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Updates from Dr. Monica Larson, Ward 2 City Councilwoman
Councilwoman Larson publishes regular newsletters to keep Ward 2 residents informed about city council decisions, community events, and the issues that matter most to Henderson families. Browse the archive below or sign up to receive future editions directly in your inbox.
Purple Heart Day, National Night Out & Paseo Verde Champions
A packed month of community pride — from Purple Heart Day and National Night Out to the HPD Pins & Promotions Ceremony, AAG Awards, and the grand opening of Kesher Academy. Plus, a historic welcome home for Paseo Verde Little League: #1 in the U.S. and #2 in the world.
- Attended Henderson's annual Purple Heart Day Ceremony honoring veterans
- Celebrated National Night Out, strengthening community-police partnerships
- Attended Henderson Police Department's 2026 Pins & Promotions Ceremony
- Honored at the Asian American Group (AAG) Awards Ceremony
- Grand Opening and first Back-to-School Night for Kesher Academy, Henderson's first city-sponsored charter school
- New business development updates for Ward 2
- Welcomed home Paseo Verde Little League Champions — #1 in the U.S. and #2 in the world!
Community Celebrations, New Businesses & Henderson's Growth
Councilwoman Larson highlights community celebrations, new business openings, and infrastructure projects supporting Henderson's growth. She emphasizes veteran support, community outreach, and youth education initiatives. Key developments include Aldi's arrival, parks funding, and the Henderson Chamber's activities. She celebrates local milestones, promotes community safety, and underscores the importance of civic engagement and economic opportunity.
- Aldi opens in Henderson — new retail milestone for Ward 2
- Parks funding secured for community amenities
- Veteran support and youth education initiatives advanced
- Henderson Chamber activities and business openings celebrated
- Civic engagement and community safety highlighted
Parks Funding Approved, Fourth of July & Community Celebrations
Henderson voters approved funding for parks and community services, celebrated Independence Day and Juneteenth, and supported veteran events. Key activities included a Fourth of July celebration, Cardboard Boat Regatta, and free ice skating. New programs include Nova Southeastern University's healthcare training and the 'Check Your Seats in the Heat' safety initiative. Upcoming events feature a flashlight scavenger hunt and community festivals.
- Voters approve parks and community services funding
- Fourth of July, Juneteenth & veteran events celebrated
- Cardboard Boat Regatta and free ice skating held
- Nova Southeastern University healthcare training launched
- 'Check Your Seats in the Heat' safety initiative introduced
Early Voting, Parks Measure & Community Celebrations
Early voting is underway for Henderson's June 9 election, including a Parks and Rec measure and the Mayor's race supporting Michelle Romero. Events include groundbreakings for Community Ambulance and Six on Tin housing, Memorial Day tributes, Juneteenth celebrations, and Father's Day pool offers. Key initiatives focus on public safety, community development, and honoring local heroes.
- Early voting open for June 9 election — Parks & Rec measure on ballot
- Mayor's race: Councilwoman Larson supports Michelle Romero
- Groundbreakings for Community Ambulance and Six on Tin housing
- Memorial Day tributes and Juneteenth celebrations highlighted
- Public safety initiatives and local heroes honored
Parks Tax Renewal Vote, Golden Knights & Community Events
Henderson residents will vote in June 2026 on renewing a 12-cent property tax funding parks, recreation, and community services at no additional cost. The newsletter highlights local events including the Joe Brown Luncheon, UNLV track meet, health district, police graduation, air center opening, Golden Knights watch party, art festival, and farmers market.
- June 2026 vote on 12-cent parks & recreation property tax renewal
- Joe Brown Luncheon and UNLV track meet attended
- Police graduation and air center opening celebrated
- Golden Knights watch party, art festival & farmers market highlighted
- Health district updates and upcoming election details shared
Workforce Development, Women's History Month & Henderson Reads
Councilwoman Larson highlights community efforts in workforce development, health, education, and veteran support, including the Nevada Department luncheon, Women's History Month, economic awards, literacy initiatives, and the Henderson Reads Book Festival. She emphasizes fostering partnerships, recognizing local businesses, supporting veterans, and engaging residents through meet-ups and community events to strengthen Henderson.
- Nevada Department luncheon and economic awards attended
- Women's History Month and literacy initiatives celebrated
- Henderson Reads Book Festival highlighted
- Veteran support and workforce development efforts advanced
- Community meet-ups and local business recognition ongoing
Lunar New Year, Gospel Fest & Cultural Celebrations
Councilwoman Larson celebrated Lunar New Year with the Vietnamese community, emphasizing heritage and prosperity. She appeared on a local talk show, attended Gospel Fest receiving recognition, and engaged in community events including chamber breakfasts, meet-ups, and a flag football tournament. She also highlighted St. Patrick's Day festivities and Black History Month celebrations, focusing on community unity and cultural resilience.
- Lunar New Year celebrated with the Vietnamese community
- Appeared on local talk show and received recognition at Gospel Fest
- Chamber breakfasts, meet-ups & flag football tournament attended
- Black History Month celebrations honored
- St. Patrick's Day festivities and cultural unity highlighted
Infrastructure, New Businesses & Community Growth
Councilwoman Larson highlights community events including cultural celebrations, business meet-ups, and educational initiatives. Key developments include infrastructure projects in Seven Hills and Inspirada, new businesses like Tacos Los Neri, and affordable housing projects. Upcoming events include a morning meet-up and ongoing city planning to enhance transportation, development, and community services.
- Infrastructure projects advancing in Seven Hills and Inspirada
- New businesses including Tacos Los Neri open in Ward 2
- Affordable housing projects in progress
- Cultural celebrations, business meet-ups & educational initiatives
- Morning meet-up and city planning efforts upcoming
Holiday Celebrations, Community Resilience & Local Pride
Councilwoman Larson highlights community resilience and holiday spirit through events including the M Resort Ribbon Cutting, Winterfest, Rotary Santa Clothes drive, and Thanksgiving meals with the Raiders. The newsletter celebrates local pride, support for children through Christmas gifts, and community unity during the holiday season.
- M Resort Ribbon Cutting and Winterfest celebrated
- Rotary Santa Clothes drive supports local families
- Thanksgiving meals shared with the Raiders
- Christmas gifts distributed to children in the community
- Holiday season marked by love, kindness, and unity
Winterfest, New Parks & Holiday Community Celebrations
Councilwoman Larson highlights holiday events including the tree lighting, Winterfest, and holiday parades, while promoting food assistance and local safety resources. New developments include a CarMax Cares & KaBOOM-funded playground, plus the openings of Sentiero Park and Henderson's 75th park. She attended the State of the City, Veterans Day, and festival celebrations.
- Tree lighting, Winterfest & holiday parades celebrated
- New playground funded by CarMax Cares & KaBOOM opens
- Sentiero Park and Henderson's 75th park now open
- State of the City and Veterans Day ceremonies attended
- Food assistance resources and community safety highlighted
School Tours, Mental Health Center & Fall Community Events
Councilwoman Larson highlights community engagement through school tours, child exploitation forums, and mental health center openings. Upcoming events include Halloween activities, a Moana concert, Veterans Day, and new business openings, with a continued focus on safety, education, infrastructure, and quality of life.
- School tours and child exploitation awareness forums held
- Mental health center opening celebrated
- Halloween activities & Moana concert upcoming
- Veterans Day and new business openings highlighted
- Infrastructure improvements and community programs advancing
Vegas Knights, 9/11 Remembrance & Community Milestones
Councilwoman Larson celebrates the Vegas Knights championship, new school and development openings, and 9/11 remembrance. Upcoming events include Morning Meet-Ups, a Human Trafficking seminar, National Night Out, Toy Story Live, and a police graduation ceremony, with a focus on education, safety, and civic engagement.
- Vegas Knights championship celebrated
- 9/11 remembrance and community service activities
- New school and development openings in Ward 2
- Police graduation ceremony honored
- Upcoming: Human Trafficking seminar, National Night Out & Toy Story Live
Purple Heart City, Hispanic Heritage & Fall Community Events
Councilwoman Larson highlights Henderson's Purple Heart City designation, Chamber and business collaborations, senior celebrations, and Mayor Romero's community engagement. Upcoming events include a September 29 meet-up, a September 6 volunteer day honoring 9/11, Hispanic Heritage Month films, and a Toy Story concert.
- Henderson designated a Purple Heart City
- September 6 volunteer day honoring 9/11 first responders
- Hispanic Heritage Month films & Toy Story concert upcoming
- Chamber collaborations and senior celebrations highlighted
- September 29 community meet-up — sign-ups open
New Police Chief, Housing Projects & Community Events
Councilwoman Larson highlights new Police Chief Rader's leadership and upcoming community events including National Night Out, Purple Heart Day, and a family movie night. Development updates feature a 391-unit affordable housing project, a church expansion, and a 127-lot subdivision.
- Police Chief Rader's leadership highlighted
- National Night Out, Purple Heart Day & family movie night upcoming
- 391-unit affordable housing project announced
- Church expansion and 127-lot subdivision approved
- Focus on community engagement and infrastructure growth
Summer Safety, New Police Chief & Community Growth
Councilwoman Larson highlights summer safety programs covering pool supervision and heat precautions, welcomes new Police Chief Reggie Rader, and shares updates on I-215 widening. Community events include graduations, Juneteenth celebrations, Fourth of July plans, a fire station open house, and support for Living Grace Homes.
- Summer safety: pool supervision & heat precaution programs
- New Police Chief Reggie Rader welcomed to Henderson
- I-215 widening project update
- Juneteenth celebrations & Fourth of July plans
- New businesses open; support for Living Grace Homes
Fire Station 92, New Substation & Summer Safety
Councilwoman Larson highlights the opening of Fire Station 92, a new police substation, and a human trafficking seminar. She promoted summer activities and water safety through the Safe Pools Rule, with upcoming events including Memorial Day, Juneteenth festival, and an open house at Station 92.
- Fire Station 92 grand opening celebrated
- New police substation opens in the community
- Human trafficking awareness seminar held
- Safe Pools Rule promoted for summer water safety
- Upcoming: Memorial Day, Juneteenth festival & Station 92 open house
Crime Reductions, New Projects & Community Milestones
Henderson reports citywide crime reductions with property crime down 13% and violent crime down 4%, while Ward 2 sees localized increases prompting heightened traffic enforcement. The city celebrates new hospital openings, a casino development, police foundation fundraiser, and community awards.
- Property crime down 13% & violent crime down 4% citywide
- Traffic fatalities rising — increased traffic stops underway
- New hospital openings and casino development announced
- Police foundation fundraiser supports public safety
- City honors awards, economic growth, and community milestones
New Leadership, Community Events & Development Updates
Councilwoman Larson introduces new Assistant City Manager Angela Summers, highlights community events including reading programs, parades, and charity galas, and shares updates on city initiatives and development projects across Ward 2.
- New Assistant City Manager Angela Summers introduced
- Henderson Happenings App launched for city updates
- Development projects: Via Inspirada retail, Centurion mixed-use & ALDI remodel
- Safety improvements underway across Ward 2
- Community cleanup & Morning Meetup scheduled for April 16
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