Major changes could coming for the City of North Las Vegas in the June primary. The city is having a Special Election in conjunction with the primary.

Two questions will be on the ballot regarding safety and services for the community including funding for the police and fire departments.

The City of North Las Vegas has two questions, known as Questions 1 & 2, for voters. Questions 1 & 2 will determine if North Las Vegas will continue to maintain two tax overrides that invest in Funds 268 and Funds 287 for public safety, police, fire, roadways, and parks. If passed, property tax rates will not alter for residents.

Question 1 (Funds 268): funds the North Las Vegas Fire Department and the Parks and Recreation Department including improving emergency response capabilities, equipment upgrades, training, and enhancing and creating new recreational spaces within the city including parks, pools, and community centers.

“It is 41 people that maintain streets, traffic signals, parks, firefighters, whether or not they have adequate equipment to provide 911/ EMS services,” Scott Black, The Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilman, Ward 3, detailed what passage of Question 1 will provide.

In 2023, North Las Vegas fire beat the national average response time by minutes, and EMS response time by several seconds. Question 2 (money 287): money for public safety enhancements notably the North Las Vegas Police Department. The fund also supports Community Corrections and Animal Protective Services.

“It’s very, very vital because it funds 65 police officers, corrections officers, their vehicles, their tactical belts, their protective gear. Sixty-five workers that serve our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” Black revealed.

The average response time for police in North Las Vegas for the 12 months ending on March 31, 2024, is 10 minutes and 10 seconds. The average police response time in the US is 10 minutes.

“We need to know sooner rather than later what tax funds we have,” Black stated. Black noted the funding that currently support these safety services have been in place almost three decades but are due to expire.

“A ‘yes’ vote is same cost, no change to the tax rate,” Black stated. Black noted that a ‘no’ vote on Question 1 and 2 wouldn’t cut taxes, the money would merely be allocated for other things.

Ahead to voting on June 11, 2024, North Las Vegas residents are encouraged to learn more on the unique website the city created: Questions1and2.org.