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Mayor of Las Vegas
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Mayor Shelly Berkley
Incumbent
Shelley Berkley

since December 4, 2024
Style The Honorable
Term length Four years (renewable twice)
Inaugural holder Peter Buol
Formation 1911
Salary $141,331 (2017)

A mayor is the main leader of a city or town. They help make important decisions about how the city runs. This includes managing services, planning new projects, and representing the people who live there. This article lists the people who have served as the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada. The first mayor was Peter Buol, who started in 1911.

Understanding the Mayor's Job in Las Vegas

What Does a Mayor Do?

The mayor of Las Vegas is like the chief executive officer of the city. They work with the city council to create laws and make sure the city's services run smoothly. This includes things like public safety, parks, and city planning. The mayor also represents Las Vegas to other cities and states.

The mayor's job is very important for the city's future. They help decide how money is spent and what new things the city will build. They also listen to the people of Las Vegas and try to solve their problems.

How Long Does a Mayor Serve?

In Las Vegas, a mayor serves for a term of four years. They can be re-elected two more times after their first term. This means a mayor can serve for a maximum of twelve years in total. This system helps ensure that leaders have enough time to make a difference.

The First Mayor of Las Vegas

The city of Las Vegas was officially formed in 1911. Its very first mayor was Peter Buol. He served from 1911 to 1913. His job was to help set up the new city's government and get things started.

List of Mayors of Las Vegas

This table shows all the people who have served as mayor of Las Vegas. It includes their names and the years they were in office. You can see how the city's leadership has changed over time.

Mayors of Las Vegas
Term Mayor
1911 – 1913 Peter Buol
1913 – 1919 William L. Hawkins
1919 – 1921 William E. Ferron
1921 Horace T. Jones
2021 Charles Ireland
1921 – 1922 William C. German
1922 – 1923 W. H. Dentner
1923 – 1925 William C. German
1925 – 1931 J. Fred Hesse
1931 – 1935 Ernie W. Cragin
1935 – 1938 Leonard L. Arnett
1938 – 1939 Harmon Percy Marble
1939 – 1941 John L. Russell
1941 Herbert Krause
1941 – 1943 Howell C. Garrison
1943 – 1951 Ernie W. Cragin
1951 – 1959 Charles Duncan Baker
1959 – 1975 Oran K. Gragson
1975 – 1987 William H. Briare
1987 – 1991 Ron Lurie
1991 – 1999 Jan Laverty Jones
1999 – 2011 Oscar Goodman
2011 – 2024 Carolyn Goodman
2024 – present Shelley Berkley

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