Season 5- Episode 13: Mayor Shelley Berkley

In this special episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Shelley Berkley, a proud Las Vegas native and lifelong public servant whose deep roots in the city continue to shape her leadership. She shares how her upbringing in Southern Nevada, her education at Valley High School and UNLV, and her early start in politics have fueled her passion for helping people and building a stronger community.

Just months into her role, Mayor Berkley has already taken bold steps, resolving the long-standing Badlands dispute and advancing the sale of Cashman Field, which will be developed into affordable workforce housing. She also shares her plans for Civic Plaza, a centralized hub in downtown Las Vegas that will bring together city agencies, workforce partners, and public services in one accessible location. A significant focus of her leadership is addressing homelessness with dignity, and she discusses the city’s Campus for Hope initiative, which provides transitional housing, job training, and wraparound services to help residents reintegrate into the workforce.

Mayor Berkley also highlights the city’s free spay and neuter event happening May 9–10, in partnership with Hearts Alive Village and Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. She shares her long-term vision for Las Vegas to be not only the entertainment capital of the world, but also a leader in arts, technology, and innovation. She emphasizes the importance of investing in K–12 education and encouraging young people to consider careers in public service as a way to give back and build a meaningful future.

Outside of her official duties, Mayor Berkley enjoys spending time with her family and dog, attending live music events, and staying active in the community. Her advice to young people is heartfelt and straightforward: “Find a career that excites you and gives you purpose—especially if it means helping others.” 

State of the City:
https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/News/Blog/Detail/mayor-berkleys-state-of-the-city-address

Hearts Alive Village:
Affordable Veterinary Care Hearts Alive Village

Heaven Can Wait Animal Society:
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society | Low-Cost Animal Spay and Neuter

WC Podcast- Shelley Berkeley:
Audio: Season 4-Episode 14: Shelley Berkley
Video: Season 4-Episode 14: Shelley Berkley