As we continue to uncover modifications made to our city’s building codes to accommodate the LDS Church, the conduct of elected officials and city planners has become increasingly concerning. The Freedom of Information Act has revealed numerous correspondences from city officials requesting in-person meetings to avoid creating paper trails related to this project. Additional e-mails provide guidance on Bill 2024-8, which eliminates the need for a variance that city staff could not recommend, but that upon the passage of Bill 2024-8, the waiver would then become approvable. Furthermore, there are suggestions to delay timing to “avoid unnecessary scrutiny”, intentional discrepancies in building height and scale (with models presented to the community at 195 feet instead of the 216 feet listed on plans), and requests to keep information intern and not share it publicly.
The actions of these individuals, many of whom are LDS members themselves, including staff in Francis Allen-Palenske’s office, should be thoroughly investigated, and if necessary, prosecuted. It is imperative to maintain transparency and integrity in our city’s planning process. Fairview, Texas has demonstrated that it is possible to protect the community while respectfully requesting that the LDS Church adhere to existing zoning regulations. https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/06/07/mormon-temple-disputes-fairview-texas-heber-cody-las-vegas
Additionally, brave members of the LDS community have confirmed that the current demands for the size and height of Temples are not a meaningful part of their religion, and the bullying behavior directed by Church leadership is not supported by the entire LDS community. https://outsidethebookofmormonbelt.com/2024/06/03/build-the-mckinney-temple-according-to-fairviews-ordinance-or-no-i-wont-help-deluge-the-city-planner-with-15000-emails/ We commend these individuals for their moral strength and fortitude and speaking the truth.
We urge all community members to continue raising awareness about this issue. Engage with the media, talk to your neighbors, and contact your elected officials. Your voice is crucial in ensuring that our city remains a fair and just place for all residents. Furthermore, we strongly encourage any development on this project to be delayed until a complete investigation of the process to date can be completed and the unscrupulous actions taken to date can be corrected.
Govt:
ward3@lasvegasnevada.gov
Cedric@cedriccrear.com
ccrear@lasvegasnevada.gov
brune4vegas@gmail.com
nbrune@lasvegasnevada.gov
sbentham@lasvegasnevada.gov
bflank@lasvegasnevada.gov
Mayor Goodman 702-229-6241
Ward 1 Brian Knudsen 702-229-6405
Ward 2 Victoria Seaman 702-229-2420
Ward 3 Olivia Diaz. 702-229-6405
Ward 4 Francis Allen-Palenske 702-229-2524
Ward 5 Cedric Crear 702-229-6405
Ward 6 Nancy Bruce. 702-229-5463
COUNTY
Marcelo.Erosa@clarkcountynv.gov 702-455-5882 Elizabeth.volonino@clarkcountynv.gov 702-455-4901
DistrictC@clarkcountynv.gov 702-455-3500 Ross Miller
DistrictA@clarkcountynv.gov 702-455-3500 Michael Naft
DistrictB@clarkcountynv.gov. 702-455-3500 M Kirkpatrick
DistrictD@clarkcountynv.gov 702-455-3239 W McCurdy
DistrictE@clarkcountynv.gov. 702-455-3500 T Segerblom
DistrictF@clarkcountynv.gov. 702-455-3500 J Jones
DistrictG@clarkcountynv.gov 702-455-5561 J Gibson
Media:
Tavery@reviewjounal.com
news@news3lv.com
Klasweb@8newnow.com
Desk@ktnv.com
Letters@trib.com
Mormonishpodcast@gmail.com
Tkemsley@sltrib.com
Jschaeffer@8newsnow.com
Kritter@ap.org
Ajnomura@sbgtv.com
Lgusts@sltrib.com
Gburnigham@@sltrib.com
Srmcann@sltrib.com
Miles.dilworth@mailon-line.com