Newly elected U.S. Rep. Dina Titus appeared before the Boulder City Council Dec. 9, saying the city has a friend when it comes to renewable energy development but offering little reason for optimism that the Boulder City Bypass would become a reality in the near future.

Her brief appearance, the first visit by the Democrat since she unseated three-term Republican Jon Porter in November to win Nevada's 3rd District House seat, touched on her awareness of Boulder City and went into issues that most residents consider important.