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From Firefighter to Frontline Leader: Luke McCarthy on Public Safety, Housing & the Future of Las Vegas
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On today’s episode of The Middle Ground Radio Show, Tom Letizia welcomes back Luke McCarthy, Las Vegas City Council candidate for Ward 2 and longtime firefighter, for a powerful conversation on the city’s most pressing issues.
Luke shares firsthand insights on the challenges facing our first responders—from staffing shortages to call volume increases—and explains how his frontline experience shapes his approach to public policy. The discussion dives into affordable housing, the homelessness crisis, and what comes next for the city now that the Badlands issue is settled. Tom and Luke also talk about how to diversify Las Vegas's economy beyond tourism and explore innovative ideas to enhance quality of life for all residents.
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