Wednesday, March 1, 2017 | 4:27 p.m.
CARSON CITY — The state Senate passed a bill today to set up a system of government in Mesquite and give the city the right to impose local taxes.
The bill, which now heads to the Assembly, provides for the election of a mayor and a five-member City Council and establishes executive and judicial offices.
The bill, to be effective July 1 for incorporation of the city, gives the mayor and council the power to levy a business tax and impose various fees. The council would have the power to create a municipal court and to acquire a public utility
The vote today was 19-2, with Republican Sens. Michael Roberson of Las Vegas and James Settelmeyer of Minden opposed.
