Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Las Vegas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in public safety
New Fire Chief Appointment
After nine years, Fire Chief Joe Calhoun moved up to assistant city manager and Chad Oliver, a 2007 department hire who rose through the ranks, was sworn in as fire chief. Leaders framed it as proof the department's succession planning worked.
Fire Department Training Center
North Las Vegas just opened a sweet new training center for firefighters and paramedics, featuring the valley's only in-house ambulance simulator. This means our local first responders are getting top-tier prep to keep us safe in emergencies.