Watch the Full 2025 State of the City Address

HENDERSON, Nev. (Nov. 13, 2025) — Mayor Michelle Romero delivered the 2025 State of the City address today at the M Resort, highlighting Henderson’s achievements and national recognition across its five strategic priorities: community safety, quality education, high-performing public service, a healthy and sustainable city, and economic vitality.

Henderson City Council members, dignitaries, community partners, and business leaders were in attendance.

2025 Highlights by Strategic Priority

Community Safety:

• Violent crime down 18%, property crime down 15%, fatal crashes down 53%
• Expanded police and fire recruitment, facilities upgrades, and behavioral health crisis programs

Quality Education:

• 33 five-star schools, representing one-third of the county’s top-performing schools
• $20 million investment in a new preschool; first charter school, Kesher Academy, opening in 2026

High-Performing Public Service:

• 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient
• Highest bond ratings and lowest tax rate among major Nevada cities

Healthy, Livable, Sustainable City:

• 2+ million square feet of grass replaced, saving 64 million gallons of water annually
• 82 miles of road repairs, I-215 widening, and citywide smart water and traffic technologies

Economic Vitality:

• Nearly $40 million in new private investment, creating 600 jobs
• Aries master-planned community announced: 3,000 homes, 40 acres of parks

During the address, Mayor Romero also introduced the Parks Make It Possible campaign, which informs residents about a June 2026 ballot question to renew critical Parks and Recreation funding from a 1997 property tax override set to expire in 2027. The measure is tax-neutral, and a yes vote keeps the funds in Henderson to maintain and expand the City’s parks and recreation system.

Watch the Replay

To view the full 2025 State of the City address, visit cityofhenderson.com/sotc.