What is the Charter Review Commission?

The Home Rule Charter requires review by a 15-member elected Charter Review Commission. Three members are elected from each of the five County Councilor districts. Under the Charter, the next election for commission members will take place in November 2025.

Here’s the relevant section from the Charter regarding the Commission:

Section 9.1: Charter Review Commission

Election and Period of Office

• Five years after the adoption of this Charter and at least every five years thereafter, the council shall facilitate the election of a Charter Review Commission. The commission will consist of fifteen members, elected on a nonpartisan basis, with three representatives from each council district.

• No primary will be held for this election. The election shall occur during the November general election.

• The term of office for commission members shall be two years or until the commission concludes its work, whichever occurs sooner.

• Meetings may take place at appropriate times and locations within Clark County. Public notice of each meeting must be provided in a countywide newspaper and posted on the county’s website at least 14 days in advance.

Balanced Budget

Clark County must live within its means.

Right now, the Charter doesn’t prevent the County from running structural deficits—spending more than it takes in year after year. That creates pressure for higher taxes and unstable services.

By adding a balanced budget requirement to the Charter, we can:

• Stop structural deficits before they pile up.

• Protect taxpayers from reckless overspending.

• Make government more efficient with the dollars it already collects.

Families balance their budgets. Clark County should too.

Accountability & Transparency

Clark County is behind on accountability.

Right now, the County Council—the people’s branch—has limited power to oversee unelected administrators. The Charter created separation of powers, but it failed to create real accountability.

The Charter Review process is our opportunity to fix that. By adopting reforms that allow independent performance audits, investigations, and stronger Council oversight, we can:

• Protect your tax dollars with greater transparency.

• Hold officials accountable when they misuse authority.

• Restore balance so government serves the people—not bureaucracy.

The Charter is the people’s tool. Let’s use it to bring true accountability and transparency to Clark County.

Prioritize Public Safety

Possible Charter language: “It is the paramount duty of Clark County to make ample provision for the protection and safety of its residents. To fulfill this obligation, the County shall ensure that law enforcement services are adequately staffed, trained, and equipped to maintain peace and uphold the rule of law throughout the county. Public safety shall be a core function of County government and a funding priority in the annual budget process.”

Super-Majority For Property Tax Increases

Property taxes affect every Clark County family. That’s why we need fairness, accountability, and bipartisan agreement before raising them and”

“In Clark County, raising property taxes can be decided by a simple majority—just one vote tipping the balance. Raising taxes shouldn’t be the first option; it should be the last, but many times, government officials move to raise taxes first.

That’s why many jurisdictions across the country require a supermajority vote to raise taxes—ensuring both parties work together before adding new burdens on families.