City Council approves modified employment agreement for City Manager Mike Jansen

The Las Vegas City Council on Jan. 7 approved a modified employment agreement for City Manager Mike Jansen.

Vince Zamora, the city's human resources director, told the council that Jansen is in the final year of his current agreement (ending Aug. 31, 2026) and that city staff had negotiated a modification that Jansen agreed to. Zamora asked the council to approve the updated contract to maintain continuity in executive leadership.

Councilwoman Kelly, who moved to have the item considered off the consent agenda, praised Jansen's leadership and said the item deserved full council consideration. Councilmembers Bruni and Diaz also expressed gratitude for Jansen's work and support for his continued service while emphasizing the importance of succession planning for long‑tenured city staff.

The mayor moved to approve the modified employment agreement; the motion carried. Details discussed in the presentation included the importance of continuity during the budget cycle and planning for executive succession. The publicly spoken compensation figure during the meeting referenced $360,000 plus benefits for the city‑manager position as part of the discussion of overall compensation and budget impacts.