Ward 4 Councilwoman· 2022-2030
Francis Allen-Palenske
Las Vegas
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Voice
- 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 (18)(General)
Youth Grants and Community Service Initiatives
Involves review of existing YNAPP grant allocations.
Park Public Safety and Arrest Statistics
Maintains existing police patrol resource allocations.
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.
Centralized Care Coordination and Resource Access
Potential allocation for staff and contractor training.
Annual Reporting and Council Engagement
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capital project update
It's all about how your tax dollars are being spent on local construction and neighborhood improvements.
short-term rental enforcement
You could be on the hook for thousands if you accidentally buy a property with a hidden, unpermitted rental history.
Federal Land Disposal and SNPLMA Process Improvements
Direct impacts on local municipal revenues and capital improvement funding generated through federal land auction proceeds.
Implementation of Urban Heat Mitigation Plan
Future city budgets will need to support expanded cooling center operations, public hydration infrastructure, and enhanced urban forestry initiatives.
film credits
It doesn't cost taxpayers a dime, but it's a clever way to boost local tourism marketing without spending on ads.
Municipal Financial Consulting Services Contract
Not-to-exceed $150,000 annually for up to six years from the LVRA Debt Service Fund.
LVCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Estimated fiscal impact not to exceed $17,784,058 across various funds.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Alignment with State Law
Reduces permitting costs and removes expensive special use permit requirements for homeowners.
workplace shooting lawsuit
Taxpayers could be on the hook for a massive payout if the city is found negligent in its security practices.
government services
You'll save on gas and time by handling your passport needs locally instead of driving all over the valley.
data center moratorium
This pause could slow down tech-sector investments, but it might save taxpayers from footing the bill for future water and power upgrades.
AI data center moratorium
While this pauses quick tech investments, it protects taxpayers from footing the bill for sudden strain on our water and power utilities.
State of the City address
It’s your best quick look at where city tax dollars may go this year—though the source doesn’t list specific dollar amounts.
Decisions during term (28)
Recorded while Allen-Palenske was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
26-0231-ZON1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [TC (TOWN CENTER) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] AND C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) TO: T-C (TOWN CENTER)
26-0243-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) TO: M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
Toll South LV General Plan Amendment and Subdivision on Hualapai Way
Toll South LV General Plan Amendment and Subdivision (Radley-Soft Shimmer)
Toll South LV General Plan Amendment and Subdivision (Radley-Larry McBryde)
Stajif Investments General Plan Amendment and Rezoning on Iron Mountain Road
26-0386-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL)
26-0236-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND PF (PUBLIC FACILITY) TO: ML (MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
26-0236-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND PF (PUBLIC FACILITY) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS] TO: R-SL (RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT)
General Plan Amendment for Fairhaven Street and Lake Mead Boulevard (26-0163)
For possible action to approve award of Amendment No.1 to Contract No. 220005-DD, Blanket Designated Services for WPCF General Engineering Services, located at 6005 East Vegas Valley Drive - Department of Public Works - Award recommended…
Items 19, 19a, 19b: General Plan Amendment and Rezoning for KB Home (Iron Mountain Road)
Approval of General Plan Amendment for Heat Mitigation Plan
Approval of Redevelopment Area 3 Establishment and General Plan Amendment
26-0226-VAC1 - VACATION - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT/OWNER: GSI OSO BLANCA LAS VEGAS OWNER, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request for a Petition to Vacate a portion of Right-of-Way (Doe Brook Trail) generally…
Approval of Suerte Siete General Plan Amendment and Rezoning
26-0236-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) AND PF (PUBLIC FACILITY) TO: ML (MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
Approval of General Plan Amendment and Entitlements for Sahara Avenue Redevelopment (Item 43)
Resolution No. R-42-2026 - General Fund Budget Augmentation ($58,600,000)
Item 31: General Plan Amendment for Heat Mitigation Plan
Voting record (1)(General)
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