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North Las Vegas is the 73rd largest city in the United States with about 296,653 residents, in Clark County. Here is who governs it, when they meet in public, and where the agendas are posted.
The mayor is elected citywide and four council members represent wards.
| Body | What it decides | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| City Council | Ordinances, the city budget, zoning changes, contracts, police and fire funding | Official page |
| Clark County Board of County Commissioners | County budget, sheriff and jail, public health, elections administration, county roads | County website |
| Clark County School District board | School budget, boundaries, calendar, curriculum adoption, superintendent | District website |
| North Las Vegas Planning Commission | Rezonings, site plans, variances and long-range land use recommendations | City website |
Regular meetings are generally held on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. at City Hall Always confirm the date and location on the official agenda before you attend, because meetings can be cancelled, moved or continued.
The main information line is 702-633-1000. City Hall is at 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, NV 89030, and the official website is https://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
Find the agenda for the meeting, check the sign-up deadline (many cities close the list before the meeting starts), prepare remarks for the posted time limit — usually two or three minutes — and state your name, your district and your specific ask.
No debates for North Las Vegas yet. If something is on the council agenda — a rezoning, a fee increase, a transit change — open the first debate and invite both sides.
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