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Ashurst tops Fox for council seat

A contentious election year has come to a close in Boulder City as city council candidate Denise Ashurst has emerged victorious with a nearly 2-1 vote lead over sitting Councilman Matt Fox.

Animal lover launches anti-breeding petition

The issue of allowing and permitting the practice of commercial pet breeding in Boulder City has officially moved beyond the city limits.

City may be ready to boost water recycling

Even as other communities in the Las Vegas Valley have recycled water since the 1960s, the city closest to Hoover Dam uses up to 500 million gallons a year one time and then casts it away, lost to the air and desert.

City sued by former attorney

Former Boulder City Attorney Steven Morris filed a lawsuit against the city Friday, Dec. 2, alleging his civil rights were violated.

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Proposed historic preservation ordinance rejected

The proposed historic preservation ordinance was unanimously rejected by members of the Planning Commission during a special meeting in front of a packed crowd Aug. 31.

Congress to consider bill that would award city $1 million

Boulder City could be getting some help with renovating its wastewater treatment facility if Congress approves a bill that includes $1 million in funding for the project.

Jorgensen takes top spot in council race

Sherri Jorgensen appears to have been elected to the City Council during Tuesday’s primary election, while Cokie Booth and Matt Fox will likely face off in the June 15 General Election for the second seat.

City attorney finalists interviewed

The city is down to three finalists for a new city attorney and the council could make a decision about who to hire at a special meeting Wednesday, April 14.

Study proposes electricity rate cut

Boulder City residents could see a reduction in their electric utility rates if City Council follows a recommendation given in a recently completed study.

City puts details about pool project online

Boulder City residents have a new resource to learn about the city’s proposed aquatic center: www.bcnv.org/pool.

Voters reject new debt

With almost double the number of voters coming to its polls, Boulder City residents showed their reluctance to take on more debt in Tuesday’s election by deciding not to move forward with the proposed library renovation and not allowing the city to refinance its debt.

Parkway to get ‘complete’ new look

The final design of the complete streets project for Boulder City Parkway could be finished by spring, with construction starting as early as fall, according to a city official.

Mayor puts focus on city’s future at annual address

At the annual State of the City, Mayor Rod Woodbury presented several ways the city is planning to adapt with Interstate 11 opening soon.

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