No surprises for new councilman

Dan Kulin

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 | 9:34 a.m.

Las Vegas Sun

In his first six months on the Las Vegas City Council, Steve Ross has worked to keep the major projects in his ward on track while trying to bring new fire and police stations to the northwest.

"I knew it was a lot of hard work so I've had no surprises, no disappoint-ments," Ross said.

Ross, a 43-year-old electrician turned politician, said he feels he joined the council "at just the right time because there were some things already set in motion."

The largest of those projects "in motion" was the $35 million Centennial Hills Community Center, a four-pool complex with gymnasiums and teen and senior centers scheduled to break ground this summer.

Ross also cited the plans for the city to take over the Floyd Lamb State Park.

The Centennial Hills complex has space nearby for a Metro substation and a library, which Ross said he is working to help bring along.

In addition, Ross hopes to cement plans for at least one, and perhaps two new fire stations for the northwest, where his Ward 6 is located, during the next budget cycle.

Ross' predecessor, Michael Mack, who decided not to seek re-election and supported Ross' opponent in the election, complimented the new councilman on his work so far.

"I've heard he's doing a good job and working hard," Mack said.