Contenders present different paths as city expands
North Las Vegas, which rebounded from a near-bankruptcy in 2013 to become one of Southern Nevada’s fastest-growing cities, is once again facing a consequential choice for its next mayor. The mayoral campaign has coalesced around two experienced local officials: Councilmember Scott Black and Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, who secured the top two spots in the primary.
Primary returns left Monroe-Moreno with 47 percent of the vote and Black with 42 percent, setting the stage for a runoff between two residents with more than a decade in elected office. Both candidates cite deep local ties: Monroe-Moreno previously worked in law enforcement as a correctional officer before joining the Assembly, and Black is a small-business owner and former UPS employee.
Endorsements, legal disputes and campaign dynamics
The campaign has featured endorsements and a legal challenge that touched on city term limits. Black and the city were named in a lawsuit alleging he was ineligible to run because of term-limit rules — a suit that noted other local officials, including Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, have also served beyond those limits. A judge ultimately ruled that Black could remain a candidate.
Monroe-Moreno’s campaign drew attention for donations connected to the lawsuit: her campaign contributed $1,250 to the individual who filed the suit, and she also gave $3,500 to the legal firm representing him. The case underscored the contentious climate surrounding the race as it heads to the general election.
- Major endorsements for Scott Black: Current Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, several North Las Vegas law-enforcement unions, Teamsters Local 631 and the Vegas Chamber.
- Major endorsements for Daniele Monroe-Moreno: Former Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto, as well as Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.
"North Las Vegas is a Southern Nevada success story,"
The description above captures the broader theme of the race: leaders are pitching competing visions for how to manage growth while preserving affordability and public services for long-time residents and newcomers alike.
Policy focus: growth, housing and local services
Both candidates emphasize managing the city’s rapid expansion, which has been driven by industrial development, new educational opportunities and ongoing housing construction. Voters say the next mayor will need to balance continued economic development with the need for affordable housing, infrastructure improvements and public safety resources.
City residents have watched North Las Vegas’ transformation since the fiscal crisis more than a decade ago, with many crediting local leaders and private investment for the turnaround. That progress has also raised questions about how to sustain growth while ensuring existing neighborhoods are not left behind.
| Candidate | Primary share | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Daniele Monroe-Moreno | 47% | Assemblywoman; former correctional officer |
| Scott Black | 42% | Councilmember; small-business owner; former UPS worker |
As the general election approaches, voters in North Las Vegas will evaluate which candidate they trust to guide the city through issues that include affordable housing, infrastructure demands tied to population growth and maintaining public safety. The endorsements and litigation that have surfaced during the campaign are likely to remain topics of conversation among residents concerned with transparency and governance.
Both campaigns bring long-standing ties to the community and contrasting networks of support. For North Las Vegas residents, the decision will shape how the city addresses the next phase of development and whether elected leadership can reconcile economic opportunity with the needs of existing neighborhoods and families.
