City of Mesquite, Nevada
Kim Otero is an experienced professional with a strong background in public administration and community outreach. Currently serving as Administrative Manager and Grants Specialist at the City of Mesquite Police Department since August 2012, Otero has demonstrated expertise in grant writing and management. Prior work includes a role as Project Coordinator at the Nevada Fire Safe Council, where Kim Otero positioned the organization as a leader in wildfire threat reduction. Earlier experience includes serving as Executive Director at Kids Kingdom, LLC, and Assistant Project Manager at Advanced Building Specialties, as well as a Communication Specialist at Queen of the Valley Hospital. Kim Otero holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.
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.