Lincoln voter guide: City council

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Change is coming to the Lincoln City Council.

Four seats are on the ballot this year, but only one incumbent is running, so the council will look different regardless of the results.

City elections are nonpartisan. The top two candidates in the April 4 primary will advance to the May 2 general election.

District 1

Taylor Wyatt, a Republican, is focused on accountability, transparency and investments in northeast Lincoln, according to his website.

Democrat James Michael Bowers is running for reelection so he “can keep fighting for working families,” he says on his website. He plans to tackle the issues of public safety, property taxes, infrastructure and supporting small businesses.

District 2

The is a four-way battle for this seat.

Tom Duden, a Republican, wants to “represent the interests, values, and ideals of the citizens of Lincoln,” according to his website. He is focused on public safety, infrastructure and fiscal responsibility.

Democrat Bailey Feit is running to “make Lincoln an even better place to call home,” according to her website. Growing local businesses and supporting firefighters and police are two of her key issues.

Thien Chu, a Democrat, decided to run for city council because of his passion for learning and teaching, according to his website. Chu plans to face the issues of accessible education, environmental action, public health and safety.

The fourth and final candidate to represent District 2 is Peter Katt. The Republican has been endorsed by many prominent Nebraska conservatives, according to his website.

District 3

Elina Newman, a registered nonpartisan, said on her website that she has a “strong conviction to run for office.” She says her goal is to protect constitutional rights, promote and aid small businesses, and restore accountability and transparency in decisions.

Justin P. Carlson, a Democrat, has been involved in a variety community service and volunteer work, according to his website. He says that drove his desire to run for the council to continue to serve the city of Lincoln.

District 4

Democrat Kay Siebler is a community builder, leader and educator, according to her website. She says she lives by the adage of “Deeds, Not Words”.

Brodey B. Weber, also a Democrat, says he is a lifelong resident of northwest Lincoln.

“With a forward-looking vision and energetic leadership, I know we can transform … challenges into opportunities for Lincoln,” he says on his website.

Republican Wayne Reinwald is throwing his hat in the ring for the City Council as well. He wants to focus on public safety, work to improve the roads and streets, and to be seen as a true representative of the district, according to Wayne’s website.

The fourth candidate in District 4 is Maggie Mae Squires. The Democrat plans to grow renewable energy, support small businesses and cut taxes, according to her website.

You can find out which district you live in using the map below:

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