North Las Vegas City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Sherry Strothers
Candidate for City Council Ward 1
Sherry Strothers is running for North Las Vegas City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Esmeralda Villeda.
Early voting begins · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
30-year U.S. Navy veteran who now works in North Las Vegas as a real estate professional. Spent her Navy career in leadership roles focused on readiness, accountability and operational continuity.
- Endorsed by
- SEIU Local 1107, Teamsters Nevada, Veterans in Politics International, Women's Democratic Club Clark County, Nevada NOW PAC and the Nevada Black Legislative Caucus, among others, as reported by The Nevada Independent The Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.sherryfornevada.com
In the June 2026 primary, Daniele Monroe-Moreno (47.06%) and Scott Black (41.57%) advanced in the mayor's race, and Esmeralda Villeda (39.68%) and Sherry Strothers (34.87%) advanced in Ward 1. Nevada Secretary of State · Jun 9, 2026
Where Sherry Strothers stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Strongly agreed North Las Vegas should implement a data center moratorium until standards protect water, power and residents.
“North Las Vegas should temporarily pause new data center approvals until clear standards are in place to protect our water supply, electrical capacity, and residents from additional infrastructure costs.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Old City Hall site1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Answered 'neutral' on whether the city handled Tule Springs East and the former City Hall redevelopment well, saying it is too early to judge.
“it is too early to declare either project a success”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Consulting contracts1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Strongly agreed the city should put new rules in place to prevent large contracts going to former employees, including cooling-off periods and independent review.
“Public contracts must be awarded through a transparent and competitive process that protects taxpayers and prevents conflicts of interest.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Rent stabilization1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Strongly agreed North Las Vegas should implement a form of rent control.
“I support rent stabilization that places reasonable limits on how quickly rents can rise, protecting families from sudden and excessive increases.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Campus for Hope1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Agreed the city should continue to help fund Campus for Hope, tied to transparency, results and fair cost-sharing.
“North Las Vegas should participate, but continued funding must be tied to financial transparency, measurable results, and a fair division of costs among participating governments.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Veterans housing1 sourced position
Wants to revive the 112-unit veteran housing project proposed across from the VA hospital, using a state law that requires cities to allow housing on commercial land.
“I will champion the use of this state law to revive this project and get it built.”
Own statementSherry Strothers campaign site
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Strongly disagreed that North Las Vegas police should join a 287(g) agreement with ICE.
“North Las Vegas police should remain focused on local public safety rather than taking on federal immigration enforcement duties.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Apex Industrial Park1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Strongly disagreed that the city should keep pushing Apex development even if it strains water and power sources.
“No project should move forward if the necessary resources cannot be provided without shifting costs or risks onto residents.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
Density1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent's candidate survey
Disagreed that the city should rezone broadly for denser development such as apartment buildings.
“I do not support broad rezoning that adds density without first addressing traffic, schools, public safety, utilities, and other infrastructure needs.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 7, 2026
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