A legal challenge in Clark County District Court seeks to disqualify North Las Vegas Councilmember Scott Black from the mayoral race, arguing his prior council service would exceed Nevada’s 12-year term limit.
Black has served 9 years on the city council. The lawsuit claims the city charter counts mayoral and council service together, meaning a four-year mayoral term would push him past the constitutional limit.
Nevada cities interpret term limits differently, and no court has ruled directly on Black’s situation. Similar cases in Reno have produced mixed outcomes.
A ruling could clarify how term limits apply when mayoral and council roles overlap.
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