Two Las Vegas City Council members will begin new terms Wednesday morning, as Ward 4 Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske and Ward 6 Councilwoman Nancy Brune are sworn in at the start of the July 1 City Council meeting.
When and where
The meeting begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It will be held in Council Chambers on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St.
Who is being sworn in
Ward 4 Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske and Ward 6 Councilwoman Nancy Brune are scheduled to take the oath of office at the start of the meeting. Both are entering second terms. Allen-Palenske ran unopposed, while Brune won her primary election with more than 50% of the vote.
Nevada Child Seekers recognition
The ceremonial portion of the agenda will include recognition of Nevada Child Seekers, a nonprofit that has worked for more than 40 years to help locate missing and runaway children, support families in crisis and provide child safety education.
Citizen of the Month
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen is also set to recognize Colin McNaught, principal of Cimarron-Memorial High School, as the city\u2019s July 2026 Citizen of the Month. McNaught joined the school in 2013 as a biology teacher before later serving as dean, assistant principal and principal.
How to watch or participate
The meeting will stream live on City of Las Vegas TV and the city\u2019s YouTube channel. Residents who want to comment on agenda items may do so in person during public comment periods. Agendas are posted at lasvegasnevada.gov/meetings.
Key Facts
- Ward 4 Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske and Ward 6 Councilwoman Nancy Brune will be sworn in for second terms.
- The swearing-in will take place at the start of the July 1, 2026 City Council meeting.
- The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Council Chambers on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall at 495 S. Main St.
- Allen-Palenske ran unopposed and Brune won her primary with more than 50 percent of the vote.
- Nevada Child Seekers will be recognized during the ceremonial portion of the agenda.
- July 2026 Citizen of the Month Colin McNaught, principal of Cimarron-Memorial High School, will also be recognized.
- The council meeting will be broadcast live on City of Las Vegas TV and its YouTube channel.
Event Details
- Las Vegas City Council meeting and swearing-in ceremony — 2026-07-01, 09:00, Council Chambers, second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, Nevada