Ward 4 Councilwoman· 2022-2030
Francis Allen-Palenske
Las Vegas
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- Meetings spoken in
- 34
- Total speaking time
- 1:58:02
- Avg per meeting
- 3:28
- Segments
- 1885
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Top issues during term (20)
elections
Elections themselves cost taxpayer dollars to run, but the outcome will dictate how your municipal tax dollars and local development funds are spent in the northwest.
Youth Grants and Community Service Initiatives
Involves review of existing YNAPP grant allocations.
Regional Flood Control Capital Improvement Plan
Approximately $370 million allocated to Las Vegas over 10 years
Fremont Street Performer Regulations and Lottery System
None specified by city staff, though administrative costs will be absorbed by existing operating budgets.
Major Development Projects and Land Resources
None directly to the city budget at this stage, with land acquisition and infrastructure handled by the master developer.
Park Public Safety and Arrest Statistics
Maintains existing police patrol resource allocations.
Huntridge Theatre Public-Private Partnership and Non-Profit Transition
No public money is being requested this year, but any future city role could affect the general fund starting in FY 2027-28.
Municipal Civil Service Eligibility and Hiring Lists
Determines recruitment pipelines for funded city positions.
Citywide Parking Requirement Revisions and Maximum Caps
Will affect development costs and parking availability for commercial and residential properties across Las Vegas.
Special Improvement District No. 820 (Summerlin Village 28A) Infrastructure and Bonds
Involves public improvement financing and bond issuance for Summerlin Village 28A development.
Commercial Visual Improvement Grant for South Decatur Boulevard
Not-to-exceed $29,500 from the RDA Special Revenue Fund.
Clark County Interlocal Agreement & Fire Services Disparity
The current service imbalance equates to the operational cost of two city fire stations, estimated at roughly $9 million annually in labor alone.
Municipal Civil Service Candidate Eligibility Lists
Establishes candidate pools for budgeted city positions.
Charleston and Westwood Medical Office Development
Represents a major private investment in the city's medical district.
Centralized Care Coordination and Resource Access
Potential allocation for staff and contractor training.
data center development
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for a costly federal court battle against deep-pocketed tech developers.
Redevelopment Area 3 Establishment
Sets baseline tax records that will direct tax increment financing revenues toward future redevelopment projects.
Annual Reporting and Council Engagement
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Floyd Lamb Park Historical Signage Update
Costs for sign replacement will be evaluated by Parks and Recreation and Public Works.
Equestrian Estates Infill Subdivision (Blue Heron)
Private capital investment in residential housing infrastructure.
Decisions during term (1071)
Recorded while Allen-Palenske was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Final Minutes of October 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
Certification of Eligible Lists — Lead Court Clerk, Municipal Court Training Specialist, Planner I (X), Technical Systems Analyst
Certification of Classification Specifications — Deputy City Marshal, Case Manager, Senior Logistics Technician, Traffic Systems Technician
Approval of Final Minutes by Reference of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2026
First draft of National Register nomination for Johnny Tocco's Ringside Boxing Gym
$13,333 HPC match for Arts District historic context grant
Letters to congressional delegation on Section 106 regulatory revisions
Approval of Final Minutes of July 28, 2026 Regular Meeting
Approval of September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
CVIP Agreement for Lazarou Real Estate, LLC (1701 S. Decatur Blvd.)
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Nevada Health and Bioscience Asset Corporation
Approval of Disciplinary Complaint and Hearing Date for Cork and Thorn
Appointment of Dedra Edmond-Drew to CAC
Creation of Special Improvement District No. 820 (Summerlin Village 28A)
Approval of Bezer Homes Residential Subdivision in Ward 4
For Possible Action - Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the Council, staff and/or the applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn or held in abeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted upon at this time.
For possible action to approve the Final Minutes by reference of the September 16, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
For possible action to approve award of Bid No. 26.MWA222.C1-SK, Sewer Rehabilitation Group L - Sahara, Durango, Charleston, located on Sahara Avenue from Torrey Pines Drive to Durango Drive, Durango Drive from Sahara Avenue to Oakey…
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 260144-DG-1, Security Services - Facilities, located at 495 South Main Street, 525 South Main Street, 100 East Clark Avenue, 6005 East Vegas Valley Drive, 451 East Bonanza Road, 1950 J…
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 260144-DG-2, Security Services - Parking, located at various City-owned parking lots and garages in the downtown area - Department of Economic and Urban Development - Award recommended…
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