Las Vegas City Council Wards Share Community Updates, Events for Spring 2026

Ward newsletters highlight a Summerlin police technology showcase, Historic Westside Legacy Park inductees, a proposed CSN northwest campus, and upcoming neighborhood events.

Las Vegas city council representatives from Wards 3, 4, and 5 released spring 2026 community newsletters detailing recent events and upcoming opportunities across the city, including a Summerlin-area police technology showcase, a Historic Westside Legacy Park induction ceremony honoring six individuals, plans for a new College of Southern Nevada northwest campus, and a series of family-friendly community gatherings scheduled through May.

Summerlin Area Command Showcases Cybertruck and Drone Technology at Ward 4 Event

Ward 4 residents gathered for a First Tuesday event at Sun City Summerlin hosted in partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Summerlin Area Command. The event featured a demonstration of cutting-edge law enforcement technology, including a Cybertruck and advanced drone equipment used by officers in the field.

The Ward 4 newsletter described the event as a success, noting that the technology showcase was intended to build trust, transparency, and collaboration between the police department and the community. The newsletter credited LVMPD, Summerlin Area Command, and Sun City for making the event possible.

Ward 4 also announced an upcoming College of Southern Nevada Community Town Hall meeting to discuss plans for a new northwest campus. Residents were encouraged to attend to learn about the vision for the campus, ask questions, and share input. A separate event scheduled for Thursday, May 21, will honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.

Historic Westside Legacy Park Ceremony Honors Six Inductees

The 2026 Historic Westside Legacy Park Induction Ceremony was held on April 18, honoring six individuals for their contributions to the Historic Westside and the broader Las Vegas community. The inductees were Mary Lee Carroll (posthumously), Greg McCurdy, Bishop Bill Herbert McDonnell, Alma Faye Hudson-McDonnell, Pastor Sam Roberson, and Juanita Smith (posthumously).

The ceremony featured a spoken-word performance and a special finale by Las Vegas entertainer Clint Holmes. Congressman Horsford, Commissioner McCurdy, and historian and master of ceremonies Claytee White were among those in attendance alongside the Ward 5 councilwoman and other community leaders.

Also on April 18, Bolden Little League held its season opening day celebration. The Ward 5 newsletter noted that the councilwoman attended the event and met with young athletes and their families.

Ward 5 Councilwoman Returns from National Main Street Conference in Tulsa

The Ward 5 councilwoman attended the 2026 Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from April 12 to 15. Described in the newsletter as the nation's largest gathering of local leaders dedicated to strengthening downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through preservation-based economic development, the conference offered sessions on community-driven revitalization strategies.

Sessions at the conference included case studies on Historic Greenwood and Black Wall Street. The councilwoman attended alongside local grassroots leaders from organizations including the Jackson Street Alliance and Main Street Nevada. The newsletter indicated the group returned with new ideas and a shared commitment to advancing equitable economic opportunities in Las Vegas neighborhoods, particularly along Jackson Street in Historic West Las Vegas.

Earlier in April, on April 10, the councilwoman participated in a Beyond Your Mindset session at Brinley Middle School, where she spoke to students about perseverance and resilience. That same day, her Special Assistant Julius Lightfoot attended the Power of One Luncheon hosted by Olive Crest, a Ward 5 community partner focused on supporting youth and families in crisis. Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Nancy Brune of Ward 6, and Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske of Ward 4 were also in attendance.

Mabel Hoggard Recognized as 2026 Nevada Purple Heart School

On April 15, Mabel Hoggard was recognized as one of the 2026 Nevada Purple Heart Schools in honor of its support for military-connected students and families. The recognition coincided with April being designated as the Month of the Military Child.

The school hosted an ice-cream event for students and their families. Julius Lightfoot, the Ward 5 councilwoman's Special Assistant, attended and presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Active Military Kids Club.

Ward 3 Highlights Park Survey, Arts Festival, and Aquatics Hiring

The Ward 3 newsletter encouraged residents living near Justice Myron E. Leavitt & Jaycee Community Park to complete a survey to help shape the future of the green space, including a potential designated children's area. Survey results are scheduled to be presented at a community meeting on April 29. Community partner Get Outdoors Nevada is also collecting feedback specific to the Native Habitat Garden at the park.

Ward 3 also promoted the Third Annual Chalk It Down Festival in the 18b Las Vegas Arts District, featuring more than 60 artists transforming sidewalks with chalk art alongside vendors, activities, contests, food, and live music. The event runs from Wyoming Avenue to The Arts Factory along Main, Imperial, and Commerce streets and is described as free and family-friendly.

The city is also hiring aquatics staff for the upcoming pool season. Hiring fairs are scheduled at Pavilion Center Pool, located at 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, on Saturdays April 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. and May 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. A Municipal Pool hiring fair is set for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 431 E. Bonanza Road. Lifeguard applicants must be at least 16 years old. Summer camp registration is also currently open.

Upcoming Community Events Across Las Vegas Wards

Ward 4 announced a family-friendly outdoor movie event featuring 'Jurassic World: Rebirth,' with movie-themed activities and food trucks available for purchase. Residents were invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the evening screening.

Ward 3 announced a Children's Day celebration on Saturday, April 25, at Justice Myron E. Leavitt & Jaycee Community Park, featuring raffles, prizes, a magic show, soccer demonstrations, and bouncy houses. The Ward 3 newsletter also highlighted the launch of the Nevada Entrepreneurial Artist Toolkit (NEAT) Series, a free legal workshop for artists and creative entrepreneurs produced by the Economic Justice and Small Business Clinic at UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law in partnership with the Nevada Arts Council.

Additionally, artists and galleries were invited to apply for a juried exhibition at the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery, with the opportunity for purchase into the city of Las Vegas' permanent public art collection.

What we know

• Ward 4 residents attended a First Tuesday event at Sun City Summerlin with LVMPD's Summerlin Area Command, which featured a Cybertruck and advanced drone equipment demonstration.
• The 2026 Historic Westside Legacy Park Induction Ceremony was held on April 18 and honored six individuals: Mary Lee Carroll (posthumously), Greg McCurdy, Bishop Bill Herbert McDonnell, Alma Faye Hudson-McDonnell, Pastor Sam Roberson, and Juanita Smith (posthumously).
• The Ward 5 councilwoman attended the 2026 Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from April 12 to 15, alongside leaders from the Jackson Street Alliance and Main Street Nevada.
• Mabel Hoggard was recognized as one of the 2026 Nevada Purple Heart Schools on April 15, during the Month of the Military Child.
• Ward 4 announced a CSN Community Town Hall meeting to discuss plans for a new northwest campus in the community.
• Ward 3 is hosting aquatics hiring fairs at Pavilion Center Pool on April 18 and May 9, and at Municipal Pool on April 25; lifeguard applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• The Third Annual Chalk It Down Festival in the 18b Las Vegas Arts District features more than 60 artists and is free and family-friendly.
• Survey results for Justice Myron E. Leavitt & Jaycee Community Park are scheduled to be presented at a community meeting on April 29.

Why it matters

The spring 2026 ward newsletters reflect active civic engagement across Las Vegas neighborhoods, with particular significance for Summerlin-area residents in Ward 4. The First Tuesday event at Sun City Summerlin demonstrated the city's ongoing effort to connect residents with law enforcement through technology transparency, while the proposed CSN northwest campus town hall offers Summerlin-area residents a direct voice in shaping future educational infrastructure. Across the city, events ranging from Legacy Park inductions to arts festivals and park surveys signal a broad push for community participation in local governance and cultural life.

What’s next

Upcoming events include a Ward 3 Children's Day celebration on April 25 at Justice Myron E. Leavitt & Jaycee Community Park, a park survey community meeting on April 29, a Municipal Pool hiring fair on April 25, and a Ward 4 law enforcement memorial event on May 21. A Pavilion Center Pool hiring fair is also scheduled for May 9. Ward 4 has also announced a family-friendly outdoor screening of 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' and a CSN Community Town Hall on northwest campus plans, though specific dates for those events were not provided in the newsletters.

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