Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - On Tuesday, Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson was selected by fellow commissioners as their chairman, with Commissioner Justin Jones named vice chairman. The moves are effective Jan. 4. The vote was unanimous in each case.
“I am humbled to have won the confidence of my fellow board members and look forward to working with them and staff to continue to improve residents’ quality of life, diversify the economy, expand affordable housing, make it easier for residents and tourists to get around our valley, and enhance the overall delivery of services while remaining transparent and accountable to taxpayers,” Gibson said.
The term is for two years starting Jan. 4. Until then, the chairman is Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Gibson will continue as vice chairman.
Gibson joined the Commission in July 2017 and has served on numerous boards and commissions, including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors. Gibson also served three terms as the mayor of Henderson.
Commissioner Jones was elected to the Commission in 2018 and sworn in for his first term in January 2019. He previously served in the Nevada State Senate (2012-2014), where he served as Assistant Majority Whip and chaired the Health and Human Services Committee.
“I’m honored to be entrusted by the board with this responsibility and look forward to working with Chairman Gibson,” Jones said.