Lincoln Councilman James Michael Bowers announces bid for reelection

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln City Councilman James Michael Bowers announced Thursday that he will run for reelection in the upcoming city election.

Bowers has served as a city council member, representing northeast Lincoln, since being elected in 2019.

“I have been a voice for working families on the City Council,” Bowers said in a press release. “From lowering property taxes to cutting red tape on small businesses and approving needed street repair, I’ve worked hard to get things done for our community.”

Bowers is a school social worker and a small business owner in Havelock, according to the release.

The city primary election is scheduled for April 4.  Lincolnites will also pick the city’s mayor in the election.