We generally expect our leaders to be educated, smart, and well-informed. More often than not, we support, elect, and follow those who appear to have an answer for everything. But good leaders don’t know everything. And the very best ones know that they don’t know everything.
Boulder City residents occasionally ask how the city is able to have one of the lowest property tax rates in the state, and still provide needed functions such as police, fire, and public parks. In addition to land leases that provide 35% of our general fund budget, we also look at ways to keep costs down. As the city’s Purchasing, Grants and Risk manager for the last eight years, I have seen the city make decisions that keep us lean.
I have a lot on my heart these days. The good news is that my heart is in great health. So… allow me to start with that.
Living in Southern Nevada, we know there comes a point each summer when opening the front door feels more like opening up the oven.
Where does the time go?
Several folks have recently called James Comey a “dirty cop.” I am not one of those people.
In April 2014, Warren Harhay found out some bad news: A diagnostic procedure he had related to his heart had the unfortunate side effect that led to the failure of his kidneys and he would be on dialysis for the rest of his life.
When I wrote last year to advocate the formation of a Boulder City Utilities Commission, I tossed out a grab bag of issues to work on but never hinted at what should be the top priority. We know that outrage over rate rises has driven most of the controversy. But those increases are a done deal. So what should be the focus of the commission?
One of my favorite children’s books is “Enemy Pie” by Derek Munson. It’s about a boy whose No. 1 enemy — his only enemy — is the new kid on the block. The new kid laughed at him when he struck out and didn’t invite him to his trampoline party.
In 1975, actors Gene Hackman and Candice Bergen came through Boulder City to film a Western movie titled “Bite the Bullet.” A Columbia Pictures film, “Bite the Bullet” is the true story of 700-mile, cross-country horse race.
On April 12, 2015, officers arrested Freddie Gray, who sustained injuries during the arrest and transport that would lead to his death. That incident sparked a debate in this nation in regards to race, power, restraint and how we handle/treat the men and women we give additional power to in hopes they will protect us.
In early January, the Department of Veterans Affairs held its quarterly town hall meeting and resource fair at its Southern Nevada Healthcare System facility in North Las Vegas. Some 50 government and community organizations came together to provide information for veterans, family members and caregivers.
Talk about perfect timing.
When walking into the Boulder City High School cafeteria last Wednesday, it was almost like stepping back in time nearly 100 years.
Featuring a roster full of key returnees, Boulder City High School girls volleyball is looking to make an extended postseason run this season.
Coming off a state championship, Boulder City High School girls tennis is coming into the season with some question marks.
