B.A. Political Science, Minor: History and Spanish
Professional Associations
Nebraska Farmers Union
Organizations
Member, Benson Little League Board
Civic Groups
Benson Neighborhood Association
Contacted by resident of the District
3/6/25, 10:49pm, emailed access code
3/25/25, 9:11 PM, spoke to candidate by phone.
Followed up with email containing access code
5/3/25, 4:24pm, emailed 10 days to go request
5/8/25, 8:32PM, left message on answering machine expressing disappointment that the candidate says he wants to be available to his constituents but hasn't bothered to answer any of the questions asked even though early voting is almost done and the election is next Tuesday.
5/11/25, 8:26pm, "one last chance" text
Contacted by resident of the District
3/6/25, 10:45pm, emailed access code
3/25/25, 9:03 PM Emailed access code via link on campaign website.
3/28/25, 3:15 PM, spoke directly to candidate at Mayor's State of the City Address.
Provided access code written on a sticky note.
5/3/25, 4:17pm, emailed 10 days to go request
5/11/25, 8:42pm, "one last chance" email
Job Description
How office affects the voter
City Council gathers tax money provided by the county, plus sales tax and other fees, decides how money is allocated to various departments of the city, including fire and police, library, public works, etc. They decide zoning restrictions thereby limiting the location of homes/businesses. They provide for water, sewer, garbage collection.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties for the council include setting policy for the city, setting rules and regulations for the city (i.e., tax rate, money spent, ordinances, new growth and development), and creation of ordinances. Councilperson attends twice/month meetings and serves on committees. Can vary by size of city.
City Council gathers tax money provided by the county, plus sales tax and other fees, decides how money is allocated to various departments of the city, including fire and police, library, public works, etc. They decide zoning restrictions thereby limiting the location of homes/businesses. They provide for water, sewer, garbage collection.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties for the council include setting policy for the city, setting rules and regulations for the city (i.e., tax rate, money spent, ordinances, new growth and development), and creation of ordinances. Councilperson attends twice/month meetings and serves on committees. Can vary by size of city.
Requirements for the position
The requirements for the position state that the candidate must be 21 or older, a registered voter in the district, and live in the ward they wish to serve.
Other information
Some cities have wards with 2 councilpersons per ward, others have one councilperson per ward and an at-large councilperson for the whole city. Other cities have the entire council be at-large. Other councils have 6 wards with one representative per each and 3 representatives voted on each election. so that there is not a total replacement of the council each election.
City Council gathers tax money provided by the county, plus sales tax and other fees, decides how money is allocated to various departments of the city, including fire and police, library, public works, etc. They decide zoning restrictions thereby limiting the location of homes/businesses. They provide for water, sewer, garbage collection.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties for the council include setting policy for the city, setting rules and regulations for the city (i.e., tax rate, money spent, ordinances, new growth and development), and creation of ordinances. Councilperson attends twice/month meetings and serves on committees. Can vary by size of city.
Requirements for the position
The requirements for the position state that the candidate must be 21 or older, a registered voter in the district, and live in the ward they wish to serve.
Other information
Some cities have wards with 2 councilpersons per ward, others have one councilperson per ward and an at-large councilperson for the whole city. Other cities have the entire council be at-large. Other councils have 6 wards with one representative per each and 3 representatives voted on each election. so that there is not a total replacement of the council each election.
