City of North Las Vegas Mayor Makes Nevada History
Dec 1, 2022
City of North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown Makes Nevada History
New North Las Vegas Mayor Breaks Glass Ceiling as First Black Mayor in the State
The City of North Las Vegas' new Mayor, Pamela Goynes-Brown, officially takes office today, becoming the first black Mayor in Nevada history. Goynes-Brown, a longtime educator turned public servant, previously served as Councilwoman of North Las Vegas' Ward 2 and was the first female African American Councilwoman in her previous role. She also was the first female African American Mayor Pro-Tempore, having served in that role twice. Goynes-Brown's recent election as Mayor continues her streak of breaking barriers.
After referencing records via the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Public Policy, the UNLV Oral History Research Center and relevant municipal leadership organizations, Goynes-Brown's victory sets a new precedent in Nevada's 158-year history and the approximately 400 mayoral elections of the State's 19 incorporated cities over that time.
Goynes-Brown leads the charge for the City of North Las Vegas, the third-largest municipality in Nevada and one of the largest minority-majority cities in America.
"Why has it taken so long?" Mayor Goynes-Brown asked. "I don't know, but I know it is happening right now and that is what's important — I'm so proud that the City of North Las Vegas has once again been the leader in making huge positive strides for our state and residents.
"It is an incredible honor to serve the constituents of the City of North Las Vegas, one of the most diverse cities in America," Goynes-Brown continued. "To set the stage for young boys and girls in North Las Vegas, to see themselves represented from the Mayor's seat to our Executive offices to the Team Members who serve our community each day, I believe the City of North Las Vegas embodies the beautifully diverse future of this country and I am honored to serve as Mayor."
The City of North Las Vegas was the first municipality in the state to formally recognize June 19 as the Juneteenth holiday when the City Council passed Resolution 2665 in June 2021. That October, the North Las Vegas City Council approved updated contracts with employee bargaining units to add Juneteenth as an official City holiday and close City facilities in recognition. The City of North Las Vegas currently has a bill at the State Legislature proposing to make Juneteenth a State Holiday, as well as a bill proposing to allow people who are legally authorized to work in the United States to become peace officers, removing the requirement that they be a U.S. citizen.
"We must continue to call out institutional racism. We must continue to work to bring equity to all aspects of government. I look forward to working to continue to make strides for our community and for the people of color who call it home," said Mayor Goynes-Brown. "As I take office, the City of North Las Vegas will continue to advocate and prioritize our diverse residents and their needs."
For more information on all of these efforts and more, visit www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
About The City of North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas stretches across the northern rim of the Las Vegas Valley and is home to more than 275,000 residents. As a premier place to live, work and play, North Las Vegas leads the valley in new home development while maintaining a longstanding tradition of successful economic development in a business-friendly environment. The City of North Las Vegas' fast and faster approach has made the city a top destination in the country for development opportunities. North Las Vegas is a hub for new job creation and economic diversification that attracts global brands, innovative industries, manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics centers.
Contact Information:
Cheryl Bella
PIO
[email protected]
702-499-3930
Brittany Toth
Director of Communications
[email protected]
702-218-0232
Press Release Service by Newswire.com
Original Source: City of North Las Vegas Mayor Makes Nevada History
More News
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru Marks Anniversary Month
This September, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru marks its anniversary month with a collection of curated experiences that celebrate the original Maldives spirit, with an invitation to rediscover the island through marine conservation, island-inspired mixology, wellbeing and meaningful connection.
Innovate Canada 2026 Connects Global Event Leaders with Canada’s Technology Ecosystem
From September 8 to 10, 2026, Destination Canada brought together a select group of senior international association and corporate leaders to Québec City for Innovate Canada, an invitation-only program built around a simple idea: where an event takes place can shape what that event makes possible. This year’s program focused on digital industries and applied technology, with international leaders from organizations including Google, Informa, IEEE Communications Society, INFORMS, and Women in Tech Global engaging directly with Canadian expertise in artificial intelligence, quantum, cybersecurity, telecommunications, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Private Cabins and Slow Luxury: What’s New in Asia Rail
Japan's bullet trains are adding private suites, Vietnam is turning a slow railway into a selling point, and Thailand inches closer to linking Bangkok with China by rail The post Private Cabins and Slow Luxury: What’s New in Asia Rail appeared first on Business Traveller.
If You Want To Be The Smuggest Person On The Flight, Give These 33 Handy Products A Try
Everyone in economy is going to be sooooo jealous when you whip out your rotating phone mount and wrap your tray table in your "airplane pocket." View Entire Post ›
Planning To Travel More This Year? Check Out These 30 Products
Trust me — shampoo bars are a packing game changer. View Entire Post ›
31 Things You’ll Buy For Your Travels And Then Find Yourself Using All The Time At Home
Which might just serve as a reminder to book your next trip. There are worse things. View Entire Post ›
Style Edit: YDC 2026 spotlights Hong Kong’s fashion trailblazers
The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) has always been a barometer of the city’s creativity: a place to test ideas under runway lights. This year’s finale was held on September 5 during the closing of Centrestage – Asia’s premier annual fashion event hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) – and saw 10 emerging local designers respond to the theme “You” with collections rooted in memory and experience. The top prize went to Tsui Ao-lung for The Tide, a collection...
Hong Kong young fashion designers named at YDC as VIP judge Rok Hwang urges a customer, not a bubble
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong’s young fashion designer contest closed CENTRESTAGE with a champion drawn from Cantopop, a double prize for a drawing on memories of a ruined wedding and a public vote for the office junior. The VIP judge in the room told them to find a customer. The Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest has been organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council since 1977. Ten local finalists still have to walk four...
Style Edit: Loro Piana’s baby cashmere and summer-to-autumn layers
There are impulse wardrobes, and then there are considered wardrobes – the kind not shaped by seasonal novelty but rather by materials and craftsmanship with a longer story to tell. For Loro Piana, that story begins in nature: with the changing of the seasons, the knowledge of local herders, and the scarcest, most precious materials. At the heart of this philosophy is baby cashmere, a very rare fibre gathered from the first fleece of a certain breed of domestic goats (Capra hircus) when they...
Style Edit: Rolex’s timeless commitment to tennis shines at the US Open
When the greatest sporting achievements are forged, Rolex is there. The most iconic of Swiss luxury watchmakers marks the defining moments in the most resonant of athletic spectacles, supporting the leading competitions and events as both timekeeper and sponsor, in sports ranging from equestrianism to motorsport to golf. But nowhere is its involvement quite so profound as in the uber-glamorous world of tennis. Rolex is the official timekeeper of all four grand slam tournaments, beginning its...
How to Style like Michael star Jaafar Jackson with Prada, Malo and Brioni
Jaafar Jackson, who famously plays his uncle, Michael, in this year’s blockbuster biopic of the same name, recently turned 30 years old – and he had plenty more to celebrate. The Lionsgate-produced film is currently the highest-grossing biopic of all time, having crossed the US$1 billion mark globally in July. Nail the actor’s elegantly understated look at the Prada spring/summer 2027 menswear show with these impeccably designed pieces. Malo jumper Brioni trousers Montblanc sunglasses Prada...
Pick Your Favorite 2020s Shows And We'll Tell You EXACTLY Which City You Need To Book A Flight To
Brb, I'm reenacting "The Summer I Turned Pretty" scenes in Paris. View Entire Post ›
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.