City of Las Vegas

Welcome to our short-form series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions or interesting topics that don’t need a full podcast.

Episode 13 deals with the little-known history of Las Vegas divorce ranches. Today Las Vegas is one of the marriage capitals of the world, but during the Great Depression Vegas tourism got a boost from divorces. Some divorce ranches still exist as parks, but what is a divorce ranch? Why were they mostly used by women? Listen and find out.

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Welcome to our short-form series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions or interesting topics that don’t need a full podcast.

Episode 12 deals with the Covid-19 Coronavirus affecting everyone right now. Nonessential businesses are closed, but what businesses are nonessential? How can I find help? How can I help others and still maintain social distancing? Listen and find out.

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Welcome to episode 26 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new homeless ordinance approved by the city council on Nov. 6.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with the Director of Community Services Kathi Thomas Gibson and Veterans Community Advisory Board member Nina Ridgeway. They discuss and clear up misconceptions about the new ordinance that makes it a misdemeanor to camp or sleep in the public right-of-way in the downtown and residential areas. The ordinance was designed to help direct people to the city’s Courtyard Homeless Resource Center and other existing nonprofits to connect those in need to services and help break the cycle of homelessness.

Welcome to episode 25 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the new parks being built and renovated and recreation programs coming soon.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with new Director of Parks and Recreation Greg A. Weitzel. Weitzel holds more than 20 years’ experience in the urban parks and recreation administration field. Most recently he served as the Department Director of two of the largest parks and recreation agencies in Pennsylvania and Idaho. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Recreation and Park Association and chairs the Public Policy Committee.

Welcome to episode 24 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the current state and future of transportation in southern Nevada. How will the city and transportation-related agencies deal with the explosive growth of the Las Vegas valley and prepare for a technology enhanced future?

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Mike Janssen, the city’s Director of Public Works; Kristina Swallow, Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation; and, John Penuelas, Senior Director of Engineering, Streets and Highways for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

Welcome to episode 23 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode, we talk about the growing and ever-changing landscape of professional sports in Las Vegas. The city is fast becoming a professional sports destination due to the influx of new teams and new stadiums.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Las Vegas Lights FC Owner Brett Lashbrook and Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations of the Howard Hughes Corporation, the owner of the Las Vegas Aviators.

Welcome to episode 22 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In 2017, just months after recreational marijuana was legalized in Nevada, we chatted with guests from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Yes on Question 2 campaign to discuss what would happen next. A lot has changed in two years. In this episode, we talk about what has happened and new things on the horizon like marijuana consumption lounges.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Business Licensing Section Manager Darcy Adelbai-Hurd and dispensary owner Andre Rhodes.

Meanwhile, Shane and Natasha visit the world’s first and only immersive cannabis museum, Cannabition located in downtown Las Vegas.

 Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.

In Episode 11, we wonder what is a trigono? Why are we naming a new park after it? We also talk about film permits. When do you need a film permit? How much do they cost? Listen and find out.

Welcome to episode 21 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the new Master Plan being developed for the city. Cities in Nevada are required to develop a master plan to guide future decisions about their physical development. Master plans identify current issues and needs in the community, and set forth goals, policies and actions to address issues. They also contain specific functional areas that address many different and complex aspects of urban and suburban development, including conservation, historic preservation, housing, land use, public facilities and services, recreation and open space, safety and transportation.

The city’s current 2020 Master Plan, adopted in 2000 and updated periodically over the following decade, sought to address the challenges of rapid growth and transformation during the 2000s and 2010s. Since many of the goals and policies from that plan were achieved, it is now time to plan how our community will look in the future. The master plan team is made up of the city of Las Vegas, and the Smith Group and includes an executive steering committee and a citizens advisory committee.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Planning Director Robert Summerfield and Master Plan Citizens Advisory Committee member Amanda Klein.

Welcome to episode 20 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about items of interest on the 2019 Nevada legislative agenda.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Deputy Administrative Services Director Nicole Rourke.

For more information and to track bills in the 2019 legislative session visit: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/80th2019/

Welcome to episode 19 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about an exciting downtown enhancement project called Project Enchilada.

City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Executive Director of Community Development Tom Perrigo and City Attorney Brad Jerbic to talk about the project that will bring green, open space, illumination and overall stabilization to East Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 14th Street. 

PROJECT ENCHILADA TIMELINE:* 

NEON Illumination – May 2018-July 2019* 

• Surrounding business outreach 

• Stabilization of East Fremont Street from Las Vegas Boulevard to 14th Street 

• Intense landscaping upgrades 

• Address vacant lots 

• Restoration and illumination of the existing building facades 

• Restoration of power in the area 

• Illumination of building – exterior & interior 

• Illumination and reinvention of the alleyways 

• NEON sign restoration and illumination 

*Dates are approximate

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.

In Episode 10, we wonder who decides whether or not to put up a traffic light? Can I get one in the intersection near my house? We also talk about building permits. Do you need a building permit to change out a ceiling fan? Listen and find out.

Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. 

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.

In Episode 9, we wonder can a fire hydrant freeze? What happens if there’s a fire in freezing temperatures? We also talk about the changes to Short Term Rental regulations. Can you still have an AirBnB in the city? Listen and find out.

Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. 

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This short-form series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions.

In Episode 8, we wonder what is a city marshal? How are they different than Las Vegas Metropolitan Police? We also met with the city urban forester to answer your tree questions. How long do trees live downtown? What are some recommended trees for your Las Vegas landscape? Listen and find out.

Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies.