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Victoria Seaman has resigned from her Ward 2 seat on the Las Vegas City Council to accept a role as U.S. Health and Human Services regional director in Denver. This surprising announcement follows her six years in office, during which she initialized a campaign for the Clark County Commission. Seaman expressed bittersweet feelings about leaving Las Vegas, citing a strong connection to the community while preparing for her new responsibilities. The city council must now navigate filling her vacant seat, which will impact the local political landscape.
Las Vegas – City Councilmember Victoria Seaman has announced her resignation from her Ward 2 seat to accept the position of U.S. Health and Human Services regional director based in Denver. This unexpected move comes after six years in office and is effective immediately as Seaman will be relocating to Colorado for her new role with the Trump administration.
Seaman’s resignation has left many in the community surprised, particularly given that she recently established a campaign website to run for the Clark County Commission against Democrat Justin Jones. She had initially expressed her intentions to continue serving the residents of Las Vegas before applying for the Health and Human Services position after meeting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this year. Seaman revealed that she was uncertain about receiving the appointment until officially notified last Friday.
In her resignation announcement, Seaman conveyed a sense of bittersweetness, maintaining a strong connection to Nevada, which she described as a place she greatly cherishes. August marked a significant transition for her, as she prepares to embrace her new responsibilities while leaving behind her longstanding ties to Las Vegas. Although the administrative opening in Denver prompted her move, her new position does not include responsibilities within Nevada.
Seaman’s political career includes a stint as a Republican assemblywoman, during which she garnered both accolades and challenges. She notably lost her bid for the Las Vegas mayoral race last year, finishing just six percentage points behind her opponent, Shelley Berkley. During her tenure, she was involved in resolving a protracted legal dispute with the Badlands Golf Course, voting in favor of a $286 million settlement to the developer. Additionally, she worked on legislative efforts related to housing, workplace issues, and protections against elder abuse.
Seaman will now serve as a liaison to various levels of government and NGOs across several states, including Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The focus of her work will be to represent the interests and needs of these communities at the federal level. Although her education background does not include public health—she studied urban studies with a minor in family studies at UNLV and holds an associate’s degree in political science—her predecessor in the same role also lacked direct experience in the public health sector.
The announcement of her appointment was made official by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday, and it reflects an expansion of her public service responsibilities, which Seaman views as a chance to serve the American public on a larger scale. She has pointed out several of her accomplishments during her time in local government, including park upgrades, the establishment of a new aquatic center, and pushing for ordinances aimed at improving animal welfare.
With Seaman’s resignation, the Las Vegas City Council faces the immediate task of determining how to fill the Ward 2 vacancy. The Council will discuss the decision regarding a special election or appointing a temporary replacement at their meeting scheduled for September 3. The vacancy not only impacts the political landscape within the valley but also allows for potential Republican candidates to position themselves for the District 2 seat on the Clark County Commission.
As Seaman transitions into her new role at the regional level, her departure marks a significant change for both her political career and the Las Vegas City Council, highlighting the evolving dynamics of local governance and representation in the community.
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