As of December 2025, the mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, is Shelley Berkley. She was sworn in on December 4, 2024, after winning the November 2024 runoff election against City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman with 53.2% of the vote. Berkley succeeded Carolyn Goodman, who served from 2011 to 2024 (following her husband Oscar Goodman’s term from 1999–2011).About Shelley BerkleyShelley Berkley (born January 20, 1951) is a Democrat with a long history in Nevada politics:
- Former U.S. Congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st District (1999–2013).
- Served in the Nevada Assembly (1983–1985) and on the Board of Regents for Higher Education.
- Before entering the mayor’s race, she was Senior Vice President at Touro University. Berkley has focused on issues like homelessness, affordable housing, tourism recovery, and regional collaboration in Southern Nevada.
Important Clarification: City of Las Vegas vs. the Las Vegas Metro AreaThe Mayor of the City of Las Vegas oversees only the incorporated city limits (population ~642,000), which include downtown Las Vegas, the Arts District, and historic areas—but not the Las Vegas Strip. The famous Strip (home to casinos like Bellagio, Caesars Palace, and MGM Grand) is in unincorporated Paradise and Winchester townships under Clark County jurisdiction.Las Vegas City Hall, where Mayor Berkley works.The iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, a symbol of the broader metro area.Role of the MayorLas Vegas uses a council-manager government:
- The mayor presides over City Council meetings, represents the city officially, and acts as a ceremonial leader.
- Day-to-day operations are handled by a professional city manager.
- The position is nonpartisan, with four-year terms (maximum three terms).
For official updates, visit the City of Las Vegas website.If you’re searching for Clark County leadership (covering the Strip and broader area), the Chair of the Clark County Commission acts in a similar executive role. Stay informed—local elections shape the future of this vibrant city!
