Candidate filing for Boulder City’s 2022 municipal election began Monday and five residents have officially declared their intention to run.
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The community’s help is being sought in determining how the city should spend the $21.7 million it has been allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act.
The community, near and far, is throwing its support behind the Boulder City Animal Control Shelter, providing an unexpected windfall of food and funds for the facility.
Mayor Kiernan McManus and Councilman James Howard Adams have announced their intentions to seek re-election and Councilwoman Claudia Bridges said she will not be seeking a second term as the filing period for candidates nears.
Former City Attorney Steve Morris did not violate any state ethics law and was the victim of an ongoing retaliatory campaign by the mayor and members of the community, according to a consent order from the Nevada Commission on Ethics.
Boulder City Mayor Kiernan McManus touted the community’s achievements and ability to persevere at the annual State of the City address.
A citywide power outage is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 22, as the city’s electrical division upgrades the 69-kV line between Buchanan Boulevard and the Boulder City Tap.
Residents will not have to follow new restrictions for their pets after City Council failed to pass changes to the leash ordinance despite the animal control department saying they were needed.
Boulder City has new legal representation to help with its real estate, utility and energy contracts.
Boulder City’s scheduled replacement of its water meters received a boost by way of a $75,000 federal grant for the project.
Pet owners could have different restrictions to follow if City Council approves a new ordinance at its next meeting.
Boulder City Fire Department is looking at adding as many as nine positions to improve its response time throughout the city.
The city is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Historic Preservation Award.
Steve Walton, former chairman of the city’s Planning Commission and interim fire chief, announced his intention to run for City Council on Tuesday.
Despite a dissenting vote from the mayor, Boulder City’s fund for a new pool is $3.1 million richer because of extra revenue received during the 2021 fiscal year.
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