LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Clark County aviation official has voluntarily stepped down from an airport service firm place, which was unpaid, after a evaluate into conflict-of-interest claims.
On Tuesday the Clark County Board of Commissioners have been supplied with an replace to an ongoing evaluate into some pilots’ claims Ben Czyzewski, common aviation director for Clark County Division of Aviation (CCDOA), had a battle of curiosity whereas working as a county official whereas additionally sitting on the board of an organization, Air Elite, which has contracts with the airports.
“While the employee had prior approval in 2022 to participate in the Air Elite’s board this relationship was revaluated by the (CCDOA), the county manager’s office, and the district attorney,” Kevin Schiller, the Clark County Supervisor, stated. “To avoid any potential conflict of interest or appearance of impropriety the employee has voluntarily resigned from the uncompensated position as a board member of Air Elite.”
The county additional discovered Czyzewski’s place didn’t influence the ordinance course of for amending an airport title however added the division will evaluate insurance policies relating to workers’ participation on exterior boards.
For reference, Air Elite is a subsidiary of World Gasoline and each firms fulfill sole customer support and gas operations at North Las Vegas and Henderson airports. Each firms even have branding on airport service automobiles and amenities. The North Las Vegas airport supervisor, Karina Tarnowska, was additionally employed after being employed with Air Elite.
“Listening to our concerns”
Tim Ross, the Plane House owners Pilots Affiliation native consultant, instructed commissioners he and different pilots believed progress has been made with the brand new CCDOA Director of Aviation, Jim Chrisley, addressing considerations.
“Mr. Chrisley is listening to our concerns about North Las Vegas and taking action on them,” Ross stated. “We appreciate that.”
Studying from a written assertion, Ross stated pilots got sure assurances at a gathering with Commissioner William McCurdy II and Schiller that hangar house owners would “not be going anywhere” because it pertains to lease renewals negotiations.
“We want the department to succeed and for Mr. Chrisley to succeed,” Ross stated.
