LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas City Council unanimously voted on Monday to appoint former Vegas Chamber President and CEO Kara Kelley to the vacant Ward 2 seat, a temporary position that will last through next year.

Kelley's appointment came after another contender — City Planning Commissioner Serena Kasama — was nominated, but failed to get a majority of council members in support.

VIDEO: Steve Sebelius speaks to Kara Kelley, who will be filling the vacant Ward 2 seat Las Vegas Council taps Kara Kelley to fill vacant Ward 2 seat

"It's a phenomenal opportunity, and I'm thrilled to have been chosen," Kelley told reporters outside the council chamber following the vote. "I want to make sure the ward feels properly and is satisfied that they were represented. There's nothing more impor

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