Clark County manages an extensive green space network, with staff maintaining 111 parks across more than 7,000 acres of land. Recent park updates include the mid-May reopening of the popular Louisville Park following a fire in one of its historic structures. Additionally, officials emphasize the importance of water safety at popular park waterways like Frenchman's Bar and Vancouver Lake, urging visitors to wear life jackets and remain cautious of strong currents and underwater hazards.
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Clark County Close Up · Jun 07, 2026 · 6:07–6:25 · Watch on CVTV ↗
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5:00 There's only one place to be this August, the 2026 Clark County Fair, August 7th through 16th, summer's best party. Get tickets and plan your visit now at ClarkCoFair.com. On February 23rd, April 4th became Deputy Clark County Manager. Recently we spoke with her to learn about her background, priorities, and role in supervising a variety of departments, including community development, animal control, and public works. Hello, I'm Jim Denman with Clark County Closup. Thank you so much for meeting with us. Thank you, I'm so excited to be back. Well, please tell us about your background. Alright, so I've spent almost my entire career leading people and making things more efficient. Improving processes, I guess. I'm deeply passionate about both those things.
5:59 Over the years I've held leadership roles both in local government and in the private sector, always centered around customer service and efficiency. I left Clark County about this time last year to become the administrator for Parks and Outdoor for Chattanooga, Tennessee. That was a wild ride, but I missed home. So when this opportunity came up, I jumped at it. And what were your previous roles in Clark County government? I was the community development director for about four years. So what made you jump for this job? For the director job? The director job. Yeah, Clark County's growing, and with growth comes opportunity and responsibility. What drew me into this role was the chance to shape how to meet the needs of the residents in this growing environment, whether that's safe infrastructure or responsive services, planning for a sustainable future.
6:56 I'm also excited about the opportunity to support such dedicated teams. The Clark County staff has always impressed me with how hard they work, and I want to be part of that again. I'm energized by complex challenges, and we have those, so I'm excited to be back. Yes, great. So explain for the viewers what is the role of the deputy county manager, and are you overseeing certain departments? Yeah, so the deputy county manager ensures that the county operations run smoothly, efficiently, and with a clear focus on serving the public.
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direct keyword 6:07–6:25 parks, Parks
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