Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman delivers 'State of the City' address

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Mayor Carolyn Goodman delivered her State of the City address Thursday evening.

In a press release, the City of Las Vegas said Goodman would "provide her vision and insight for 2023 and beyond."

KTNV reporter Sean DeLancey is there to get feedback from Las Vegas residents about what actions they'd like to see from city leadership in 2023.

Mayor Goodman was greeted with a standing ovation before beginning her speech with a joke about how long she normally speaks. She pulled out an hourglass, promising to finish before the sand runs out.

Goodman expressed hope for the outlook for the city in 2023. She promised to continue with a focus on safety, healthcare and economic diversification. She also expressed confidence that newly inaugurated Gov. Joe Lombardo will work with city leaders to achieve their goals.

Next, the mayor announced a new promotional campaign the city will launch, touting everything small businesses downtown have to offer.

"Why is downtown Las Vegas so exciting?" Goodman asked.

She says Las Vegas has launched full bore into technology, as CES attendees toured their tech sector last week. Tech startups are starting to rise in and around the sector, Goodman said.

Remodeling, new construction and more development are ongoing at multiple gaming properties in the downtown district, Goodman noted.

Goodman says Southern Land will break ground on two properties next month, adding 550 residential units to the downtown area. Another 300+ units will go in around the Arts District. The Boulevard Project, the largest in city history, is expected to be complete this year.

A massive construction project on Las Vegas Boulevard is slated for completion this year, Goodman said, and several new parking garage projects have been approved to alleviate parking concerns.

In Ward 1, the medical district is the focus. City leaders hope it will eventually support 20,000+ jobs and billions of dollars in investments while providing desperately needed healthcare to a city lacking in medical services across the board.

In Ward 2, the hope is to increase economic diversity in the district as communities grow. Goodman touted the outdoor activity spaces, like Bruce Trent Park and trail heads that attract people to get outdoors in Ward 2.

In Ward 3 — the heart of government, courts, and the gaming industry — federal funding will improve transportation in the coming months, Goodman said.

In Ward 4, "the birthplace of pickle ball," Goodman says the College of Southern Nevada is coming to this ward.

"And Ward 5? Where to begin with Ward 5," Goodman said. She says there will be a large urban farming complex developed in the area to give people fresh food and train people for job skills, with other job training coming.

The mayor also cheered plans for an African American culture museum for the Historic Westside community.

Ward 6 is the fastest-growing ward in the city. Goodman says it's attractive for its many outdoor activities. Another fire station is under construction, she noted. Station 46 will serve the Skye Canyon region with added protections.