Honorable Kent J Dawson

Founded in 1909, Clark County, Nevada is home to the Las Vegas Strip, the entertainment capital of the world and site of 14 of the United State s largest hotels. It serves more than 38 million tourists who come to the Las Vegas community each year to enjoy its entertainment and hospitality, casinos, restaurants and a variety of shopping venues. The county provides regional services for more than 1.9 million residents. It also operates McCarran and other airports, public hospitals, social services, community planning and the court system. The county s public communications department provides information to the community through various resources, including Internet, cable television station, publications and the mass media. Additionally, the county promotes tourism, transportation, public health and flood control.

The Clark County Social Service Department is a county department that provides financial and medical assistance services. Located in Las Vegas, the department also offers personal care and shopping assistance services. It operates nursing homes and adult group care facilities that provide long-term care services to senior citizens. In addition, the Clark County Social Service Department provides burial and cremation assistance services. The department offers counseling, referral and transportation services. It provides temporary employment programs that include employment-related services. The Clark County Social Service Department additionally offers individual protection services related to abuse, neglect and exploitation. The department provides crisis management and investigation services.