Vegas TMI Podcast

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/ Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

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 For more information on Project Enchilada: https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/eud/Project-Enchilada.pdf Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Melissa on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @VegasMelD This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

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. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

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. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

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. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 18 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about everyone’s favorite topic - Food. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with former Las Vegas Weekly food editor and current Greenspun Media Group Editor-at-Large Brock Radke and Le Thai chef Dan Coughlin to hear their thoughts on the growing food scene in Las Vegas. Watch Shane eat all the donuts https://youtu.be/WXHPispgx_s Read our food blogs: Pastries https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/five-pastries-to-try-before-you-die Cookies https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/northwest-nom-noms-three-life-changing-cookies-you-must-try Sandwiches https://lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/the-3-sandwiches-you-have-to-eat-in-dtlv Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Natasha on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @Hitheresunshine This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

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 7, we wonder about traffic lights. Who do you call if they go out? What if their timing is all wrong? We also let people know how to find out what Ward they live in. Who is your city councilperson? Listen and find out. See if YOU live in city limits http://lasvegasnevada.gov/citylimits Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi https://twitter.com/savanapridi @jendavies26 https://twitter.com/jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 17 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about crime and the perception of crime in the Las Vegas area. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Captain Sasha Larkin, head of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s northwest command, and Dr. William Sousa, Criminal Justice Associate Professor at UNLV and Director of the Center for Crime and Justice Policy. In our Out & About segment, Shane and Jen meet up with three city of Las Vegas marshals to talk about training, crime and the job of a city marshal. Download the Nextdoor app https://nextdoor.com/find-neighborhood/ Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to our new series - What The? We answer over 96,000 questions every year on social media. That’s a lot. This series will tackle some of our most frequently asked questions. In Episode 6, we wonder what exactly is the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE? Why do we need donations? What about tax-payer dollars? We also discuss downtown living. Why live downtown? What’s it good for? Listen and find out. Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE Information: https://mayorsfundlv.org Starring Shane Savanapridi and Jennifer Davies. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Give us a nice review on iTunes, why don’t you? Find Shane & Jen on Twitter: @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast

Welcome to episode 16 of VegasTMI- the official city of Las Vegas podcast. In this episode we talk about the state of education and the city’s role and efforts. The Clark County School District is the fifth largest school district in the nation with over 322,000 students and 360 schools. City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman sits down with Clark County School District Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara and city of Las Vegas Director of Youth Development and Social Innovation, Dr. Lisa Morris Hibbler. Find us on social media @cityoflasvegas and #VegasTMI to give us feed back and high-fives. Find David, Shane & Jen on Twitter: @TDavidRigg1958 @Savanapridi @jendavies26 This podcast will publish twice a month - more or less. www.lasvegasnevada.gov/podcast