District 1 Commissioner: Smith, Schwager Vy For Seat

Dean Smith and Jerald L. Schwager are fighting for the District 1 County Commissioner seat. 

The Antelope County News received a questionnaire from one of the candidates. Learn more about him below. 

Dean Smith

Name: Dean Smith

Party affiliation, if applicable: Republican

Non-incumbent

Reasons seeking office: I have attended many commissioner meetings and my business experience of 43 years would help contribute to make responsible financial 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 office: I believe the top 3 issues facing the commissioner office 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 different 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.
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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.