District 1 Commissioner: Koinzan, Smith Contend For Position

Two republicans are facing off Tuesday in the race for District 1 County Commissioner in Antelope County. Learn about both candidates from the questionnaire below.

The winner will face democrat Jerald Schwager in November's general election.

Greg Koinzan

Name: Greg Koinzan

Party: Republican

Non incumbent

Reasons: I believe in giving back to my community through public service.

Qualifications: I’m college educated and a business owner. I served 16 months as Antelope County Supervisor previously until the position was eliminated when Antelope County went to commissioner style government.

​Other public offices held: Antelope County Supervisor

​Top 3 issues facing this office: Roads, budget, and regulations.

Top 3 priorities if elected: Roads, budget, and regulations.

​How you will make yourself available to the public: I’m available by phone or in person anytime, day or night, holiday or weekend. I believe being available anytime is part of the job. You can reach me at 308-360-0235. Please call if you have any questions or concerns.

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Dean Smith

Name: Dean Smith

Party: Republican

Nonincumbent

Reasons seeking office: I have attended many commissioner meetings and my business experience of 43 years would help contribute to make responsible fi nancial decisions for Antelope County.

Qualifications/Experience: I am a self-employed farmer, operating since 1975. I have learned valuable skills on budgeting not only money, but also time that is needed to survive the ups and downs of the agriculture economy.

​Other public offices held: I was on the Neligh-Oakdale Board of Education for 8 years. Top 3 issues facing this offi ce: I believe the top 3 issues facing the commissioner offi ce are: budgeting, property tax, and the quality of roads. Top 3 priorities if elected: My top priorities if elected would be to help better understand all the needs of Antelope county, work on saving money by re-evaluating our budget, and research diff erent issues that could possibly help our county. I believe Antelope County is a great place to live and a great place for families, and that is why I have lived here my entire life and raised my family here. I want to make life better for all the residents in Antelope County. How you will make yourself available to the public: I will always be available by phone if anyone has issues or ideas. My phone number is listed in the phonebook.

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