City Clerk
Monica Martinez Simmons, MMC
City of Henderson, City Clerk
Contact:
Office Telephone:(702) 267-1400
Office Fax:(702) 267-1401
E-Mail: Monica.Simmons@cityofhenderson.com
Professional Biography:
Monica Martinez Simmons has enjoyed 29 years of public service with the City of Henderson. A proud native of Henderson, Nevada, Monica has experienced unprecedented growth in her community throughout her tenure. Monica previously served 20 years in the City Attorney’s Office and was appointed City Clerk in 1998 by the Mayor and City Council. As City Clerk, Monica is responsible for the administration of the City’s voter/election services, facilitation of the local legislative process, U.S. Passport services, the Public Records Program, and Lobby Information Services. Recently the City Clerk’s Office partnered with Clark County to provide marriage licensing services at City Hall.
Monica currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Municipal Clerks, representing Region VIII. She is an active member of the Nevada Municipal Clerks’ Association, Nevada League of Women Voters, Nevada Women’s History Project, Association of Records and Archive Administrators, and she maintains her associate membership with the American Bar Association. Monica received her professional certification through Seattle University's Northwest Academy, and achieved the highest level of certification as a Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) in 2008.
Monica has established partnerships with the University of Nevada/Reno to implement the first accredited Nevada Municipal and County Clerks’ Institute. She was appointed to the Nevada State Help America Vote Act Committee (HAVA), and has been recognized nationally for Henderson's Local Youth Vote program through the National Election Center. Monica remains committed to strengthening community relations through ongoing outreach programs and community partnerships, including the implementation of the first Vote Centers in Nevada and coordination of research and publication efforts for Henderson’s An American Journey, a pictorial and administrative history.
04/2008