Ward 4 Councilman· 2015-2028
Richard J. Cherchio
North Las Vegas
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 1:45:32
- Avg per meeting
- 5:02
- Segments
- 1218
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Top issues during term (20)
Small Business and Workforce Development Partnerships
None.
mayoral election
Elections don't directly change your taxes overnight, but the winner will call the shots on how the city spends its budget.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
No fiscal impact is identified for this agenda item.
Community Safety & Street Racing Concerns
Potential future city expenditures on traffic calming infrastructure.
Medical Desert and Healthcare Access
Private healthcare service expansion funded by the health plan.
Commercial and Industrial Special Use Permits (Tavern, Mortuary, Banquet Hall)
Developer funding nearly $1 million in roadway improvements including a deceleration lane.
Teamsters Local 14 Collective Bargaining Agreements
Total fiscal impact of approximately $22.5 million across three years from various city funds.
Clark County School District Region 1 Update
None.
Urban Forestry Management Plan and Tree Canopy Expansion
Achieving canopy goals over 25 years is estimated to cost approximately $35 million in tree planting expenditures.
Rome Commons Senior Affordable Housing Development
Brings substantial federal and local housing investments and tax credit financing into the local economy.
Student Wellness and Health Access Partnerships
None anticipated from this informational discussion.
Harvey Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation
None
Program Year 2027 CDBG and ESG Grant Applications
Establishes the timeline for distributing and administering federal grant funding to local subrecipients.
215 Northern Beltway Trail Construction
Fully funded by the RTC — $136,000 for design and $9,034,550 for construction.
Proposed Industrial/Business Redevelopment Area
No direct cost yet — this just starts the study process, but a future redevelopment plan could involve significant public investment.
2055 Master Plan Visioning and Growth Strategy
The master plan contract with MIG was approved for professional services, and future capital investments will align with plan priorities.
City Park Landscaping and Infrastructure Improvements
No fiscal impact is identified for this agenda item.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Involves tracking millions in federal HUD funding and expenditures.
Utility Department Divisional Updates
Operational oversight ensures efficient management of utility revenues and expenditures.
Long-Range Water Demand Projections Through 2060
Planning efforts help guide capital improvement projects and long-term utility investments.
Decisions during term (640)
Recorded while Cherchio was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
UNLV Small Business Development Center Lease Agreement
Workforce Connections Lease Agreement
Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for SUP 33-2026 (The Cantina / Nevpro Investments)
MOU with IAFF Local 1607 (Supervisors)
MOU with IAFF Local 1607 (Non-Supervisors)
Ratification of Teamsters Local 14 Supervisor CBA
Ratification of Teamsters Local 14 Administrative CBA
Ratification of Teamsters Local 14 Non-Supervisor CBA
Appointment of Michael Charlton to Deferred Compensation Plan Committee
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of October 21, 2026.
Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage with Safety National Brokered Through Alliant Insurance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $346,122.00 for the Period of November 1, 2026, through November 1, 2027.
Renewal of Excess Liability Insurance Coverage with Safety National Brokered Through Alliant Insurance Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $841,852.00 for the Period of November 1, 2026 through November 1, 2027.
Purchase and Sale Agreement with HAND Property Holding Company for Real Property Located at 8, 10, and 12 West Owens Avenue and 1601 Davis Place, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030, Identified as APNs 139-22-810-035, -036, -037, and -038, in…
Full Liquor On-Sale Business License for Sublime Huts, LLC dba Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Located at 345 W. Craig Rd., Ste. 128.
Full Liquor Off-Sale Business License for Chedraui USA Inc. dba El Super Located at 1601 W. Craig Rd.
Agreement to Use Local Government Contract with Salt Lake Wholesale Sports, Inc. for the Purchase of Various Types of Ammunition in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00.
Grant Application and Acceptance of Grant Award from the Nevada Office of Emergency Management Under the FY2026 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Award Program in the Approximate Amount of $458,345.24 for the North Las Vegas…
RFP 2026021; Community Correctional Center Food Services Agreement with Southern Nevada Joint Management Culinary & Bartenders Training Fund in an Amount Not to Exceed $10,226,513.00 for a Three-Year Term.
Supplemental Interlocal Contract No. 2 with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Increase the Contract Total from $500,000 to $600,000 ($100,000 Increase for Design Funding) for the Lake Mead Blvd., Civic Center Dr.…
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