Sherry Strothers

Taxes / Budget Property-tax relief options. Infrastructure / Transportation Public-Private Partnerships with Accountability: New development must serve our residents first. Any city-supported project will prioritize community benefits, job creation, cultural preservation, and affordability. Infrastructure / Transportation Upgrades to sidewalks, drainage, and utilities to add value and reduce maintenance costs. Defense / Veterans Housing alone is not enough. We must coordinate employment and training pathways (linking to my apprenticeship agenda), mental health support, and a local stability fund to help with move-in costs and prevent homelessness before it starts. Abortion / Contraception Defend access in North Las Vegas. Ward 1 is home to a Planned Parenthood health center. I'll stand against any zoning, permitting, or code enforcement effort designed to harass or shut down reproductive health providers, and support buffer-zone enforcement that protects patients and staff. Defense / Veterans A 112-unit veteran housing project was previously proposed for the vacant, commercially-zoned (C-1) lot at 3470 E Centennial Pkwy, across from the VA hospital. It was blocked because the zoning was only for commercial use. Now, with Nevada's AB 241 in effect, which requires cities to allow housing on commercial land, we have a new tool to overcome this barrier. I will champion the use of this state law to revive this project and get it built. Infrastructure / Transportation A New Main Library in a Central Location: Our city needs a flagship library near the heart of the community, with easy access by bus, bike, foot, and car. Ward 1 is the ideal location for it. Abortion / Contraception Reproductive freedom is the foundation of personal liberty. The decision to start a family, end a pregnancy, or get the medical care you need belongs to you and your doctor. Not a politician. I'm proud to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. I'll fight for reproductive health, rights, and access in Ward 1 and across North Las Vegas. Defense / Veterans I will promote mixed-use developments in Ward 1 that include affordable units and partnerships with nonprofits to convert vacant properties into housing with support services. Housing Fair Rental Protections: Tenants deserve stability and transparency. I will promote policies that create predictable rental increases and prevent displacement when large apartment complexes change ownership. Infrastructure / Transportation A Focused Ward 1 Revitalization Plan: We need targeted investment in our original neighborhoods, including upgrading sidewalks and lighting, installing updated signage, creating ADA-accessible walkways, and adding landscaping. Housing Home-repair grants for seniors and low-income homeowners. Housing Encouraging Responsible, Affordable Development: New affordable housing must be built with the community in mind, ensuring that new homes remain accessible to working families. Housing Expanding Down-Payment Help: I will support programs that help hardworking residents, especially long-time renters, become homeowners through down-payment assistance, closing-cost support, and homebuyer education. Infrastructure / Transportation A Downtown That Reflects Our Community: Downtown North Las Vegas has great potential, but it needs a clear redevelopment plan. I will champion a revitalization strategy that encourages façade-improvement grants for small businesses, pop-up markets for local vendors, public art, and transforming vacant buildings into small business hubs and youth centers. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Your safety should not depend on which part of the city you live in. Even with budget constraints, we can take immediate, practical steps to protect families, seniors, and children in Ward 1. Education Earn-While-You-Learn Opportunities for Teens: By building stronger relationships with trade unions and local businesses, we can open doors for high school students to gain real-world experience before they graduate. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Smarter Police Staffing and Recruitment: We need to use targeted tools like recruitment and retention bonuses, along with neighborhood-based assignments. This helps get more officers into our communities where they are needed most. Education Connecting Apprenticeship Partners to Our Schools: I will push for strong partnerships between our Ward 1 schools and Nevada's registered apprenticeship programs in construction, electrical, healthcare, IT, and other skilled trades. Education A Career and Trades Navigator in Every High School: Students deserve guidance from trained specialists who can explain apprenticeship options, potential wages, training timelines, and job placement opportunities.