City Manager Gregory E. Rose has announced that Frank Fiori was named director of the North Las Vegas Planning and Zoning Department, effective Monday, June 30.

"Frank Fiori is a proven leader who provides a breadth of knowledge for the Planning and Zoning Department," said City Manager, Gregory Rose.  "I am pleased to have him on board and know he will excel in this new role."

As director of the Planning and Zoning Department, Fiori will oversee 24 employees, and a budget of more than $3 million.  Fiori’s annual salary as director will be $124,264.

Fiori replaces former Director of Planning and Zoning, Jory Stewart, who retired from the post January 2008.  Fiori served as Acting Director of Planning and Zoning since January.

"I am truly honored to be appointed to Director of Planning and Zoning," said Fiori.  "The City is undergoing many exciting changes, and I look forward to being a part of them in this critical position."

In 2007, Fiori joined the City as Manager of Advanced Planning with more than 24 years of experience in local government planning.  Prior to joining the City, Fiori served for three years as Director of Planning and Community Development in Franklin County, Va.  Fiori worked previously for the City of North Las Vegas from 1998 to 2000 and also worked in the planning departments for the City of Las Vegas and City of Henderson.

Fiori received his master of science degree in historic preservation from the School of Architecture at the University of Oregon.  He earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science from St. Michael's College in Burlington, Vt.