Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley - "The Work Never Stops"

Join Erika Washington on Sticky Note Conversations as she sits down with Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley. In this insightful episode, Mayor Berkeley discusses her extensive career in politics that spans over four decades, her motivations rooted in her family's immigrant history, and her dedication to public service. They explore key issues facing Las Vegas, including immigration, homelessness, and the impact of federal budget cuts. Mayor Berkley also shares her experiences as a working woman, the challenges of campaigning, and her vision for the city. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the vibrant diversity of Las Vegas and the mayor's unwavering commitment to her community.
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• (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
• (00:52) - Meet Mayor Shelly Berkley
• (03:12) - Shelley Berkley's Political Journey
• (05:16) - Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks
• (06:34) - First Jobs and Early Career
• (08:41) - Transition to Touro University
• (11:09) - Running for Mayor of Las Vegas
• (13:29) - Campaigning and Public Service
• (19:26) - Reflections on Immigration and Family
• (23:34) - The Immigrant Experience in Las Vegas
• (24:58) - Diversity and Racism in the City
• (26:12) - Protecting Immigrants and Community Safety
• (29:07) - Challenges with Federal Policies
• (31:36) - Goals for the Next Four Years
• (34:28) - Addressing Homelessness and Animal Welfare
• (38:11) - Reflections on Public Service and Advice for Aspiring Politicians
• (41:41) - Defining Democracy and the American Dream
• (47:23) - Closing Remarks and Credits

Creators and Guests

Producer

Erika Washington

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Editor

Simone Endress

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Composer

Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.