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City manager receives positive annual review; council approves merit and cost‑of‑living increases
Summary
The council praised City Manager Mike Janssen’s first two years, approved a compensation package and heard a broad report of city projects and grants completed during the year.
The Las Vegas City Council on Sept. 17 completed the annual review of City Manager Mike Janssen and approved a compensation package following a presentation that summarized projects and grants secured during the past year.
In a wide‑ranging review, Janssen told the council the city employs about 3,562 people and listed major milestones achieved during the year, including securing a $50 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant to support redevelopment of Marble Manor, winning new market tax credits, moving a 90,000‑square‑foot Las Vegas Museum of Art project forward, and advancing large housing master plans. Janssen also highlighted a $19.3 million National Park Service (SNPMA) grant and other federal awards totaling approximately $41.4 million during the previous 12 months.
Why it matters: The review both assessed city administration performance and approved a compensation package that the council framed as recognition of operational results on economic development, public safety, capital projects and homelessness services.
Council action: Mayor Pro Tem moved a compensation package mirroring a recent decision for the city attorney (a 4% merit increase, a 3.3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and three weeks of administrative leave). After council members praised Janssen’s responsiveness and leadership, the motion passed unanimously.
Council discussion emphasized: improved recruitment and decreased vacancies, progress on major capital projects (including redevelopment plans for Cashman Field and the Badlands site), improved bond ratings, public safety staffing strategies, and expansion of homeless services such as a new recuperative care facility. Janssen credited cross‑department teams and cited staffing metrics and program outputs (for example, courthouse, parks and human services statistics included in his presentation).
Next steps: The council approved the compensation motion and asked staff to continue work on projects cited in the report and to return with required follow‑up materials as needed.
