When I moved to Las Vegas almost 20 years ago, it was an affordable place to live and pursue your dreams. Rents and mortgages have risen much faster than wages here in the valley, and that’s not good for creating a healthy and diverse community.
Having the infrastructure keep pace with the population growth is the single largest issue in Southern Nevada.
We’re somewhat building upon a new foundation and reputation for our city post-COVID with all the new transplants, sports teams, etc. so we’re in a pivotal time both preserving and defining our community culture as we continue to expand.
I’m excited for the professionalism that’s emerging in a tricky real estate market. There are no more free lunches in the investing space. The companies left know how to work harder, smarter and are more customer-friendly than ever before.
I think the biggest challenge facing Southern Nevada is balancing the needs of many sectors. As a nonprofit executive, I see Southern Nevada as a metropolitan area that’s still in it’s infancy.
As a Las Vegas resident, I believe water conservation is crucial to our future amidst the serious crisis and population growth in Las Vegas.
Important challanges for the valley are diversification of our economy, increasing the quality of our education and having better medical care for our community.