List of mayors of Las Vegas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Las Vegas |
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 Shelley Berkley since December 4, 2024 |
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| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | Four years (renewable twice) |
| Inaugural holder | Peter Buol |
| Formation | 1911 |
| Salary | $141,331 (2017) |
Have you ever wondered who leads a city? In Las Vegas, that person is called the mayor. The mayor is like the city's main leader, working to make it a great place to live and visit. This page tells you about all the people who have been mayors of Las Vegas, Nevada. It starts with Peter Buol, who was the very first mayor from 1911 to 1913.
Meet the Mayors of Las Vegas
The mayor of Las Vegas is elected by the people to serve a term, which is usually four years long. They can be re-elected up to two times. The mayor works with the city council to make important decisions about how the city runs. This includes things like public safety, parks, and city services.
Here is a list of all the people who have served as mayor of Las Vegas since the city was founded:
| Term | Mayor |
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| 1911 – 1913 | Peter Buol |
| 1913 – 1919 | William L. Hawkins |
| 1919 – 1921 | William E. Ferron |
| 1921 | Horace T. Jones |
| 1921 | 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 |
Want to Learn More?
- Check out the history of Las Vegas to see how the city grew over time.
- You can also explore the timeline of Las Vegas to find important dates and events.
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