Victims Fund solicits input on payout plan

The Las Vegas Victims Fund committee is holding two town hall meetings Tuesday to hear public comments on draft protocols outlining who should receive donations following the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Strip.

As proposed, families of people killed in the shooting and people who sustained permanent brain damage or permanent paralysis resulting in continuous home medical assistance would receive the highest level of payment out of the fund, the draft guidelines propose.

People who were injured and admitted to a hospital within 48 hours of the shooting for at least one night between Oct. 1 and Jan. 31 would receive the next level of funding, according to the draft.

The meetings are set for 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. They will be broadcast live on Clark County Television, and a live stream will be available at www.clarkcountynv.gov, on Youtube at www. youtube.com/clarkcountynv/live, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ clarkcountynv.

The meetings will last about 90 minutes. Speakers will be recognized for c0mment on a first-come, firstserved basis in accordance with a sign-up sheet. Written comments will also be collected.

Comments may also be emailed to comments@lasvegasvictimsfund.org or mailed to the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund, P.O. Box 551111, Las Vegas, NV 89155.

Input will be accepted until Dec. 8. The committee will adopt a final protocol on Dec. 11, according to an estimated timeline of events.

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