Reno City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Summer Pellett
Candidate for City Council Ward 2
Summer Pellett is running for Reno City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matt Johnson.
Last day to register or update by paper application · Tue, Oct 6, 2026
TomorrowCo-owner and chief operating officer of a family-owned union general contracting company. She previously worked as a city planner for the City of Sparks and was appointed to the Storey County Planning Commission in 2017.
- Campaign website
- www.electsummer.com
Where Summer Pellett stands: positions on the record
Data centers2 sourced positions
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that new data centers should be required to bring or fund their own power.
“Any new data center development should be required to bring or fund its own power solutions so that the financial burden is not shifted onto current ratepayers.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that she supports requiring closed-loop or equivalent cooling systems with strict water caps.
“I support requiring true closed-loop or equivalent cooling systems with strict water caps, which would effectively make traditional evaporative cooling impractical.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that she does not support expanding camera surveillance into everyday public settings.
“I do not support expanding this kind of surveillance into everyday public settings where it is not warranted.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
City budget1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that everything should be on the table to address the city's long-term budget challenges.
“I believe everything should be on the table when it comes to addressing the city’s long-term budget challenges, but the goal should always be efficiency.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
Lear Theater1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that she would need a viable long-term plan with strong private investment before committing funds to the Lear.
“Before committing taxpayer-backed resources, I would need to see a clear, viable plan for the long-term future of the property, including strong private investment and a path to sustainability.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
Fire services1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that she would support fire consolidation only if it is clearly proven to improve service for Reno residents.
“I would only support consolidation of our region’s fire departments if it is clearly proven to improve service for Reno residents.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
Tree code1 sourced position
answer to The Nevada Independent candidate survey
Wrote that the proposed tree code changes go too far.
“However, the proposed changes to the city’s tree ordinance go too far.”
Own statementThe Nevada Independent candidate survey · Sep 18, 2026
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