David Paull, Executive Vice President of GGI, gave the opening welcoming remarks.
Present for the ceremonies were:
- U.S. Congresswoman Susie Lee
- Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones
- Las Vegas City Councilwoman Frances Allen Palenske
- Representing U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Hector Lizaola
- Office of Lieutenant Governor Senior Advisor Sally Christensen
- Nevada Housing Division Deputy Administrator of Housing Programs Juawana Grant
- National Equity Fund – Todd Fabian
- California Bank and Trust — Chris Kanstrup
- NewWest Capital – Alex Bardaweel
- Executive Director of Silver State Housing Lori Muehlhausen
A resident of the West Sahara Senior Housing development, Deloris Tabb, also spoke.
After the official ribbon-cutting and a celebratory cake, guests were offered a tour of the community.
West Sahara Senior Housing features 171 units of affordability for Seniors 55+, comprised of one and two-bedroom units on 3 stories. The property opened its doors in April 2025. The property maintains very high occupancy with an interest list for future residents. The project was financed with Nevada State 9% tax credits, Clark County HOME Funds and Clark County Community Housing Funds (CHF).
