Kim Liebhauser, the new district manager of Southern Nevada’s Bureau of Land Management, has resigned less than two months after taking on the role. Liebhauser, who previously served as a senior advisor for employee engagement and development at BLM’s Nevada office, reportedly opted for the Trump administration’s buyout offer for federal workers. In an internal email obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Liebhauser announced her decision to participate in the “deferred resignation/retirement program,” with her last day in office being March 7.
Liebhauser’s predecessor, Theresa Coleman, has transitioned to an adviser role in the office of the state director for BLM in Nevada. The Southern Nevada District Office, which controls nearly 90 percent of the land in Clark County, has faced pressure to release land for housing development due to the affordable housing crisis in the region.
In a statement, Jon Raby, the BLM Nevada state director, praised Liebhauser’s leadership experience and commitment to building high-performing teams. Liebhauser, with over 37 years of federal service, has led BLM operations in Wyoming, Arizona, and Nevada, as well as spearheading statewide initiatives in Wyoming.
The move comes as Southern Nevada residents grapple with high mortgage rates, limited land availability, and rising construction costs. Governor Joe Lombardo has urged the Department of the Interior to release land for housing development, while Democratic legislators have proposed their own solutions to address the housing crisis.
Liebhauser expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Southern Nevada District and collaborate with dedicated employees to further the agency’s public service mission. The unexpected departure of Liebhauser from the BLM has left the region in a state of flux as stakeholders continue to push for solutions to the housing challenges facing Las Vegas Valley residents.
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