https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:12:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:12:00 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) The official city of Las Vegas podcast. The official city of Las Vegas podcast City of Las Vegas no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000331252051-qbjls8-original.jpg https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairsWelcome to the official city of Las Vegas podcast where we'll go behind the scenes to find out what makes your city government work, and how we are building community to make life better.socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.govCity of Las Vegas tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1271669221 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:11:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/what-is-being-done-to-fix-nursing-shortage-in-las-vegas 00:18:24 City of Las Vegas no Hear from two key staff members from the UNLV School of Nursing about the nursing shortage, what is being done to fix the nursing shortage, the education required for nursing and much more. Learn more about the Las Vegas Medical District: lasvegasmedicaldistrict.com Hear from two key staff members from the UNLV Sch… Hear from two key staff members from the UNLV School of Nursing about the nursing shortage, what is being done to fix the nursing shortage, the education required for nursing and much more. Learn more about the Las Vegas Medical District: lasvegasmedicaldistrict.com socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1262953498 Thu, 05 May 2022 19:47:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/vegastmi-affordable-housing-preservation 00:21:24 City of Las Vegas no According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a shortage of rental homes affordable and available in Nevada for households whose incomes are at or below the poverty guideline; there are only 20 affordable and available rentals for every 100 extremely low-income renter household in Nevada. The data shows that there is a deficit of more than 100,000 affordable and available rental units in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Housing Coalition was created to develop strategies and goals to address the state’s affordable housing shortfall through community action and policy changes. We are joined by the Coalition’s Executive Director Christine Hess and board member Patrick Petrie from our very own city of Las Vegas Office of Community Services team. According to the National Low Income Housing Coal… According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a shortage of rental homes affordable and available in Nevada for households whose incomes are at or below the poverty guideline; there are only 20 affordable and available rentals for every 100 extremely low-income renter household in Nevada. The data shows that there is a deficit of more than 100,000 affordable and available rental units in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Housing Coalition was created to develop strategies and goals to address the state’s affordable housing shortfall through community action and policy changes. We are joined by the Coalition’s Executive Director Christine Hess and board member Patrick Petrie from our very own city of Las Vegas Office of Community Services team. socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1237388545 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:09:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/how-the-future-for-water-looks-in-las-vegas 00:26:11 City of Las Vegas no On Aug. 16, 2021 the federal government, prompted by the low water levels in Lake Mead, issued a water shortage declaration on the Colorado River. In January 2022, Southern Nevada’s water allocation was reduced by 7 billion gallons, enough water to serve 45,000 homes This #WorldWaterDay we spoke with the Southern Nevada Water Authority about the community's allocation & conservation efforts. Learn more: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/lake-mead-water-shortage On Aug. 16, 2021 the federal government, prompted… On Aug. 16, 2021 the federal government, prompted by the low water levels in Lake Mead, issued a water shortage declaration on the Colorado River. In January 2022, Southern Nevada’s water allocation was reduced by 7 billion gallons, enough water to serve 45,000 homes This #WorldWaterDay we spoke with the Southern Nevada Water Authority about the community's allocation & conservation efforts. Learn more: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/lake-mead-water-shortage socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1212829630 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:23:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/twitter-spaces-homeless-outreach-and-programs-in-las-vegas 00:15:25 City of Las Vegas no People sometimes wonder if there is a homeless problem in Las Vegas. Like most communities there is but in this conversation on Twitter Spaces we hear from the city's Community Services Director and The Salvation Army on the many programs and services available to help the homeless like a homeless recuperative center, the new improved Homeless Courtyard, feeding and clothing the homeless, the MORE Outreach program , the Salvation Army and more. Learn more at lasvegasnevada.gov/homeless People sometimes wonder if there is a homeless pr… People sometimes wonder if there is a homeless problem in Las Vegas. Like most communities there is but in this conversation on Twitter Spaces we hear from the city's Community Services Director and The Salvation Army on the many programs and services available to help the homeless like a homeless recuperative center, the new improved Homeless Courtyard, feeding and clothing the homeless, the MORE Outreach program , the Salvation Army and more. Learn more at lasvegasnevada.gov/homeless socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1203712525 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:55:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/how-community-partnerships-help-support-our-education-system 00:34:04 City of Las Vegas no The pandemic has continued to challenge how our children are being educated. However, community partnerships have emerged as a bright spot and helped transform these challenges into manageable circumstances for many students. We’re discussing how our community partners are all working to support students. The pandemic has continued to challenge how our c… The pandemic has continued to challenge how our children are being educated. However, community partnerships have emerged as a bright spot and helped transform these challenges into manageable circumstances for many students. We’re discussing how our community partners are all working to support students. socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1194721993 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:28:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/breaking-the-cycle-of-sex-trafficking-in-las-vegas 00:22:52 City of Las Vegas no There are estimated to be more than 24.9 million people, adults and children, subjected to human trafficking around the world, including the United States. Sadly, Nevada ranks ninth in the nation for human trafficking. Many organizations in the community are working daily to support individuals who have been impacted by this issue, often on a 24/7 basis to meet the myriad needs of clients. There are estimated to be more than 24.9 million … There are estimated to be more than 24.9 million people, adults and children, subjected to human trafficking around the world, including the United States. Sadly, Nevada ranks ninth in the nation for human trafficking. Many organizations in the community are working daily to support individuals who have been impacted by this issue, often on a 24/7 basis to meet the myriad needs of clients. socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1186746103 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:42:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/cityoflasvegas/why-2021-is-the-deadliest-year-on-our-roadways-in-a-decade 00:21:10 City of Las Vegas no As we approach the end of 2021,we mark a tragic milestone - the deadliest year on our roadways in a decade. There has been a 24% increase in fatal accidents this year. We are joined by two experts in the traffic safety field to talk about the state of roadway safety and what more can be done to prevent this tragic loss of lives. Guests: Joey Paskey, Deputy Director/Transportation Manage, city of Las Vegas Public Works department Andrew Bennett, the public information officer for the Office of Traffic Safety and Zero Fatalities initiative for the state of Nevada. As we approach the end of 2021,we mark a tragic m… As we approach the end of 2021,we mark a tragic milestone - the deadliest year on our roadways in a decade. There has been a 24% increase in fatal accidents this year. We are joined by two experts in the traffic safety field to talk about the state of roadway safety and what more can be done to prevent this tragic loss of lives. Guests: Joey Paskey, Deputy Director/Transportation Manage, city of Las Vegas Public Works department Andrew Bennett, the public information officer for the Office of Traffic Safety and Zero Fatalities initiative for the state of Nevada. socialmedia@lasvegasnevada.gov (City of Las Vegas)cityoflasvegas,government,city,council,las,vegas,vegas,nevada,local,government,city,of,las,vegas,interviews,public,officials,city,manager,public,affairs