Las Vegas City Hall kicked off Women’s History Month with a milestone of its own. For the first time, the seven-member City Council is led by six women, a lineup that includes Mayor Shelley Berkley. The 6-to-1 majority now guides decisions on downtown priorities, infrastructure projects and day-to-day city services.
City officials shared the news Monday on the city’s official X account, calling the council a “historic 6-woman majority” and using the announcement to remind residents about upcoming meetings. In its post on City of Las Vegas on X, the city linked the moment to Women’s History Month while flagging when the public can tune in.
Who’s on the council
Mayor Shelley Berkley heads the panel, while Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen represents Ward 1. The council’s other members are Councilwoman Kara Kelley (Ward 2), Councilwoman Olivia Diaz (Ward 3), Councilwoman Francis Allen‑Palenske (Ward 4), Councilwoman Shondra Summers‑Armstrong (Ward 5) and Councilwoman Nancy E. Brune (Ward 6). The full roster is listed on the city's Mayor & City Council page.
Why it matters locally
City councils sign off on zoning, budgets and service priorities, which means the group at the dais has a direct impact on neighborhoods and local businesses. Nevada also has a recent track record of strong female representation at the state level, with the state Legislature becoming the first in the nation to hold a female majority in late 2018, according to PBS NewsHour. Against that backdrop, city officials framed the council milestone as part of the broader celebration of Women’s History Month.
How to watch
The city said the council meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month and has scheduled its next session for Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. In its post, the city linked the meeting reminder to its live stream so residents can watch on the City of Las Vegas TV YouTube channel. See the city's notice on City of Las Vegas on X and find streaming information on the city's City of Las Vegas TV page.
