North Las Vegas residents share hopes for Mayor-elect Monroe-Moreno as the city prepares for new leadership

What happened

KTNV reported that North Las Vegas is heading into a change in leadership after voters chose a new mayor. Mayor-elect Daniele Monroe-Moreno released a statement to the station after her victory. In it, she described a vision built around affordability and opportunity for residents.

KTNV also asked residents what they hope the new administration will do. Their answers ranged from optimism about a fresh start to caution about whether promises will be kept. The station described North Las Vegas as one of Nevada's fastest-growing communities, where some residents see new leadership as a chance to address issues in their daily lives. Our earlier coverage tracked the North Las Vegas mayor race results as they came in.

What the mayor-elect said

A focus on affordability

In her statement to KTNV, Monroe-Moreno said she wants North Las Vegas to be a place where working families, seniors, veterans and young people can afford to live and buy a home. She also spoke of residents being able to build their future in the city.

A 'destination city'

Monroe-Moreno described her goal as "A destination city where residents work, live and play," according to KTNV. She added that she wants the city to be "Not just a place where Nevadans can survive but thrive." The station quoted part of her statement.

What residents told KTNV

Hope for change

Kiara Williams, a longtime North Las Vegas resident, told KTNV she is optimistic about the transition. She said a new face in the role is good to see and important to have, and that she is excited about what comes next. "Change is something that has to happen," Williams said.

Construction without visible progress

Williams said one issue she wants city leaders to take on is the amount of construction across North Las Vegas. She told the station she notices "a lot of construction everywhere and nobody's really seeing progress." She said the issue matters to her because it affects her everyday life. Readers can follow projects around the valley in our development coverage.

Waiting to see results

Resident Roger Newell told KTNV he wants to see the mayor-elect's promises turn into action. "People say a lot of things," Newell said, adding that residents will have to wait and find out. He also said meaningful change will take more than one leader.

According to KTNV, Newell said leaders need everybody behind them to bring about change. He told the station, "just one person is not gonna change."

Why it matters

The comments outline what some residents say they will be watching. Their concerns include the pace of construction and whether campaign promises become results. Monroe-Moreno's statement put affordability and homeownership at the center of her plans. For the wider picture, see how local races played out across Clark County.

What to watch next

• The city's transition to new leadership, which KTNV reported North Las Vegas is preparing for.
• Whether Monroe-Moreno's affordability and opportunity goals turn into specific actions, as residents such as Roger Newell said they want to see.
• How city leaders respond to residents' concerns about construction projects and visible progress.