City of Las Vegas | 49,011 followers on LinkedIn. Your connection to Las Vegas starts here: lasvegasnevada.gov/connect. Join our team: lasvegasnevada.gov/jobs | The city of Las Vegas was founded on May 15, 1905 and is home to more than 594,000 residents. The largest city in Nevada, Las Vegas is governed by Mayor Shelley Berkley and six city council members. City Manager Mike Janssen, who was appointed by the city council, oversees administrative duties and the city’s more than 3,000 employees.