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Here are some links which may help you find answers to questions you may have about government services, information about government services, and community news and entertainment.
Commission District E
Let's begin with Commission District E which I currently represent. I often refer to this area as "the heart of Las Vegas."
Clark County residents are divided into seven Commission districts. District E is very roughly bounded by Flamingo Road on the south; Hollywood on the east; Bonanza and Charleston to the north; and Las Vegas Boulevard to the west.
I receive many calls on issues which are generally handled by local government instead of state government. Because of this overlap, I’ve appeared many times before city and county boards in support of neighborhood issues. In this area of town, many people are surprised to learn that the City of Las Vegas actually ends on the north side of Sahara Avenue.
Las Vegas, Clark County, and the State of Nevada
Of course, everything is within Clark County. But, for Commission District E it is important to note that if you have a question about zoning, street conditions, or graffiti and you live north of Sahara Avenue, you would contact the City of Las Vegas. If you live south of Sahara Avenue, you need to get in touch with Clark County. Here are the web addresses for each:
City of Las Vegas http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/
Clark County http://www.accessclarkcounty.com
The Nevada Legislature meets in Carson City every two years and--occasionally--in a special session. To learn more about the legislature, just click on this link:
Nevada Legislature http://leg.state.nv.us/
As you know, the Nevada Legislature is one of the three parts of state government: legislative, executive and judicial. To look at the various offices in the executive branch, this link will take you there:
State of Nevada http://silver.state.nv.us/
My site for putting neighborhoods first
I also sponsor a website devoted to bringing more people into the process of protecting and improving local neighborhoods and our quality of life. Please take a look at www.neighborhoods1st.com and tell a friend too.
Elections, campaigns and ethics
Within state government, there are two specific links you might like to look at if you are interested in politics and elections. For general information on elections, a look at election history in Nevada, or to see the contribution and expenditure reports of various candidates, I recommend the Secretary of State's Election Division. For questions on the ethical behavior of candidates, elected officers, and appointed officials, there's the official site of the Nevada Commission on Ethics.
Secretary of State http://www.sos.state.nv.us/
Commission of Ethics http://ethics.state.nv.us/
If you are not certain which elected officials represent the area where you live, you can find more information through the Clark County Election Department website.
Clark County Election Department http://www.co.clark.nv.us/election/home.asp
Other governmental agencies
There are a number of governmental agencies that also have a direct impact on our lives but aren't usually found in any of the websites above. Here are some links to them.
Las Vegas Valley Water District http://www.lvvwd.com/
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. http://www.lvmpd.com/
Clark County Health District http://www.cchd.org/
McCarran International Airport http://www.mccarran.com/
Clark County School District http://www.ccsd.net/
Of interest to seniors
The American Association of Retired Persons is well known on the national level. You can log on at http://www.aarp.org/
AARP has state groups too. They can be found through the national site, or if you want to skip right to Nevada AARP, use this shortcut http://www.aarp.org/states/nv/
Another group making its voice heard on seniors’ issues is the Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans. They’ve recently launched a website at http://www.naraonline.org and, while it is still in development it offers some good perspectives.
Entertainment you can be proud to listen to
And, if you are like me and want to catch lots of news without the commercial interruption, the old KNPR 89.5 FM split into two new stations. The news—and my very favorite "Car Talk”—is is now at News KNPR 88.9 FM. You can check them out at: http://www.knpr.org/
If you have a classical side and want a wide range of great classical music from string quartets to full orchestras, then the new Classical KCNV 89.7 FM is your spot. You can learn about them by clicking on: http://www.classical897.org/
Then there's the straight ahead jazz of KUNV 91.5 FM with twenty-four hours of jazz each day, Monday through Friday, and a mix from African to bluegrass to salsa on Saturday and Sunday. If Miles and Monk and Coltrane are your groove, tune in or check their site at: http://www.kunv.org
And remember, if you like what these three fine public radio stations offer, they certainly appreciate your donations which help keep them on the air. My husband and I volunteered during a KUNV pledge drive, and we had a ball answering phones and taking pledges.
News and Views to Use
For a fast check of some of the local news sources, an update from the Democratic party, and reading the bloggers who work to keep us all honest, I click on...
The Las Vegas Review-Journal: www.lvrj.com
The Las Vegas Sun: www.lasvegassun.com
City Life, an alternative news weekly: www.lasvegascitylife.com
Las Vegas Weekly, an alternative news weekly: www.lasvegasweekly.com
KVBC, Channel 3 television: www.kvbc.com
KLAS, Channel 8 television: www.klastv.com
KLVX, Channel 10 public television: www.klvx.org
KTNV, Channel 13 television: www.ktnv.com
I’m a life-long Democrat and I recommend that you take a look at the official site for the state party: www.nvdems.com
The Clark County Democratic Party has launched its website, too. Check them out at www.clarkcountydemocrats.org
Steve Sebelius, Len Butcher and Ian Mylchreest—all professional journalists based in Las Vegas—hold forth on a joint blog: www.valleyblogs.com
Jon Ralston, television and print observer of things political, posts his musings at: http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/ralstons-flash/
Hugh Jackson subtitles his site Progressive News and Opinion and he takes on almost everyone at: http://www.lasvegasgleaner.com/
To see how the northern part of Nevada views state and Clark County issues, click on Anjeanette Damon's Inside Nevada Politics at http://www.rgj.com/blogs/inside-nevada-politics/
Sam Shad hosts a news and interview program, Nevada NewsMakers, based in Reno but aired in Las Vegas on Channel 3, NBC and Channel 123, Cox and frequently interviews statewide or Clark County figures and can be seen in streaming video at http://nevadanewsmakers.com/
Adopt a pet
 My husband and I enjoy our dogs and try to give them a good home. From young children to the elderly, pets can provide companionship, love and fun. Yet we have thousands of stray animals—often deserted by their owners—which are put down each year. For a low fee, you can do something to save an animal and bring happiness into your home by adopting a pet. Here are three of the most reputable sources in Southern Nevada. Please take a look.
The City of Las Vegas in conjunction with the Lied Animal Foundation has pages and pages of animals in need of adoption
http://www.animalfoundation.com/
The Las Vegas Humane Society’s informational site carries specific adoption information at http://www.lvvhumane.org/index.html
The Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operates a no kill animal sanctuary and lists animals available for adoption at http://www.nevadaspca.org/
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