Michelle Romero
2023 - Present
2027
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Michelle Romero is the Mayor of Henderson in Nevada. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends in 2027.
Romero won election for Mayor of Henderson in Nevada outright in the primary on June 14, 2022, after the general election was canceled.
Municipal elections in Henderson are nonpartisan. Romero is affiliated with the Republican Party.[1][2][3]
Biography
Michelle Romero was born in Henderson, Nevada. Romero earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University. Her career experience includes owning Michelle Romero Consulting. Romero founded the Farmer’s Market.[4]
Elections
2022
See also: Mayoral election in Henderson, Nevada (2022)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Henderson
Michelle Romero won election outright against Frank Ficadenti and Drew Dison in the primary for Mayor of Henderson on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Romero (Nonpartisan) | 75.8 | 43,311 |
 | Frank Ficadenti (Nonpartisan)  | 13.0 | 7,453 | |
 | Drew Dison (Nonpartisan) | 11.2 | 6,388 | |
| Total votes: 57,152 | |||
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2019
See also: City elections in Henderson, Nevada (2019)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Henderson City Council Ward I
Michelle Romero won election outright against Danny Vella, Nathan Conrad, Eddie Hamilton, and Rocky Ortega in the primary for Henderson City Council Ward I on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Romero (Nonpartisan) | 60.2 | 8,156 |
 | Danny Vella (Nonpartisan) | 18.0 | 2,437 | |
 | Nathan Conrad (Nonpartisan) | 11.6 | 1,574 | |
 | Eddie Hamilton (Nonpartisan) | 7.6 | 1,033 | |
| Rocky Ortega (Nonpartisan) | 2.5 | 338 | |
| Total votes: 13,538 | |||
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Note: The general election was canceled after Michelle Romero won the position outright by receiving more than 50% of the votes cast in the primary election.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michelle Romero did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michelle Romero completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Romero's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Public safety Education Economic Development
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Education Health care
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My father because he led by example. He was always in service to others. He never asked for credit for the things he did to help not only friends and neighbors, but also complete strangers. He taught his children to put the effort in to get the job done correctly the first time. He was humble and kind, but to me he was a giant among men.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
1776 by David Mc Cullough because it showed how a few brave people who believed in their core that they were fighting for what was right could change the world.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, forward thinking, good listener.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am solution oriented. Throughout my 25 years of service at the city, I was able to develop win-win solutions to address needs of residents and business owners that also furthered City goals. I also have the attributes mentioned above.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To set policy to manage the growth of the city, including infrastructure, amenities and maintaining quality of life for residents. To be a good steward of public funds. To promote the City to expand our economic base.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I would like to leave office with a diversified economy, and an improved education system with partnerships between schools and businesses so that our kids graduate high school with an understanding of the wide variety of career opportunities available to them. Finally, I would like for Henderson residents, including my grandchildren to have the highest quality of life possible.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The first historical event that an impact on me was when Reagan was shot. I was in the 8th grade and remember being stunned that someone would want to harm our president.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Clark County Sanitation District summer hire. I was sixteen. They liked me and the work I did, so I stayed there for two years.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas because my family is always together and it brings kids so much joy.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Wonder Woman
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My family
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
We Will Rock You by Queen or the Hot Dog song from the Disney Channel
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Balancing home and work
Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?
Service on the boards of other entities, such as the Health District or Southern NV Water Authority.
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
Expertise in planning and development is helpful because that is what broadens your tax base when it is done prudently and helps to pay for amenities such as parks, recreation facilities, and trails that improve quality of life.
What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?
City Council is often the first direct contact between citizens and government. It’s important that there be trust in that relationship as it has the most direct impact on residents.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?
I believe it is beneficial so that it doesn’t take as long for the newly elected person to understand how a city operates, who are the staff and what are their areas of expertise, what have been past issues and how we’re they addressed, etc.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Mayor of Henderson |
Officeholder Mayor of Henderson |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Voter Guide 2022: Michelle Romero," archived August 24, 2022
- ↑ Southern Hills Republican Women, "Michelle Romero, Henderson City Councilwoman," accessed October 19, 2022
- ↑ Nevada Republican Club, "March 2019 Luncheon," accessed October 19, 2022
- ↑ Michelle Romero For Henderson Mayor 2022, "About," accessed August 4, 2022
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| Preceded by Debra March |
Mayor of Henderson 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Gerri Schroder |
Henderson City Council Ward I 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by James Seebock |
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