Governor meets with Nevada's mayors to talk affordable housing, infrastructure improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 2:31pm
CARSON CITY — In case you missed it, last week, the Office of Governor Joe Lombardo hosted 14 Nevada mayors with the League of Cities at the Nevada State Capitol to discuss key issues facing local government, including affordable housing, infrastructure improvement, and licensing reciprocity.
“We enjoyed welcoming mayors from across Nevada to Carson City,” said Gov. Joe Lombardo. “As my administration fights for affordable housing, improved state infrastructure, and reduced regulations, it’s critical that we engage local leaders for their invaluable input and counsel.”
“Mayors from the Nevada League of Cities were honored to join Lombardo Administration leadership at the Nevada State Capitol,” said Glen Leavitt, the Executive Director of the Nevada League of Cities. “Governor Lombardo’s steadfast commitment to engaging local government leadership is evident, and we look forward to partnering with his administration for the benefit of Nevadans across the state.”
Throughout the meeting, staff and the attending mayors discussed:
— Working to eliminate red tape and cumbersome land restrictions so that developers can fast-track efforts to increase Nevada’s housing inventory.
— Simplifying Nevada’s professional licensing and reducing barriers to entry.
— Improving access to primary care and public health services.
— Expanding access to broadband services.
— Facilitating a business-friendly regulatory environment.
— Expanding access to alternative education opportunities for students.
— Working with our congressional delegation to free up more land from the federal government for housing to support Nevada’s growing workforce and economic development.
— Working to eliminate burdensome regulation and implementing licensure reciprocity.
— Working to evaluate infrastructure improvement needs across the state.
The meeting included Elko Mayor Reece Keener, Carlin Mayor Dana Holbrook, Lovelock Mayor Michael Giles, Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson, Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell, Gardnerville Ranchos Chairman John Sheridan, Yerington Mayor John Garry, Ely Mayor Nathan Robertson, Fernley Mayor Neal McIntyre, Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero, West Wendover Mayor Jasie Holm, Kingsbury Chair Natalie Yanish, Winnemucca Mayor Richard Stone, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, and Boulder City Mayor Joe Hardy.
