2003 State of the City Mayor Michael L. Montandon

Residential Growth

Clark County Land Bill

Development “North Las Vegas is one of the best cities in Southern Nevada in which to develop, according to a survey of top Nevada developers in a recent issue of Nevada Business Journal.” –Las Vegas Sun, North Las Vegas honored; A great city for development, May 3, 2002

Active Business Licenses

Business Retention & Expansion “The Potlatch project is the largest non- gaming expansion the agency has assisted with in Southern Nevada since it was created in the 1980s.” –A spokeswoman for the Nevada Commission on Economic Development, Las Vegas Sun, September 23, 2003

New Business Licenses

Cheyenne Technology Corridor

Technology Business Attraction “In terms of price, North Las Vegas is the best bargain around.” –Richard Fitzpatrick, president of the Internet Business Alliance, Las Vegas Business Press, Suburbs Chasing Tech Dreams, August 17, 2001

Assessed Valuation

Marketing

Family-Oriented Entertainment

In Their Own Words “North Las Vegas is the place to be in our region.” “Change is in the wind that will place the spotlight on the suburb and catapult it to the national recognition it deserves.” –Bruce Spotleson, Publisher, In Business Las Vegas

Redevelopment Commercial Rehabilitation Neighborhood Preservation Shopping Cart Ordinance CART Program

“The project would improve the city's economy by offering jobs and recreation to future neighbors.” –Bob Gronauer, Attorney, Kummer Kaempfer Bonner & Renshaw, Las Vegas Sun, The Cannery Casino in North Las Vegas, September 12, 2002

Casino Development

Upcoming Legislature

“We have a pool at our house, but it's definitely not like this.” –Courtney Doucette, resident, Northern View, Silver Mesa Aquatics: Pool makes big splash - Thousands turn out for opening bash, May 29, 2002

Recreational Amenities

Mature Park Renovations "This is a gorgeous park.” –Dorothy Walker, resident, Northern View, Ribbon Cutting: Park gets makeover, April 3, 2002

Public Safety

Beltway Opening “It certainly will provide some relief on local streets” –Charlie Kajkowski, Las Vegas City Engineer, Las Vegas Review Journal, February 21, 2002 “It’s going to open up the northern part of our city to development and make living up there very convenient.” –Jeff Herrick, Project Manager, Las Vegas Review Journal, February 21, 2002

Transportation

Aliante “There’s a real opportunity there to develop something special.” –John Kilduff, President, American Nevada, In Business Las Vegas, High Expectations surround North Las Vegas Master Plan, January 25, 2002

Aliante “It has the potential to create a nucleus of quality development that could spread north, south, east and west.” –Jeremy Arguero, Principal Analyst, Applied Analysis, In Business Las Vegas, High Expectations surround North Las Vegas Master Plan, January 25, 2002

Aliante “North Las Vegas is the new up-and-comer in Southern Nevada. We believe the northern part of North Las Vegas is going to be the new boom area locally.” –Sean Patrick, Director of Public Relations, Del Webb, In Business Las Vegas, High Expectations surround North Las Vegas Master Plan, January 25, 2002

Aliante “Upon launching sales at its Sun City Aliante neighborhood…it broke the record for most homes sold on the first day of sales by any Sun City community in Southern Nevada.” –By Jennifer Robison/Staff Writer, In Business Las Vegas, October 18, 2002

Aliante “The intent is to take the best of all the master- planned communities both here and around the country and incorporate them into this new master- planned community.” –John Kilduff, President, American Nevada Corp, Las Vegas Sun, August 13, 2002

Where It’s Happening! “There is a force in place that cannot be stopped. North Las Vegas is simply where it's happening.” –Bill Curran, Curran & Parry, Northern View, January 30, 2002