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New Ward 2 commissioner shares transplant-recovery story; commission moves November meeting to Nov. 5
Summary
New Ward 2 commissioner Mike McGettigan introduced himself and described his transplant recovery and interest in the Pavilion pool; the commission voted to move its Nov. 3 meeting to Nov. 5, 2026 to avoid Election Day.
Chair Becker introduced incoming Ward 2 Commissioner Mike McGettigan at the April 7 meeting and invited him to speak. McGettigan said he has lived in Las Vegas for about 20 years, survived acute liver failure and a transplant, and now competes in the Transplant Games.
"My name is Mike McGettigan… I went into acute liver failure. And I was in a coma for about a week and a half," McGettigan said, describing his recovery and recent participation in transplant athletic events. He said he is particularly interested in the new Pavilion Center pool and in training for upcoming transplant games.
Chair Becker also announced the recent death of William McCurdy Sr., asked for a 30-second silence in his honor, and noted McCurdy's long service and advocacy for the Doolittle Community Center and Pool.
Separately, commissioners considered whether to reschedule the regular November meeting because Nov. 3 is Election Day. Commissioner Taylor moved to move the meeting to Nov. 5; Commissioner Vocus seconded the motion and the commission voted in favor. The motion to reschedule carried.
