In the upcoming election in November, Henderson City Councilman Dan Shaw is being challenged by Monica Larson, a constituent who believes he has not been responsive to the neighborhood’s concerns. Shaw and Larson are competing for the Ward 2 seat after advancing to a runoff in the primary election.
Shaw has been involved in local government since 1987, serving on various boards and commissions before being appointed to the City Council in 2017. He is running for re-election to continue the progress the city has made in recent years, with a focus on affordable housing, public safety, and education. Shaw has spearheaded efforts to address affordable housing, including a committee working on solutions and pushing developers to include affordable units in their projects.
He highlighted the city’s camping ban to address homelessness and efforts to provide social services and housing solutions. Shaw also emphasized the importance of public safety, citing the recruitment of new police officers and the city’s fire department. He aims to attract more manufacturing industries and healthcare companies to Henderson.
On the other hand, Larson, a Chicago native with degrees in psychology, is running for office to bring about change in Henderson. She believes in better allocation of funds for public safety and increased support for workers. Larson advocates for a more compassionate approach to homelessness, emphasizing the need for social services and sheltering in the city.
She also wants to see a variety of industries thrive in Henderson, including technology, entertainment, and career-oriented businesses. Larson envisions more single-family homes and unique housing concepts like tiny home communities. She also emphasizes the importance of transparent government and community input.
Both candidates have different visions for the future of Henderson, with Shaw focusing on continued progress and Larson advocating for change and a fresh perspective. The election will ultimately decide who will represent Ward 2 and shape the city’s direction moving forward.
