Six young candidates vie for Clark County Youth Mayor at annual event

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Six fourth and fifth-graders are campaigning for the role of Clark County Youth Mayor on Saturday.

Children throughout the valley had the opportunity to vote for their next youth mayor at the 18th Annual Step Up for Kids event, held at Pearson’s Community Park.

Three of the six young candidates are running for the position of kid mayor in Clark County, each with distinct motivations. Sophia Schafer said, “I’m running because I care about kids in my community,” and emphasized her desire for everyone to have access to mental health resources…

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