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Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Council approved a multi-year collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Supervisors. The agreement provides wage adjustments based on a comprehensive labor market compensation study and updates various employee benefits.

2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Transient Lodging Surcharge Bill Draft Request

Council advanced a legislative proposal to allow up to a $10 nightly surcharge on local hotel rooms, generating an estimated $5 million annually primarily from visitors to fund city services.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 27, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Interfund Loan Authorizations for FY27 Budget and Grants

To comply with Nevada law against negative fund balances, the council authorized temporary interfund loans for grant reimbursement funds and the General Fund.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Jun 8, 2026