Debra March

Debra Anne March (born November 25, 1953) is an American politician currently serving as mayor of Henderson, Nevada. Prior to being elected mayor, March served on the Henderson city council for 8 years.[1] In January 2018, a ruling found March in violation of ethics when she failed to disclose her relationship with the Henderson Community Foundation while the city council was voting on legislation relating to the foundation.[2]

Debra March
13th Mayor of Henderson
Incumbent
Assumed office June 20, 2017
Preceded by	Andy Hafen
Member of the Henderson City Council from Ward 2
In office July 8, 2009 – June 20, 2017
Preceded by	Andy Hafen
Succeeded by	Dan Shaw
Personal details
Born	Debra Anne March (1953-11-25) November 25, 1953
Political party	Democratic (1992–present)
Education	University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BA)

Due to a court ruling regarding the elections for the city council and mayor by the Nevada Supreme Court[3][4] and changes to the law regarding all elections here statewide by the Nevada Legislature and Governor Steve Sisolak (a Democrat), March is not eligible to run for re-election in 2022 due to term limits effectively extending the mayoral term to 1 year.[5][6][7]

Education

Debra March earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology and biology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1978. [8] [9]

Career

Following her graduation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1978, March served as a park ranger in Red Rock and Lake Tahoe for a little over six years. In this role, March promoted the value of the parks and their positive contributions to quality of life. [10] [11]

See also

• 2017 Henderson mayoral election

References

1. Corbin, April (June 20, 2017). "Just sworn in, new mayor Debra March off and running in Henderson". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
2. Lopez, Sandy (January 25, 2019). "Evidence found of ethics violation by Henderson Mayor Debra March". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
3. https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/government/supreme-court-says-reno-council-members-cant-run-for-mayor/
4. https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/court-wont-reconsider-reno-mayor-term-limit-case/
5. https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/2019-legislature/nevada-sees-many-new-laws-but-how-will-they-affect-you-1682418/
6. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2019/jun/25/new-local-election-law-shifts-term-lengths-cuts-co/
7. https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/march-cant-run-for-re-election-as-henderson-mayor-goodman-to-serve-extra-18-months-under-bill-moving-municipal-election-dates
8. Giola-Acres, Lisa. "Transcript of interview with Debra March by Lisa Gioia-Acres, February 21, 2007". UNLV Digital Collection, University Libraries. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
9. "Alumni Engagement". University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Engagemetn. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
10. "Transcript of interview with Debra March by Lisa Gioia-Acres". UNLV Digital Collections. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
11. "Women Inspiring Nevada: Debra March, City of Henderson". Vegas Inc. Vegas Inc./Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 27 July 2020.

Political offices
Preceded by Andy Hafen	Member of the Henderson City Council from Ward 2 2009–2017	Succeeded by Dan Shaw
Preceded by Andy Hafen	Mayor of Henderson 2017–present	Incumbent