I’m Melissa Woodbury, lifetime resident of Southern Nevada, retired elementary school teacher, and former State Assemblywoman for the Henderson area. I’m running to be your next City Councilwoman so that together, we can find lasting, meaningful solutions to the issues our community is facing. I was raised in Boulder City and have called Henderson home for nearly three decades. I graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and earned a Master’s degree in Education from Southern Utah University. I recently retired from the Clark County School District after 27 years. Education, and how it works in parallel with almost every aspect of our lives, has, and continues to be my passion.

I began my teaching career right after college. I taught bilingual and traditional special education for nine years. The years I spent helping students with mild to severe disabilities to learn, grow, and achieve shaped who I am today and instilled in me the lifelong aspiration to help improve the lives of others.

My desire to continue to help my community led me to run for the Nevada State Assembly in 2008. Public service has always been a part of my life. As the oldest daughter of Clark County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury and Rose Woodbury, I’ve learned the importance of working as a statesman, building consensus, and putting the needs of the people first. I served as the State Assemblywoman for District 23, which encompasses much of Henderson, for ten years. I chaired the Assembly Education Committee in 2015 and am proud of the education programs and initiatives that we were able to pass, including school choice for parents and their children.

I am running to be YOUR advocate and voice on the City Council. As a lifelong Nevadan, educator, wife, and community advocate, I have a vested interest in changing our public school system, promoting responsible growth, and making Henderson the safest place to work, live, and raise a family.

In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family and friends, camping & exploring the outdoors with my husband Kenny, and our two Boxers, Max & Gemma, and supporting Nevada’s awesome college & professional sports teams.