.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Recreation Program Expansion and Universal Membership Growth

Supplemented by a $12,500 external foundation grant.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Expansion of Youth Summer Camps and STEM Programs

Programs are supported through existing departmental operational budgets and grant funding for youth activities.

high↓Aug 2026[2]

AARP Livable Communities Partnership and Age-Friendly City Status

60 new affordable units for low-income seniors; broader cost pressures on fixed incomes persist.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Public Art Master Plan Implementation

Funded via 1% of Capital Improvement Project dollars allocated to the municipal arts fund.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Angel Park Renovation Award

Not-to-exceed $2,646,446 from the Parks and Leisure Activities Capital Projects Fund.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Wildwood Park Renovation and Skate Park Addition

Funded through city park renovation capital allocations.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs Historic Signs Replacement

Funding sources are currently being evaluated through the Centennial Commission or city capital budgets.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Park Ambassador Program and Real-Time Reporting

None directly requested; utilizes existing administrative reporting structures.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Public Art Acquisition at 1300 C Street

Not to exceed $35,000 from the Percent for the Arts Fund.

Decisions during term (0)

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

No decisions found matching Parks Rec.