Francis Allen-Palenske

Francis Allen-Palenske Hi, I’m Francis, your Councilwoman for the city of Las Vegas. Mom, wife, biz owner. 🇺🇸 She was the first Asian-American female elected to the Nevada Legislature.

Elected to serve in the Nevada Assembly, Francis served in the 2004-2005 session as well as one special session. During her time in the Assembly, the Peace Officers Research Association of Nevada honored her with the Outstanding Assemblywoman Award. Since her election, Francis has brought her focus on public safety, fiscal responsibility, neighborhood outreach and building community to the City Co

uncil. She currently serves on the city of Las Vegas Audit Oversight Committee, the Local Law Enforcement Advisory Committee, Metropolitan Police Committee on Fiscal Affairs and on the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition. Always active in the community, Francis often works with charities and organizations looking to improve outcomes for children. Among the groups she has served with as a board member are the Speedway Children’s Charities, Lone Mountain Little League and the Summerlin Hospital Medical Center. She has been active in supporting Three Square, Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, the Korean-American Women’s Association of Las Vegas, Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, Doral Academy Fire Mesa and more. Francis and her husband Stephen, a retired firefighter, have three children Ally, Emma and David.

03/14/2026

Today marks the close of the filing period for the upcoming City of Las Vegas municipal elections, and I’m honored to share that no candidates filed to challenge my seat.

This moment is both humbling and motivating, and I remain committed to working hard every day for the families, neighborhoods, and businesses of Ward 4. 🇺🇸✨

Please plan ahead! 👀👇
03/12/2026

Please plan ahead! 👀👇

What an incredible night! So grateful for our volunteers, sponsors and especially the attendees who made it so special! ...
02/14/2026

What an incredible night! So grateful for our volunteers, sponsors and especially the attendees who made it so special! 💖🤩

Can't wait for Dazzle Prom tonight! 🤩
02/13/2026

Can't wait for Dazzle Prom tonight! 🤩

Dazzle Prom is tomorrow and what is prom without a little royalty? Councilwoman Brune and I were honored to invite Andre...
02/13/2026

Dazzle Prom is tomorrow and what is prom without a little royalty?

Councilwoman Brune and I were honored to invite Andrew to be this year’s Dazzle Prom King. His buddy even stopped by with a prom invite of her own. 💖

This is truly one of our favorite events of the year. ✨

02/11/2026

Celebrating the Year of the Horse! 🐎

The Mayor and City Council recognized Lunar New Year, CNY in the Desert and the Lohan School of Shaolin lion dancers last week. ❤️

Such a treat meeting with Hufflepuff & Muffin Jones from ! They have an exciting event coming up, Critter Palooza and ar...
02/03/2026

Such a treat meeting with Hufflepuff & Muffin Jones from !

They have an exciting event coming up, Critter Palooza and are always in need of loving dogs to join their therapy dog program.

Interested? Email: [email protected]

New episode of Access out now! A Veterans Memorial is coming to Ward 4, we’re highlighting Friends of Parkinson’s and ce...
01/29/2026

New episode of Access out now! A Veterans Memorial is coming to Ward 4, we’re highlighting Friends of Parkinson’s and celebrating David Riggleman’s retirement after 26 years of service. Watch here:

Coming up on this show, a powerful tribute honoring our service men and women breaks ground. It’s the Nevada State Veterans Memorial. We’ll show you the gr...

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