One of the biggest challenges that is prevalent at both a national and local scale is the shortage of skilled laborers.
I believe that we have one of the most progressive state governments in the USA. The American entrepreneurial spirit is alive in Nevada.
Las Vegas has always been a place to reinvent yourself; that needs to be true for local communities, organizations and communities in order to face challenges head on rather than scramble for a solution.
The biggest challenge facing Southern Nevada is reaching an agreement with surrounding states to address the water situation the West is facing.
Economic diversification continues to be a widespread challenge for Southern Nevada. For too long the economy in Las Vegas has been solely built on tourism. But there is so much more the city and region have to offer.
There are many demographics to homelessness, and each one has to be addressed specifically to ascertain the barriers keeping them homeless.
Las Vegas has always been a destination city to visit, but over the last 20 years it has grown exponentially to a place people want to live, which is great for the Nevada economy.
One of the biggest challenges that we are working on is helping people work on taking their first steps towards a healthier life.
Our city needs to continue to diversify and will need to keep up the expansion efforts during a potential recession.
We can’t ignore Lake Mead standing at a 22-year downward trend and now at its lowest level since 1937. It’s going to take all of us and those new to the area focusing on conservation.