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Hello neighbors,
Fourth of July is upon us once again! While this is a great American holiday aimed at celebrating our country’s birthday, it is also one of the busiest night of the year when accidents and fires occur due to illegal fireworks.
Remember, only fireworks labeled “safe and sane” are allowed and only from June 28 through July 4 in Clark County and the cities of North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson when locally licensed and inspected fireworks stands are permitted to sell them. All fireworks, including those labeled “safe and sane,” are a concern during the spring and summer months when the threat of wildland fire is highest in Southern Nevada.
Neighborhood concerns about noise, litter, and the use of illegal fireworks purchased outside the Las Vegas Valley also are common. No fireworks of any kind are allowed at Clark County Wetlands Park and other local parks, or on public lands in the region including Mount Charleston, Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon.
Officials say the best way to ensure that fireworks aren’t illegal is to buy them from local vendors authorized to sell “safe and sane” fireworks during the permitted, seven-day sales period. Fireworks sold at TNT or Phantom Fireworks booths this season have been tested and approved in the local jurisdictions, and the booths are inspected over the holiday for compliance.
As part of the effort, the public is encouraged to report illegal fireworks complaints online at www.ISpyFireworks.com instead of calling 911 or 311. Information about the initiative is available at www.YouLightItWeWriteIt.Vegas.
Congratulations "I Am Possible" graduates
Congrats to our latest graduates from the "I Am Possible" program! Participants receive substance abuse counseling while in custody from a licensed WestCare professional, along with case management services from dedicated CCC staff. As part of the program, WestCare continues to offer services to the participants after they complete their sentences. By addressing substance abuse as an underlying cause for other offenses, the program's goal is to reduce recidivism and help participants get back on their feet.
  
AARP-sponsored Fit Lot Park inside Craig Ranch Regional Park
The City of North Las Vegas recently celebrated the grand opening of its AARP-sponsored Fit Lot Park inside Craig Ranch Regional Park! Mayor Pro Tem Pamela Goynes-Brown, along with City staff and AARP Nevada representatives, cut the ribbon to formally open the park's newest amenity, which will host fitness programs for residents of all ages. Who's ready to workout?!
Yours in service,
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Cherchio
             
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