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Brian Knudsen

Ward 1 Councilman2019-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
42
Total speaking time
3:32:00
Avg per meeting
5:03
Segments
4052

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Top issues during term (20)(Business Jobs)

critical↑Oct 2026[40]

Cork and Thorn Disciplinary Action & Arts District Public Safety

No direct city cost, but ongoing Metro calls for service and Arts District investment confidence are at stake.

high↑Jan 2026[21]

2027 Legislative Priorities and Statutory Authority

Any resulting state legislation could direct funding or policy for housing and homeless services in the Las Vegas area, though the dollar amounts aren't known yet.

high↓Jan 2026[20]

Municipal Civil Service Eligibility and Hiring Lists

Determines recruitment pipelines for funded city positions.

medium↑Feb 2026[18]

Municipal Civil Service Candidate Eligibility Lists

Establishes candidate pools for budgeted city positions.

high↑Jan 2026[15]

City Civil Service Hiring and Candidate List Management

No direct cost; these lists affect how quickly the city can fill budgeted positions.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Modernization of Downtown Redevelopment Incentive Programs

Roughly $1 million-plus in incentives was paid out in the 2025-26 fiscal year, funded through the redevelopment agency budget.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Opportunity Zones 2.0 Overview and Selection

New Opportunity Zone designations could unlock federal tax-advantaged investment in qualifying neighborhoods, including the Historic West Side.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Downtown Tourism Improvement District

Projected $3.7 million in tourist-attributed sales tax for district projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Statewide Arts and Cultural Tourism Collaboration

Statewide arts and tourism grants total millions in economic activity.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Good Word Food Hall Expansion in Historic Westside

Supports commercial activity and small business growth in the Historic Westside.

high↓Jan 2026[9]

Arts District Parking Garage Retail Improvement

$1,000,000 allocated from the RDA Special Revenue Fund, with $300,000 reimbursable through lease amortization.

medium↓Mar 2026[9]

Digital Outreach and Website Historic Content

Proposal of $31,500 was denied.

high↑May 2026[7]

2027 Legislative Session Priorities and Revenue Asks

Potential state legislative appropriations to support small businesses and workforce programs in the SNEC boundaries.

medium↑Jan 2026[6]

Business License Code Updates for TNCs and Fictitious Names

None anticipated.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Civil Fines Clarification for Businesses (Bill 2026-33)

None.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Valley Hospital Labor Disputes and Healthcare Worker Wages

Involves corporate operational revenues and employee wage structures at Valley Hospital.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

FLEX Workforce Development and Resident Support Program

Funded via a $3 million federal grant over a four-year period.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Light Source Communications Broadband Franchise

Involves an initial private investment of over $30 million by the applicant, plus city gross revenue fee collections.

high↓May 2026[4]

Artist Housing and Studio Spaces in the Arts District

Funded through public-private partnerships and developer proposals for affordable housing development.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

Helldorado Days Rodeo Multi-Year Funding

An additional $100,000 allocated from commission reserves for the 2026 rodeo production.

Decisions during term (0)

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