The Nevada Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether city council members who want to run for mayor (in this case of Reno) are barred by term limits since they would be in the same governing body. Expect a ruling before March when the candidate filing period closes. [RJ]
The tax increase for “More Cops” failed to get the approval of the Clark County Commissioners for a third time. Though perhaps it would have passed in part had two of the commissioners who supported the measure not walked out immediately after the first vote. [RJ]
The federal HOA scandal investigation/prosecution is still ongoing, but with lots of secrecy…with attorneys filing motions to seal their motions to seal. [RJ]
Judge Susan Johnson ruled that the City of North Las Vegas couldn’t use financial crises as the basis for freezing the salaries of first responders by suspending their bargain rights. [Las Vegas Sun]
Chris Reade pleads guilty to money laundering. http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas-lawyer-pleads-guilty-money-laundering-scheme