The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday selected an interim replacement for former Councilwoman Victoria Seaman, who stepped down from her elected position to accept a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kara Kelley, who will represent Ward 2 until the 2026 elections, will take the oath of office during a special meeting slated for Sept. 30.

She is the vice chair of the Colorado River Commission of Nevada and previously held the position of CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, according to her resume. She is the founder and CEO of The Kelley Co. LLC, a consulting firm.

Earlier this month, the council decided to appoint an interim council member to serve out Seaman’s term instead of calling for a special election that would’ve cost nearly $500,000, according t

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