Neligh City Council: Three Candidates Fight For Seat

Three candidates are fighting for a spot on the Neligh City Council. They are Brent Pickrel, Stephanie Wanek and Ted D. Hughes. 

The Antelope County News received questionnaires from two of the candidates. Learn more about them below. 

Brent Pickrel

Name: Brent Pickrel

​​Party: Republican

Incumbent/Nonincumbent: Nonincumbent

Reasons seeking office: Seeking office to provide unbiased point of view

Qualifications/experience: My experience is being a member of several community organizations

Top 3 issues facing this office: Funding, community involvement, family retention and recruitment

Top 3 priorities if elected: Infrastructure, frugality, opinion

How you will make yourself available to the public: [email protected]

Stephanie Wanek

Name:  Stephanie Wanek

Party affiliation: Democrat

Incumbent

Years in office: 4

Reasons seeking office: I love my hometown and want to see its continued growth and success.

Qualifications/experience: I have served one previous term on the council. I also serve on the Neligh Area Community Foundation, Friends of the Library and various other committees around town.

Top 3 issues and priorities: We are currently working to investigate options for a community-run nursing facility. I want to see this through in order to provide care for our family members and neighbors as they age. Housing is another issue in our town that needs to be addressed. We need additional housing options for both rentals and ownership that will allow us to grow and retain our workforce. Continued economic development is another area that will benefit our community. The effects of our Downtown Revitalization Grant are apparent in our business district. Business attraction and retention will ensure viability in the future.

How you will make yourself available: I welcome community input. We must all work together to problem solve, brainstorm ideas, and collaborate in order to ensure a successful future.