Drawn to its dark skies and special landscapes, Councilwoman Nancy Brune, Ph.D. and her family chose to call Ward 6 home almost two decades ago. Nancy was elected on Nov. 8, 2022, to serve a four-year term and represent the residents of Ward 6. She grew up in a family that emphasized service to God, to country and to community, and she is committed to bringing common-sense solutions to City Hall and restoring public trust in local government.

Prior to running for office, Nancy served as founding executive director of the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, Nevada’s only bipartisan policy center, for almost a decade. Her data-driven research reports and ability to work across party lines earned her the praise and support of dozens of political and community leaders. Nancy has studied and written on topics ranging from homeland security, energy security, economic security, workforce development, public sector reforms, education, and health outcomes. Nancy has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, essays, blogs and op-ed pieces, and was a regular columnist with The Nevada Independent.