Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Shannon Nordstrom
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Shannon Nordstrom is running for Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Luke McCarthy.
Early voting begins · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Attorney licensed since 2001. Served as an appointed Hearing Commissioner and Alternate Judge with the Las Vegas Municipal Court from 2018 to 2023, including a five-month appointment as Interim Municipal Court Judge in Department 6 in 2022.
- Endorsed by
- Former Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman, former County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury, Michelle R. Jotz (former chair of the Las Vegas Metro Police Managers and Supervisors Association) and several local legal professionals, as reported by The Nevada Independent The Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.shannonnordstrom.com
Where Shannon Nordstrom stands: positions on the record
Arts District parking1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Disagreed that the city should resume the paused Arts District parking changes.
“The City needs a predictable and transparent approach to parking and revenue that balances the needs of small businesses, residents, and visitors rather than rushing to reinstate fee increases.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026
County islands agreement1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Strongly disagreed that Las Vegas should discontinue its interlocal agreement with Clark County.
“Interlocal agreements are essential for cross-departmental coordination, efficient public safety coverage, and regional infrastructure management across Southern Nevada.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Disagreed that the city should make cuts across the board to address the budget shortfall; favors protecting core services like public safety.
“rather than implementing blunt, across-the-board cuts”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
answer to a Nevada Independent candidate survey
Agreed the city should allocate more resources to address homelessness, through individualized wrap-around services and treatment.
“Addressing homelessness requires allocating dedicated resources toward comprehensive, wrap-around services, mental health and other treatment, on an individualized basis that focuses on positive outcomes, accompanied by both compassion and accountability.”
Forum answerThe Nevada Independent · Sep 29, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by Nevada Current
Said the council should decide data center proposals case by case, reviewing water, power, environmental and neighborhood impacts; open to citywide regulation.
“make a merit-based informed decision”
Forum answerNevada Current · Sep 29, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Nevada Current; not a direct quote
Said the city could address housing costs by simplifying the permitting process and shortening building timelines.
Forum answerNevada Current · Sep 29, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by Nevada Current; not a direct quote
Said she would address public safety neighborhood by neighborhood, including streetlights, fire hydrants, park security and emergency preparedness.
Forum answerNevada Current · Sep 29, 2026
Charter schools1 sourced position
as reported by Nevada Current
Said the city should not open more city charter schools until its reserve fund is fully funded and City Hall vacancies are filled.
“I wouldn't entertain the possibility of creating any more city charter schools again, unless and until our reserve fund is fully funded, and those vacancies at City Hall have been filled”
Forum answerNevada Current · Sep 29, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge, Department 5 in 2024 (lost).
Own statementNevada Secretary of State · Jun 11, 2024
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