FAQ's

Why does the City of Henderson have City Councilmen?

Established by the City Charter, the Council / Manager form of government, in which the Mayor and Council are vested with the legislative power of the city and the City manager, is responsible for executive duties and administration of the city. The City of Henderson received its charter in 1965 from the Nevada State Legislature.

How are the City Councilmen elected?

Both the Mayor and four city Councilmen are elected at large on a nonpartisan basis, although no two councilmen can be from the same ward of the city's four wards.

What are the duties of a City Councilman?

The Council appoints a City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk who are directly responsible to the Council. Along with the Mayor, the City Council decides, by majority vote, on all land use issues, business licenses, city ordinances and expenditures of city funds.

How can I check to see if I am registered to vote?

You may check the status of your voter registration online at: Clark County Registrar of Voters .

What are the voter registration requirements?

In order to register to vote, you must:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be 18 years of age by Election Day
• Be a Clark County resident for 30 consecutive days and a resident of your precinct for 10 days
• Not have been convicted of a felony or other loss of civil rights that would make it unlawful to vote
• Not be determined by court of law to be mentally incompetent
• Claim no other place as your legal residence

How do I keep my voter registration current?

To keep your voter registration current, you must re-register to vote
if any of the following occurs:

• Change of address
• Change of name by marriage or other legal means
• Change of party affiliation

What are the voter registration deadlines?

The last day to register to vote or update your registration without appearing in person at the Election Department or City Clerk’s office is:

Primary Election – March 3, 2007
General Election – May 5, 2007

The 10 -day period for an in-office registration or update at the Election Department or City Clerk’s Office is:

Primary Election – March 4-13, 2007
General Election – May 6-15, 2007
 

Where Can I Register to Vote?

You may register in person, before a Field Registrar or at one of the following locations on or before the registration deadline:

• Any City Clerk’s Office
• Clark County Election Department
• Department of Motor Vehicles
• Any Nevada State Welfare Agency or WIC Office
• By Mail

How do I contact the Henderson City Clerk?

You may contact Monica Martinez Simmons, Henderson City Clerk at:

Phone (702) 267-1400
Fax (702) 267-1401

monica.simmons@cityofhenderson.com

 How do I obtain a voter registration card?

The Election Department will mail you a voter registration card whenever:

• You submit a properly completed voter registration application
• You update your registration data (change your name, address or party)
• The Clark County Election Department changes your polling place, precinct or political districts

If you do not receive your card within two weeks after submitting a Voter Registration Application or updating your registration, or if you lose your card and would like another, please call the Clark County Election Department at 455-VOTE (8683) or send an e-mail to elinfo@co.clark.nv.us.

The voter registration card will include:

• Name
• Residential address and mailing address (if different from residential address)
• Political party affiliation
• Precinct number and an indication if it is a mailing precinct
• Polling place location
• Political districts in which you are entitled to vote
• Registration number

Where can I find out more about the election and candidates?

Answer: To find out more about the election and the candidates,

visit: http://www.votehendersonnv.com.