In 2021, Clark County announced plans for a 150-home development on a 15-acre lot by developer Kavson Homes. At the time, Commissioner Justin Jones' staff assured residents that the community would contribute to Mountain's Edge HOA fees and that the homes would reflect the architectural style and theme of our neighborhood.

Since then, however, the proposal has changed to 210 homes on a 20-acre lot, designed as a separate community with styles that do not align with Mountain's Edge. These changes, coupled with misinformation and a lack of transparency from the county, have left many residents frustrated and concerned about the project's long-term impact on our community.

The challenges facing our community are growing. Because Cactus Trails is not included within the Mountain's Edge Master Association (MEMA), current residents will continue bearing the costs of maintaining shared amenities, while the new development still benefits from their proximity and accessibility. The rezoning has also led to a compact, high-density design, with some homes featuring only single-car garages, driveways too small for parking, limited street parking, and no backyards. These design choices heighten broader community concerns: local schools are already over capacity, law enforcement resources are stretched thin, and traffic congestion continues to worsen.

This is not opposition to affordable housing—it is opposition to placing it in the middle of a master-planned community. High-density projects like Cactus Trails belong where infrastructure and services can support them, not in areas where they undermine homeowner investments, property values, and neighborhood character.