City of Mesquite, Nevada
Jayson Andrus, MPA, CFO has a diverse work experience in public service and healthcare. Jayson began their career as a Firefighter/Paramedic at Mesquite Fire Rescue in 2007 and served in that role until 2018. In 2009, they joined Intermountain Healthcare as a Flight Paramedic and remained in that position until 2017. Currently, they are the Fire Chief at the City of Mesquite, Nevada, a role they started in 2018.
Jayson Andrus, MPA, CFO pursued their higher education starting in 2011 at Utah Valley University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Emergency Management.
Subsequently, in 2019, Jayson Andrus enrolled at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and successfully completed their Master's program. Jayson graduated in 2021, acquiring a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. The specific field of study during their MPA program was not provided.
City of Mesquite, Nevada
A progressive and friendly city on the Nevada-Arizona border, Mesquite brings in visitors and commerce by way of Interstate 15. Out of the north come our snowbirds and visitors seeking sunshine and great weather from Canada, the Midwest and Intermountain regions. From the south come our visitors from California and Las Vegas looking to escape. Mesquite has become a magnet for outdoor recreationists seeking spectacular trails nearby for ATVs, biking, hiking and walking trails. It is their Nevada base camp before venturing out on day trips to take in the National Parks with Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon or a million other things to see and do. In addition to a great quality of life with no traffic problems, rich green golf course communities, fabulous resort amenities; businesses enjoy one of the best tax structures in the country. Along with competitive sales tax (no tax on food items for home use, medicine or service), relatively low property tax rates ($3.03 per $100 assessed value--35% of appraised value) and minimal employer payroll tax; Nevada provides the following tax advantages: ● No Corporate Income Tax ● No Personal Income Tax ● No Franchise Tax on Income ● No Inheritance or Gift Tax ● No Unitary Tax Combine favorable tax structure with a growing community, willing and able workforce, proactive local government and you have a formula for business success.