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Olivia Diaz

Las Vegas City Council member, Ward 3

Appears in 5 stories

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Las Vegas council reviews Fergusons Downtown vending lot permit

Rule Changes

Presided over the September 2 hearing that approved the vending permit with conditions

The boarded-up Fergusons Motel took more than a decade to become a downtown Las Vegas retail-and-events hub. On September 2, the city council renewed the block's open-air vending permit, with conditions — the review was overdue, since the permit dated to 2020.

Updated Yesterday

Las Vegas planners approve downtown rental store permit and design waiver

Rule Changes

Councilwoman whose ward includes the 731 South 7th Street property

The Las Vegas Planning Commission approved the rental store plan for 731 South 7th Street at its September 8 hearing, voting 5-0 to grant the special use permit and the waiver of the city's interim downtown design standards. City staff had recommended approval.

Updated Yesterday

Las Vegas planning commission approves alcohol permit for Boom Bang restaurant

Rule Changes

Represents the ward containing 70 East Bonneville

The Las Vegas Planning Commission approved Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails' special use permit 5-0 at its September 8 hearing. The vote clears the way for alcohol service at the 2,637-square-foot restaurant planned for 70 E. Bonneville Ave. in the Las Vegas Civic Center.

Updated Yesterday

Las Vegas City Council weighs ending or extending Clark County boundary agreement

Rule Changes

Quoted expecting the county to agree to amended terms on October 20

Las Vegas and Clark County are fighting over fire service costs in county islands surrounded by city land. City officials say Las Vegas Fire & Rescue will respond to about 9,500 calls in county areas in 2026, while county crews handle roughly 5,300 in the city. They want $250 to $300 million over 20 years to close the gap.

Updated 7 days ago

Las Vegas City Council weighs below-market lease to Philharmonic

Money Moves

Sponsor of the lease resolution

Las Vegas City Council members will hear public testimony on a proposal to lease two suites in the historic Fifth Street School to the Las Vegas Philharmonic at below-market rent. The hearing is set for Tuesday, Sept. 16, at City Hall.

Updated Sep 14