County Commissioner District 4
Charlie Henery, Republican
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 16
Reasons Seeking Office: Continue to help serve the public to run the county in the best manner possible.
Qualifications/Experience: I have been doing this for 16 years. I have alot of knowledge on county issues.
Public Office Before? County supervisor 2000-2016
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: County Budget, efficiency of county employees, spending the least amount of money to make the county perform.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Budget, zoning, road conditions
How will you make yourself available to the public: Available by cell phone at all times.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? None
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 16
Reasons Seeking Office: Continue to help serve the public to run the county in the best manner possible.
Qualifications/Experience: I have been doing this for 16 years. I have alot of knowledge on county issues.
Public Office Before? County supervisor 2000-2016
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: County Budget, efficiency of county employees, spending the least amount of money to make the county perform.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Budget, zoning, road conditions
How will you make yourself available to the public: Available by cell phone at all times.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? None
Sandy Knapp, Republican
Reasons Seeking Office: We need a change someone that cares about our county and taxpayers.
Qualifications/Experience: 20 1/2 years as county Treasurer
Public Office Before? Yes, Antelope County Treasurer 20 1/2 yrs 1995-2015
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Tax Payers need to be our top priority we need to listen to their concerns spending money wisely and work together and support each other
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: The same as above, for 20 1/2 years I treated everyone the same and cared about my people, the tax payers, and I still do. Attend all meetings to keep up with statues and changes.
How will you make yourself available to the public: Phone calls or anyway they can get ahold of me. or at my business Jailhouse Junkees
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Reasons Seeking Office: We need a change someone that cares about our county and taxpayers.
Qualifications/Experience: 20 1/2 years as county Treasurer
Public Office Before? Yes, Antelope County Treasurer 20 1/2 yrs 1995-2015
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Tax Payers need to be our top priority we need to listen to their concerns spending money wisely and work together and support each other
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: The same as above, for 20 1/2 years I treated everyone the same and cared about my people, the tax payers, and I still do. Attend all meetings to keep up with statues and changes.
How will you make yourself available to the public: Phone calls or anyway they can get ahold of me. or at my business Jailhouse Junkees
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Jesse Jones Werkmeister, Republican
Reasons Seeking Office: I believe all generations should be involved in their local government and I feel our county needs younger generations to get involved. I have lived my whole life in Antelope County. I own a small business and have worked with and for many other businesses in our county. Our county is facing many issues and I would like to be part of the new commissioner system put in place by the people. I feel it is time that we the people of Antelope County make some changes.
Qualifications/Experience: I spent several years working across the mid U.S. in the underground utility business. That has given me experience in working with federal, state, county, and city governments on projects. I also gained knowledge in all types of road systems, railroads, water ways, and utilities. Currently I work with my family’s farming operation. I frequently travel county roads in over half of our current townships. I have a true interest in being part of the county government.
Public Office Before? This would be my first time seeking a public office. I am qualified and will do my best to represent Antelope County and its people.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Some issues in Antelope County that draw my attention are our road systems need repair and brought up to today’s standards. Currently and in the past our county has struggled on making decisions involving outside entities such as wind towers and pipelines. Another issue is the lack of standard parliamentary procedure at public county meetings.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: I will represent the people of Antelope County. I will work to find ways to maintain and improve our county infrastructures. Work towards establishing a budget that allows funding for future repair of our road systems.
How will you make yourself available to the public: I’m always available and my current daily schedule is flexible. Contacting me is easy. My cell phone number is 402-750-9748.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No, I have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Reasons Seeking Office: I believe all generations should be involved in their local government and I feel our county needs younger generations to get involved. I have lived my whole life in Antelope County. I own a small business and have worked with and for many other businesses in our county. Our county is facing many issues and I would like to be part of the new commissioner system put in place by the people. I feel it is time that we the people of Antelope County make some changes.
Qualifications/Experience: I spent several years working across the mid U.S. in the underground utility business. That has given me experience in working with federal, state, county, and city governments on projects. I also gained knowledge in all types of road systems, railroads, water ways, and utilities. Currently I work with my family’s farming operation. I frequently travel county roads in over half of our current townships. I have a true interest in being part of the county government.
Public Office Before? This would be my first time seeking a public office. I am qualified and will do my best to represent Antelope County and its people.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Some issues in Antelope County that draw my attention are our road systems need repair and brought up to today’s standards. Currently and in the past our county has struggled on making decisions involving outside entities such as wind towers and pipelines. Another issue is the lack of standard parliamentary procedure at public county meetings.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: I will represent the people of Antelope County. I will work to find ways to maintain and improve our county infrastructures. Work towards establishing a budget that allows funding for future repair of our road systems.
How will you make yourself available to the public: I’m always available and my current daily schedule is flexible. Contacting me is easy. My cell phone number is 402-750-9748.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No, I have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Joan M. Wright, Did not respond.
Weed Authority Board
William Van Brocklin, Did not respond.
Edward Jensen, Did not respond.
Robert Willats, Did not respond.
Edward Jensen, Did not respond.
Robert Willats, Did not respond.
County Commissioner District 2
Eli Jacob, Republican
Years in Office: 0
Reasons Seeking Office: Hoping to have some ideas to benefit the county
Qualifications/Experience: Been employed by the county as “county at large” the last 8 years- communicates with supervisors
Public Office Before? No
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Making to the meetings 99% of the time - improve roads for todays needs -
How will you make yourself available to the public: Supervisor meetings and phone
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Years in Office: 0
Reasons Seeking Office: Hoping to have some ideas to benefit the county
Qualifications/Experience: Been employed by the county as “county at large” the last 8 years- communicates with supervisors
Public Office Before? No
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Making to the meetings 99% of the time - improve roads for todays needs -
How will you make yourself available to the public: Supervisor meetings and phone
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Steven Rix, Republican
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: To make a difference in seeking the best options for the future of Antelope County
Qualifications/Experience: I served Antelope County as a supervisor from 1984 to 2001 with a break in there somewhere. Also a member of Clearwater Township Board, District #60 school board, and I served in the Army 1971-1974. I am also a qualified, licensed Nebraska County Highway Superintendant since 1986. I worked for Pierce County from 1987-2000, Garfield County 2001-2006. This gives me a different perspective of some of our major problems. I also worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2001-2014. Again, a different perspective and an intimate knowledge of how many different levels of government work.
Public Office Before? Yes
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1) Planning/Zoning issues such as pipeline, wind towers, and livestock. 2) The __ and maintinance of roads. 3) Tax Issues
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1) to continue improving road conditions. 2) To spend our money wisely. 3) Improve the County Boards image to the public.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My phone # is in the book, with answer machine.
402-485-2485
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: To make a difference in seeking the best options for the future of Antelope County
Qualifications/Experience: I served Antelope County as a supervisor from 1984 to 2001 with a break in there somewhere. Also a member of Clearwater Township Board, District #60 school board, and I served in the Army 1971-1974. I am also a qualified, licensed Nebraska County Highway Superintendant since 1986. I worked for Pierce County from 1987-2000, Garfield County 2001-2006. This gives me a different perspective of some of our major problems. I also worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2001-2014. Again, a different perspective and an intimate knowledge of how many different levels of government work.
Public Office Before? Yes
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1) Planning/Zoning issues such as pipeline, wind towers, and livestock. 2) The __ and maintinance of roads. 3) Tax Issues
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1) to continue improving road conditions. 2) To spend our money wisely. 3) Improve the County Boards image to the public.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My phone # is in the book, with answer machine.
402-485-2485
Neligh-Oakdale Public School
Debra K. Bentley, Did not respond.
Cory Furstenau, Did not respond.
Ronald F Gilg, Did not respond.
Scott J Svatos, Did not respond.
Cory Furstenau, Did not respond.
Ronald F Gilg, Did not respond.
Scott J Svatos, Did not respond.
Elgin City Council
Richard J Kittelson, Did not respond.
Donald L Mackel, Did not respond.
Donald L Mackel, Did not respond.
Clearwater School Board-2 yr term
Tom Thiele, Did not respond.
Clearwater School Board-4 yr term
Patricia J Behnk, Did not respond.
Marty J Kerkman, Did not respond.
Brian P King, Did not respond.
Marty J Kerkman, Did not respond.
Brian P King, Did not respond.
Michael Klabenes, Republican
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: Concerned about future of Clearwater School
Qualifications/Experience: I have people skills from working with the public. Was a service manager in a very busy shop and dealt with lots of personalities.
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Recruitment of new students, coClearwater Orchard consolidation, teacher and students retention, budget
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Work toward getting the majority the outcome they desire, work toward teacher retention, hold the line on expenses
How will you make yourself available to the public: My door is always open and my phone always on
Potential Conflicts of Interest? None
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: Concerned about future of Clearwater School
Qualifications/Experience: I have people skills from working with the public. Was a service manager in a very busy shop and dealt with lots of personalities.
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Recruitment of new students, coClearwater Orchard consolidation, teacher and students retention, budget
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Work toward getting the majority the outcome they desire, work toward teacher retention, hold the line on expenses
How will you make yourself available to the public: My door is always open and my phone always on
Potential Conflicts of Interest? None
Jarrod M Long, Did not respond.
Amy L Thiele, Did not respond.
Amy L Thiele, Did not respond.
Orchard School Board
DeAnna Clifton
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 4
Reasons Seeking Office: I would like to continue as a member of the Orchard Advisory Board in order to move forward with some of the current projects we are involved in.
Qualifications/Experience: I have been a member of the Orchard community for more than 20 years. I have two children who are enrolled at CLearwater Orchard Schools. I have been working in the Education field for 12 years. I am currently in my 4th year on the Orchard School Board.
Public Office Before? I served 4 years on the Orchard School Advisory Board
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1. Expanding unification 2. Keeping the reorganization together 3. Maintaining and hiring quality staff to our district.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Continue to provide a quality education to our students. 2. Provide a safe and up to date learning environment for our students + staff. 3.To maintain a good working relationship with community members staff + administration
How will you make yourself available to the public: My email address is posted in the school office buildings.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 4
Reasons Seeking Office: I would like to continue as a member of the Orchard Advisory Board in order to move forward with some of the current projects we are involved in.
Qualifications/Experience: I have been a member of the Orchard community for more than 20 years. I have two children who are enrolled at CLearwater Orchard Schools. I have been working in the Education field for 12 years. I am currently in my 4th year on the Orchard School Board.
Public Office Before? I served 4 years on the Orchard School Advisory Board
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1. Expanding unification 2. Keeping the reorganization together 3. Maintaining and hiring quality staff to our district.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Continue to provide a quality education to our students. 2. Provide a safe and up to date learning environment for our students + staff. 3.To maintain a good working relationship with community members staff + administration
How will you make yourself available to the public: My email address is posted in the school office buildings.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Kristi Schutt, Republican
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 4 years
Qualifications/Experience: I have been a member of the Orchard Community for over 28 years. I have 3 boys, one of which had graduated from Orchard Public School & 2 from Clearwater/Orchard. I am currently serving my fourth year on the Clearwater/Orchard School Advisory Board.
Public Office Before? Yes, I was on the Village of Orchard Board and am currently in my 4th year on the Clearwater Orchard School Advisory Board.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Keeping the reorganization together, maintaining and hiring quality staff to our district, expanding the unification.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Continue to provide a quality education to our students, Provide a safe and up to date learning environment for our students and faculty. To maintain a good working relationship with community members, staff, and administration.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My door is always open to listen to what our public has to say. My email is also posted in the school office building.
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 4 years
Qualifications/Experience: I have been a member of the Orchard Community for over 28 years. I have 3 boys, one of which had graduated from Orchard Public School & 2 from Clearwater/Orchard. I am currently serving my fourth year on the Clearwater/Orchard School Advisory Board.
Public Office Before? Yes, I was on the Village of Orchard Board and am currently in my 4th year on the Clearwater Orchard School Advisory Board.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Keeping the reorganization together, maintaining and hiring quality staff to our district, expanding the unification.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Continue to provide a quality education to our students, Provide a safe and up to date learning environment for our students and faculty. To maintain a good working relationship with community members, staff, and administration.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My door is always open to listen to what our public has to say. My email is also posted in the school office building.
Terra K Williby, Did not respond.
Elgin School Board-2 yr term
Lisa K Welding, Did not respond.
Elgin School Board-4 yr term
Michael Ray Braband, Republican
Reasons Seeking Office: To bring new ideas, make a difference, let the people have an opinion in matters, bring the school back to where it was when I was in school.
Qualifications/Experience: I use to go to the school and I may have no experience but I feel that I will make a difference by bring alot of new ideas to the office.
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1. Staying on the same topic. 2. Deciding as one board instead of separated. 3. Taking too long to decide on topics of importance.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Pay the teachers more so the students learn better. 2. bring a better dress code to the school. 3. spending less money the whole year.
How will you make yourself available to the public: By doing a lot of fund raisers or just be open the the public
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No.
Reasons Seeking Office: To bring new ideas, make a difference, let the people have an opinion in matters, bring the school back to where it was when I was in school.
Qualifications/Experience: I use to go to the school and I may have no experience but I feel that I will make a difference by bring alot of new ideas to the office.
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1. Staying on the same topic. 2. Deciding as one board instead of separated. 3. Taking too long to decide on topics of importance.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Pay the teachers more so the students learn better. 2. bring a better dress code to the school. 3. spending less money the whole year.
How will you make yourself available to the public: By doing a lot of fund raisers or just be open the the public
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No.
Steven Busteed, Did not respond.
Stanley G Heithoff, Did not respond.
Stanley G Heithoff, Did not respond.
Doug Jones, Republican
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 2 years
Reasons Seeking Office: Want to do my civic duty for my community
Qualifications/Experience: Educator/Coach for 37 years, masters degree in education
Public Office Before? Was appointed to fill out term on the board
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Maintaining a quality curriculum, wise use of taxpayer dollars, staying on top of technology.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Maintaining a quality curriculum, wise use of taxpayer dollars, staying on top of technology
How will you make yourself available to the public: Open door policy
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 2 years
Reasons Seeking Office: Want to do my civic duty for my community
Qualifications/Experience: Educator/Coach for 37 years, masters degree in education
Public Office Before? Was appointed to fill out term on the board
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Maintaining a quality curriculum, wise use of taxpayer dollars, staying on top of technology.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Maintaining a quality curriculum, wise use of taxpayer dollars, staying on top of technology
How will you make yourself available to the public: Open door policy
Neligh City Council
Leonard Miller, Did not respond.
Dale Wilkinson, Democrat
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 7 1/2 years (second term)
Reasons Seeking Office: We have worked long and hard as a council to move Neligh forward from a growth and economic aspect and having been involved as I have I am confident that I can keep a big picture approach for this continue.
Qualifications/Experience: I have an extensive business and management background along with a “big picture” attitude. I have also served almost two terms as a council person so I have knowledge of the long range plans for the city.
Public Office Before? I had never served in a public office until I moved to Neligh. I campaigned and was voted on to the city council because I was very concerned about the future of Neligh and I still am.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1. Build a strong business community. 2.Continue to develop new jobs and provide ample housing. 3. As a council person continue to make sure we develop programs that are fiscally responsible.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Continued growth of the community. 2. Continue to maintain a “big picture” attitude toward development. 3. Strive to maintain a strong infrastructure for the city.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My phone number is in the phone book and I encourage anyone to call me anytime. I am usually at civic events and I work downtown some days.
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 7 1/2 years (second term)
Reasons Seeking Office: We have worked long and hard as a council to move Neligh forward from a growth and economic aspect and having been involved as I have I am confident that I can keep a big picture approach for this continue.
Qualifications/Experience: I have an extensive business and management background along with a “big picture” attitude. I have also served almost two terms as a council person so I have knowledge of the long range plans for the city.
Public Office Before? I had never served in a public office until I moved to Neligh. I campaigned and was voted on to the city council because I was very concerned about the future of Neligh and I still am.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1. Build a strong business community. 2.Continue to develop new jobs and provide ample housing. 3. As a council person continue to make sure we develop programs that are fiscally responsible.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1. Continued growth of the community. 2. Continue to maintain a “big picture” attitude toward development. 3. Strive to maintain a strong infrastructure for the city.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My phone number is in the phone book and I encourage anyone to call me anytime. I am usually at civic events and I work downtown some days.
Director-Upper Elkhorn NRD
Gene Kelly, Republican
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 4 years
Reasons Seeking Office: Protecting agricultural interest in future decisions while still monitoring quality issues. Bring a centrist view to the board.
Qualifications/Experience: Ag background. 10 years experience running earth moving equipment, Land development , dam building, etc. 30 plus years in insurance sales, dealing mostly with ag sector
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Water quality, water quality, future development
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: encouraging both ag and non-ag development, continue with improving quality issues, but still promote conservative usage
How will you make yourself available to the public: Contact information is on NRD website. My door is always open.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? none.
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 4 years
Reasons Seeking Office: Protecting agricultural interest in future decisions while still monitoring quality issues. Bring a centrist view to the board.
Qualifications/Experience: Ag background. 10 years experience running earth moving equipment, Land development , dam building, etc. 30 plus years in insurance sales, dealing mostly with ag sector
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Water quality, water quality, future development
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: encouraging both ag and non-ag development, continue with improving quality issues, but still promote conservative usage
How will you make yourself available to the public: Contact information is on NRD website. My door is always open.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? none.
U.S. House of Representatives
Adrian Smith, Republican
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 10
Reasons Seeking Office: We are at a pivotal moment in our history. We need strong conservative leadership representing us in Washington to make the difficult decisions so America can get back on track. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I hope to continue to serve you. I would appreciate your vote on May 10.
Qualifications/Experience: I am a 6th generation Nebraskan dedicated to conservative, commonsense Nebraska principles.
Public Office Before? I have served in the United States House of Representatives for Nebraska’s Third District since 2007. Previously I served as a member of the Gering City Council (1994-1998) and as a State Senator in the Nebraska Unicameral (1999-2007).
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: The three biggest issues facing the United States are the deficit and the national debt, excessive government regulations, and national security.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: First, we need to stop spending more money than we have which is why I support a balanced budget amendment to force fiscal responsibility. Next, we need comprehensive regulatory and tax reform along with solutions to expand Nebraska’s exports. The size and scope of the federal government, including the EPA, the new health care law, and the overly complex tax code, are increasingly burdensome on our farmers, ranchers and small business owners. Finally, American leadership is needed in a world which is rapidly growing more dangerous. Unfortunately, the Obama administration lacks a strategy defeat ISIS and continues to underestimate terrorist organizations and other enemies. We must demonstrate strength and leadership to safeguard our national security and ensure our military has the support they need.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My rural upbringing taught me hard work and common sense. The best way to reach people is to meet them in the community. I’ve traveled countless miles listening to you and fighting for your interests, and I will continue to do so.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No.
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 10
Reasons Seeking Office: We are at a pivotal moment in our history. We need strong conservative leadership representing us in Washington to make the difficult decisions so America can get back on track. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I hope to continue to serve you. I would appreciate your vote on May 10.
Qualifications/Experience: I am a 6th generation Nebraskan dedicated to conservative, commonsense Nebraska principles.
Public Office Before? I have served in the United States House of Representatives for Nebraska’s Third District since 2007. Previously I served as a member of the Gering City Council (1994-1998) and as a State Senator in the Nebraska Unicameral (1999-2007).
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: The three biggest issues facing the United States are the deficit and the national debt, excessive government regulations, and national security.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: First, we need to stop spending more money than we have which is why I support a balanced budget amendment to force fiscal responsibility. Next, we need comprehensive regulatory and tax reform along with solutions to expand Nebraska’s exports. The size and scope of the federal government, including the EPA, the new health care law, and the overly complex tax code, are increasingly burdensome on our farmers, ranchers and small business owners. Finally, American leadership is needed in a world which is rapidly growing more dangerous. Unfortunately, the Obama administration lacks a strategy defeat ISIS and continues to underestimate terrorist organizations and other enemies. We must demonstrate strength and leadership to safeguard our national security and ensure our military has the support they need.
How will you make yourself available to the public: My rural upbringing taught me hard work and common sense. The best way to reach people is to meet them in the community. I’ve traveled countless miles listening to you and fighting for your interests, and I will continue to do so.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No.
Mary L George, Republican
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: Interest in education, finance and quality of life in Nebraska
Qualifications/Experience: B.C. degree in education, 27 years experience in small business ownership and management sales, and marketing analysis in agricultural business
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Recruitment of new students, continued research and development opportunities, quality education at a reasonable cost
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Affordibility, accountability, engagement
How will you make yourself available to the public: Website, social media, email, telephone, personal contact
Potential Conflicts of Interest? None
See website or facebook for more information
www.marygeorgeforregent.com
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: Interest in education, finance and quality of life in Nebraska
Qualifications/Experience: B.C. degree in education, 27 years experience in small business ownership and management sales, and marketing analysis in agricultural business
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Recruitment of new students, continued research and development opportunities, quality education at a reasonable cost
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Affordibility, accountability, engagement
How will you make yourself available to the public: Website, social media, email, telephone, personal contact
Potential Conflicts of Interest? None
See website or facebook for more information
www.marygeorgeforregent.com
Paul Kenney, Did not respond.
Public Service Commission
Tammy Cheatum, Republican
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: It is important that voices and concerns are heard from all areas of Nebraska. I want to bring a new prospective to the PSC. Change is a part of life and I think that after 24 years in office for the incumbent, a change would be great to see.
Qualifications/Experience: Being an educator for the past 26 years I have a great ability to listen to people, communicate ideas and am willing to constantly learn about new things. I have effective problem solving solving skills, and I listen to both sides of an issue. I am an ordinary, tax-paying citizen. I will utilize funds appropriately. I genuinely want to serve the people within my district and give back to the state of Nebraska.
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: I believe telecommunications will always be an on-going issue with the constant advancement in technology. Natural gas and pipelines will need to have constant attention to make sure that safety is enhanced. Transportation is huge in Nebraska, so we need to make sure that precautions are taken.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Telecommunications, safety with oil pipelines in NE, educating people about the role of PSC.
How will you make yourself available to the public: I will continue to maintain and update my website and Facebook page. I also want to create some type of town hall meetings in a various towns in my district.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? Not that I know of.
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: It is important that voices and concerns are heard from all areas of Nebraska. I want to bring a new prospective to the PSC. Change is a part of life and I think that after 24 years in office for the incumbent, a change would be great to see.
Qualifications/Experience: Being an educator for the past 26 years I have a great ability to listen to people, communicate ideas and am willing to constantly learn about new things. I have effective problem solving solving skills, and I listen to both sides of an issue. I am an ordinary, tax-paying citizen. I will utilize funds appropriately. I genuinely want to serve the people within my district and give back to the state of Nebraska.
Public Office Before? No
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: I believe telecommunications will always be an on-going issue with the constant advancement in technology. Natural gas and pipelines will need to have constant attention to make sure that safety is enhanced. Transportation is huge in Nebraska, so we need to make sure that precautions are taken.
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: Telecommunications, safety with oil pipelines in NE, educating people about the role of PSC.
How will you make yourself available to the public: I will continue to maintain and update my website and Facebook page. I also want to create some type of town hall meetings in a various towns in my district.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? Not that I know of.
Dakota Delka, Republican
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: To serve the public and it is a challenging opportunity.
Qualifications/Experience: 1) Associates degree in Ag-business. 2) Have worked 8 years in agriculture. 3) Have a CDL license. 4) Started using technology (computer tablets) in grade school.
Public Office Before? No, I am a first time candidate and a political outsider.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1) Expanded and more reliable cellphone/internet coverage. 2) Affordable utilities. 3) Fair trucking regulations
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1) Better cell phone coverage for public safety, communication and a basis for modern farming needs. 2) Affordable utility regulation that allows for both current and future needs 3) Fair transportation and grain market regulation to protect agriculture and business.
How will you make yourself available to the public: I want to be open and responsive to all constituent options, and attend all meetings, openly and fairly evaluate all issues and make fair and equitable decisions.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? I am not aware of any conflicts that I have and if one is identified I will resolve it. Thank you.
Incumbent: No
Reasons Seeking Office: To serve the public and it is a challenging opportunity.
Qualifications/Experience: 1) Associates degree in Ag-business. 2) Have worked 8 years in agriculture. 3) Have a CDL license. 4) Started using technology (computer tablets) in grade school.
Public Office Before? No, I am a first time candidate and a political outsider.
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: 1) Expanded and more reliable cellphone/internet coverage. 2) Affordable utilities. 3) Fair trucking regulations
Your Top 3 Priorities If Elected: 1) Better cell phone coverage for public safety, communication and a basis for modern farming needs. 2) Affordable utility regulation that allows for both current and future needs 3) Fair transportation and grain market regulation to protect agriculture and business.
How will you make yourself available to the public: I want to be open and responsive to all constituent options, and attend all meetings, openly and fairly evaluate all issues and make fair and equitable decisions.
Potential Conflicts of Interest? I am not aware of any conflicts that I have and if one is identified I will resolve it. Thank you.
Rod Johnson
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 24 years
Reasons Seeking Office: Continue my present work on the NPSC.
Qualifications/Experience: I have served as commissioner on the Nebr. Public Service Commission from District 4 for the past 24 years. Former State Senator- (1982-1992)
Public Office Before? Yes, Nebraska State Legislature, District 34 (1982-1992), Nebraska Public Service Commission, District 4 (1993-Present)
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Maintaining the Nebr. NUSF Fund & programs related to that department. Implementing next gen 911 system & Finally, continue rural broadband deployment.
Your Top 3 Priotities If Elected: ( Listed above )
How will you make yourself available to the public: Town Hall Meeting, NPSC website e-mail, personal phone number
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
Incumbent: Yes
Years in Office: 24 years
Reasons Seeking Office: Continue my present work on the NPSC.
Qualifications/Experience: I have served as commissioner on the Nebr. Public Service Commission from District 4 for the past 24 years. Former State Senator- (1982-1992)
Public Office Before? Yes, Nebraska State Legislature, District 34 (1982-1992), Nebraska Public Service Commission, District 4 (1993-Present)
Top 3 Issues Facing This Office/Board: Maintaining the Nebr. NUSF Fund & programs related to that department. Implementing next gen 911 system & Finally, continue rural broadband deployment.
Your Top 3 Priotities If Elected: ( Listed above )
How will you make yourself available to the public: Town Hall Meeting, NPSC website e-mail, personal phone number
Potential Conflicts of Interest? No
