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The Clark County manager is set to retire after being employed with the county for 33 years.

According to a county news release, Clark County Manager Yolanda King, who has served in that role since 2016, stated on Sept. 5 that she plans to retire.

“Yolanda has been an exceptional leader and has set Clark County on a bright and strong path into the future. I speak for all when I say her leadership and personal commitment to our organization, our employees, and the people of Clark County will be missed,” Chair of the Clark County Commission Jim Gibson said in the release.

King oversees more than 10,000 employees throughout 38 departments as chief executive officer, and her office had a $9.4 billion budget for the fiscal year 2022.

“Guided by her commitment to Clark County’s values and profound respect for those we serve, Ms. King has redefined public service not just for our county, but also for the meaning of the word itself," Gibson said. "Yolanda has been steadfast in leading the over 10,000 employees in our organization through unprecedented times while ensuring Clark County was a beacon for millions of our residents during their most pressing time of need.”

King’s last day will be Nov. 10, and she said it had been an honor to serve the county for the past 33 years.

“I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish, especially through the challenges of the pandemic when so much was unknown and so many were suddenly in need of a kind of help that we have not seen before in our community," King said. "Clark County has taken me on an incredible journey, and I have dedicated most of my life to its service. I am confident that the county is moving in the right direction with a bright future ahead. To the employees of Clark County, you are this region’s most vital asset and to the people of Clark County, thank you for allowing me to be of service to you.”