As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

Shelley Berkley Returns to Public Service as Las Vegas Mayor - Nevada Globe

Credit: JewishInsider.com Shelley Berkley, a former congresswoman and longtime advocate for public service, will be sworn in as the new mayor of Las Vegas on Wednesday, marking her return to government after more than a decade. The 73-year-old Jewish Democrat, who previously served as senior vice president of the Touro University system, sees this role as the “capstone” to her career in public service. Berkley, who represented southern Nevada in…

Days before swearing in, Las Vegas’ next mayor says she’s ready to get to work

Las Vegas Mayor-elect Shelley Berkley outlined some of her plans and goals for the city.

As the next mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley marks her ‘last hurrah’ in public office

After more than 10 years away from government, Shelley Berkley, a former longtime congresswoman from southern Nevada, will be marking her return to public office on Wednesday, when she is sworn in as the new mayor of Las Vegas.For Berkley, a Jewish Democrat who retired last year from her role as senior vice president of the Touro University system, the chance to represent her home city as its chief executive is a capstone to what she characteriz…

Carolyn Goodman reflects on her time as Las Vegas mayor: ‘It’s been the best job’

The 25-year Goodman legacy running the city will end Wednesday when Mayor-elect Shelley Berkley assumes office, giving the ...