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I know you have to look for deep pockets wherever you can but I’m sad that the County is getting dragged into that park attack case. We need all the parks we can get in this town, and if the choice being put to the County is (1) pay more for security or (2) close the park, they’re going to go with (2).
I’m not saying my opinion is directly opposed to yours, but
1) they should not automatically be shielded from liability just because they are a good thing for our society (let the legal process work itself out). Not to say you advocated otherwise, but exposure to being sued is a par for the course when people are hurt.
2) they’ll be a greater good to society if they are safe. Not to say whether or not this event was avoidable with additional measures on their part, but our parks could use some rules/law enforcement, generally.
Sad stuff. When we were house shopping we looked around Huntridge/John S. Park because there are some very cool old-Vegas style houses there but the public-safety issues made us cross it off our list.
I’ve been in the neighborhood for about a decade and never had an actual problem. Yes I see homeless people, prostitutes, and drug dealers in my neighborhood. But not a single time have I felt unsafe. I don’t bother them and they don’t bother me.
I hope that was for trolling – I can’t imagine accepting the pretty low standard that there are homeless people, prostitutes walking around soliciting, and drug dealers going around selling drugs in my neighborhood, but hell, I don’t feel unsafe so there’s that.
I hate to be the one to shatter this illusion, but every single neighborhood in this valley has homeless people, drug dealers, and prostitutes. The difference isn’t whether they’re there, it’s how visible they are.
Some homeless people sleep in tents downtown; others sleep in their cars and quietly rotate parking spots in the suburbs. Some prostitutes work the Strip; others are discreet, middle-class soccer moms. And drug dealers? Please. They don’t respect zip codes. There’s more cocaine moving through Summerlin than downtown, the dealers are just better dressed and less likely to get arrested.
Downtown isn’t worse. It’s just honest.
downtown neighborhoods are great. The bad issues mentioned above are typically on the actual large streets, LV Blvd, Maryland Pkwy, and charleston. neighborhoods downtown are great.
Not when you are a public entity not operating for profit. This is why the Public Duty Doctrine exists. Clark County can’t keep your teenager safe from a bunch of kids he has beef with from school–even if it happens in their park.
Park safety. Used to visit parks but not so much anymore. They are unsafe. You need to be with a group, have weapons to protect yourself and packing heat. Not always possible. The County is lax with patrolling the parks. The City is better. Besides people you have to watch out for dogs on the loose or dogs that get dumped at the park. Sad.
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Anonymous
January 20, 2026 11:58 am
Eglet backing Lombardo? Did Eglet and Ford have a falling out?
Kalshi says its a coin toss. Lombardo is probably the better campaigner, but this is going to be a very, very bad year for Republicans. Even though Lombardo has tried to carefully walk the line between MAGA and sanity, he may end up as collateral damage with the voters rebuke Trump and the Republicans.
Without making this political, Eglet backs winners. He has assessed the race and determined who he believes is going to win.
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Anonymous
January 20, 2026 1:07 pm
WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE FILE A SUIT TO CLAW BACK THE $330 MILLION THAT WENT TO EGLET FOR BABYSITTING THE STATE’S OPIOID CASE? THE STATE COULD USE THAT MONEY. IT CAN BE DONE. FIND A WAY.
Eglet’s daughter, a recent Boyd grad and maybe 25 years old, has publicly stated she intends to be governor one day. Perhaps she meant “after Lombardo” which is sooner than “after Ford.” Wich is just: Chefs Kiss.
“ Ten years from now, I see myself on a path toward running for governor of Nevada.
My path, post Nevada Bar passage, is beginning at the law firm of Eglet Adams where I recently became an Associate Attorney. Eglet Adams is not shy to the political world. It has made it a priority to draft and lobby for Nevada legislation that will protect the rights of their consumer clients. I will be a part of this process while at the firm. The first bill I will lobby modifies sex abuse laws.
Over the next few years, I will determine how best to effectuate my political goals considering the political atmosphere at the time.”
I know you have to look for deep pockets wherever you can but I’m sad that the County is getting dragged into that park attack case. We need all the parks we can get in this town, and if the choice being put to the County is (1) pay more for security or (2) close the park, they’re going to go with (2).
I’m not saying my opinion is directly opposed to yours, but
1) they should not automatically be shielded from liability just because they are a good thing for our society (let the legal process work itself out). Not to say you advocated otherwise, but exposure to being sued is a par for the course when people are hurt.
2) they’ll be a greater good to society if they are safe. Not to say whether or not this event was avoidable with additional measures on their part, but our parks could use some rules/law enforcement, generally.
See, e.g. Huntridge Circle Park. Very safe. Very enforced. Very closed.
Sad stuff. When we were house shopping we looked around Huntridge/John S. Park because there are some very cool old-Vegas style houses there but the public-safety issues made us cross it off our list.
It’s still a great neighborhood. Houses are solid.
I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 35 years. Never a problem.
I’ve been in the neighborhood for about a decade and never had an actual problem. Yes I see homeless people, prostitutes, and drug dealers in my neighborhood. But not a single time have I felt unsafe. I don’t bother them and they don’t bother me.
I hope that was for trolling – I can’t imagine accepting the pretty low standard that there are homeless people, prostitutes walking around soliciting, and drug dealers going around selling drugs in my neighborhood, but hell, I don’t feel unsafe so there’s that.
I hate to be the one to shatter this illusion, but every single neighborhood in this valley has homeless people, drug dealers, and prostitutes. The difference isn’t whether they’re there, it’s how visible they are.
Some homeless people sleep in tents downtown; others sleep in their cars and quietly rotate parking spots in the suburbs. Some prostitutes work the Strip; others are discreet, middle-class soccer moms. And drug dealers? Please. They don’t respect zip codes. There’s more cocaine moving through Summerlin than downtown, the dealers are just better dressed and less likely to get arrested.
Downtown isn’t worse. It’s just honest.
downtown neighborhoods are great. The bad issues mentioned above are typically on the actual large streets, LV Blvd, Maryland Pkwy, and charleston. neighborhoods downtown are great.
Not when you are a public entity not operating for profit. This is why the Public Duty Doctrine exists. Clark County can’t keep your teenager safe from a bunch of kids he has beef with from school–even if it happens in their park.
No liability. See NRS 41.510.
Park safety. Used to visit parks but not so much anymore. They are unsafe. You need to be with a group, have weapons to protect yourself and packing heat. Not always possible. The County is lax with patrolling the parks. The City is better. Besides people you have to watch out for dogs on the loose or dogs that get dumped at the park. Sad.
Eglet backing Lombardo? Did Eglet and Ford have a falling out?
After Ford got him all that sweet opioid money? Shows you how far loyalty goes.
Does Ford stand a chance against Lombardo? Think not. Eglet is betting on the winner.
Kalshi says its a coin toss. Lombardo is probably the better campaigner, but this is going to be a very, very bad year for Republicans. Even though Lombardo has tried to carefully walk the line between MAGA and sanity, he may end up as collateral damage with the voters rebuke Trump and the Republicans.
The tourism industry is falling apart because of Trump. Lombardo = MAGA Trumper = shares responsibility for the destruction of Nevada’s economy.
But Lombardo vetos a lot of stupid legislation too. Our state government works best when neither party can pass new stupid laws.
The constraints that Trump places on Lombardo is a fair issue. We need someone who will actively work to bring international tourists back.
Without making this political, Eglet backs winners. He has assessed the race and determined who he believes is going to win.
WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE FILE A SUIT TO CLAW BACK THE $330 MILLION THAT WENT TO EGLET FOR BABYSITTING THE STATE’S OPIOID CASE? THE STATE COULD USE THAT MONEY. IT CAN BE DONE. FIND A WAY.
Eglet’s daughter, a recent Boyd grad and maybe 25 years old, has publicly stated she intends to be governor one day. Perhaps she meant “after Lombardo” which is sooner than “after Ford.” Wich is just: Chefs Kiss.
She’s have to wait in line. Next in line is being crowned as we type.
You clearly do not know what you are talking about. *sigh*
https://law.unlv.edu/news/publications/boyd-briefs/alumni-spotlight-jordan-eglet-20
“ Ten years from now, I see myself on a path toward running for governor of Nevada.
My path, post Nevada Bar passage, is beginning at the law firm of Eglet Adams where I recently became an Associate Attorney. Eglet Adams is not shy to the political world. It has made it a priority to draft and lobby for Nevada legislation that will protect the rights of their consumer clients. I will be a part of this process while at the firm. The first bill I will lobby modifies sex abuse laws.
Over the next few years, I will determine how best to effectuate my political goals considering the political atmosphere at the time.”
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