Sherri Jorgensen was elected as the newest member of the City Council of Boulder City in April, winning more than 50 percent of the votes and thus avoiding the June runoff. Jorgensen moved to Boulder City from Henderson more than 20 years ago because of the quality of the schools and the slower pace of the lifestyle in town. Her children are now out of school and she has turned her attention to something that has always attracted her–giving back to her community. She has participated in many organizations in town, including the Housing Allotments Committee that is crucial in establishing the slow growth of Boulder City. As the mother of a child with Downs Syndrome, she has volunteered and served with several organizations focused on that issue. In this interview, she discusses her first two City Council meetings, how she was welcomed by the sitting members of council and how the city’s staff have made her transition to council member smooth.

Railroad Pass is the oldest casino in Nevada, just celebrating its 90th birthday this year. Joe DeSimone bought Railroad Pass several years ago from MGM Resorts and has spent that time improving the property while maintaining its friendly, hometown feel. Last year, DeSimone completed the purchase of his second casino, The Pass in Henderson, formerly the Eldorado, owned at the time by Boyd Gaming. He’s sunk millions into that property to revive it and has big plans for both his properties. At Railroad Pass, DeSimone recently broke grounds on a new Holiday Inn Express hotel adjacent to the casino, and he hopes to add a hotel at the Pass on Water Street. He spoke with Roger Gros, the host of the Boulder City Podcast at the Pass in June.

Jill Lagan is the chief cheerleader for Boulder City. As CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, she’s an advocate for the town’s businesses and events. The Chamber organizes the Spring Jamboree each May and assists in all other citywide events. Lagan, a Boulder City native with ties that go back years, is a graduate of Boulder City High School and BYU. She is also a respected chamber executive, as a member of the board of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). She’s also a member of the Boulder City Tourism Commission. She spoke with BC Podcast host Roger Gros at the new Chamber offices on Nevada Way in early June.

The legalization of sports betting in the U.S. following the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 brought many new players into the game. But it also focused attention of people who has been involved in U.S. sports betting in the one legal jurisdiction—Nevada. Art Manteris arrived in Las Vegas in the late 1970s, working at such legendary books like the Stardust, Caesars, Westgate (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton, and finally 20 years with Station Casinos. Manteris is a contrarian when it comes to sports betting and understands the realities of operations. Even though he’s retired from the casinos, Manteris plans to stay engaged in the industry. A resident of Boulder City for many years, Manteris appreciates this small town even more now in his retirement.

The Boulder City Podcast and Boulder City Social have joined forces to present a series of podcasts with candidates for the City Council of Boulder City. In light of the lack of public forums during the pandemic, we hope that these podcasts will help voters meet the candidates, understand their views and opinions, and guide their votes in the upcoming election on June 15.

The race for the final city council seat available this year has come down to two candidates, Matt Fox and Cokie Booth, who were the candidates who got the most votes, except for Sherri Jorgensen who was elected to a city council seat with more than 50 percent of the votes cast. Fox and Booth will square off for the final seat.

Fox is the son of Dan Fox, the owner of Fox’s BBQ, and manages the restaurant. Since the restaurant relocated to Nevada Way, he moved his family to Boulder City, where he used to spend his summers while growing up in Southern California. He has three children in Boulder City schools and wants to sink his family roots deep into Boulder City. He’s running for city council to maintain what he loves about the small town of Boulder City.

Booth has declined to appear on this podcast so voters will have to learn about her views from other venues.

This week, we present an interview with Tracy Folda, the departing city council member for Boulder City. Folda opted out of running for election in the 2021 race for city council because her family has a job opportunity elsewhere. Folda was appointed to council in 2019 to fill the vacant seat of former council member Kiernan McManus, who was elected mayor. Folda is the co-founder of the Boulder City Community Alliance, a group that heavily influenced the council races of 2018 and the mayoral election in 2019. She leaves council confident that she worked hard for the people of Boulder City and fulfilled her goal of a more transparent and focused city.

The Boulder City Podcast and Boulder City Social have joined forces to present a series of podcasts with candidates for the City Council of Boulder City. In light of the lack of public forums during the pandemic, we hope that these podcasts will help voters meet the candidates, understand their views and opinions, and guide their votes in the upcoming election on April 6. If no one achieves 50 percent of the vote on April 6, the top four vote getters will be involved in a runoff in June.

Michael Guccione has lived in Boulder City for 10 years. A native of Southern California and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Guccione spent the bulk of career in the automotive industry, helping to revive struggling auto dealerships in the New York City region. Now retired, he stays active as a business consultant and angel investor. As a member of city council, Guccione pledges to support local businesses and reasonable growth, preserving historic locations, speaking for the community and making Boulder City better.

This is the final podcast in the series as only two candidates have either failed to respond or declined to participate. We’ll resume the council candidate podcast when and if four finalists are determined following the April 6 election. Good luck to all candidates.

The Boulder City Podcast and Boulder City Social have joined forces to present a series of podcasts with candidates for the City Council of Boulder City. In light of the lack of public forums during the pandemic, we hope that these podcasts will help voters meet the candidates, understand their views and opinions, and guide their votes in the upcoming election on April 6. If no one achieves 50 percent of the vote on April 6, the top four vote getters will be involved in a runoff in June.

Paul Bageman has been a permanent resident of Boulder City since 2017. He’s a veteran of the U.S. Navy and has been involved in commercial aviation for over 20 years. His impetus for running for the City Council of Boulder City has been the discord he feels that the council endures and believes his independent voice will help the city get back on an even keel and consider the important things in town—the welfare of the residents, the concentration on slow growth, support of small business and the respect for the historical buildings in the city.

The Boulder City Podcast and Boulder City Social have joined forces to present a series of podcasts with candidates for the City Council of Boulder City. In light of the lack of public forums during the pandemic, we hope that these podcasts will help voters meet the candidates, understand their views and opinions, and guide their votes in the upcoming election on April 6. If no one achieves 50 percent of the vote on April 6, the top four vote getters will be involved in a runoff in June.

Sherri Jorgensen has lived in Boulder City more than 20 years, moving here with her family from her native Henderson, so her childre could go to the excellent schools in town. Now that her children are grown and out of school, Jorgensen is turning her attention to the town she loves. She has participated in many organizations in town, including the Housing Allotments Committee that is crucial in establishing the slow growth of Boulder City. As the mother of a child with Downs Syndrome, she has volunteered and served with several organizations focused on that issue. As a council member, Jorgensen wants to focus on the good in the city.

The Boulder City Podcast and Boulder City Social have joined forces to present a series of podcasts with candidates for the City Council of Boulder City. In light of the lack of public forums during the pandemic, we hope that these podcasts will help voters meet the candidates, understand their views and opinions, and guide their votes in the upcoming election on April 6. If no one achieves 50 percent of the vote on April 6, the top four vote getters will be involved in a runoff in June.

Today’s podcast features Matt Fox, whose father owns Fox’s Smokehouse BBQ, one of the most successful of the recently opened small businesses in town. Fox has a long history in food-and-beverage, working for some of the larger food distributors in the country. He joined his father a couple of years ago and he moved his family to Boulder City, where he used to spend his summers while growing up in Southern California. He has three children in Boulder City schools and wants to sink his family roots deep into Boulder City. He’s running for city council to maintain what he loves about the small town of Boulder City.