Dale Coy
NE
Dale Coy is a former two-term Norfolk City Council member who later spent 10 years in the city's parks and recreation department. He wants careful city spending, a lower tax levy, and flood control recertification for Ward 1.
Where Dale Coy stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Proposed cutting in half a planned $400,000 property tax set-aside for city projects. The mayor broke a 4-4 tie against his change.
September 14, 2009Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Track record — General
General · 14 records
Urged the Norfolk City Council during public comment to explain the reasons behind their votes. He said not explaining decisions breaks public trust.
November 3, 2025
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Published a letter criticizing the closed-door process used to fill a vacant Ward 2 council seat. He called for releasing the names of all 12 applicants.
December 14, 2024
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Lost the November 2024 race for the Ward 1 council seat to incumbent Kory Hildebrand, 1,089 votes (47.2%) to 1,210 (52.5%).
November 5, 2024
Source: countyelectionresults.nebraska.gov
Spoke at a city council hearing in favor of an RV dealer's appeal of a denied permit. He questioned how the planning commission had handled the request.
August 5, 2024
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Was praised by the local baseball tournament leader for putting in countless extra hours as a city parks worker to prepare Norfolk's ballfields for a state tournament.
July 23, 2016
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Resigned from the Norfolk City Council after nearly eight years to take a job with the city's parks division. He had been running unopposed for reelection.
June 11, 2014
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Made the motion giving Woodland Park notice to disconnect from Norfolk's sewer system by June 2016. It passed unanimously.
April 15, 2013
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Voted against rezoning the fire-damaged Budget Inn property, saying the change rewarded an owner not following the rules. The rezoning failed 2-6.
April 15, 2013
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Voted with the 7-1 majority against rezoning land near Walmart for an $8 million apartment complex. Nearby industries had protested the plan.
January 17, 2012
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Voted against adding fluoride to Norfolk's water without a public vote. The council then sent the fluoride question to voters on the next May ballot.
September 8, 2009
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Voted against making two Omaha Avenue stores file new liquor license applications instead of getting automatic renewals. The rule passed 6-2.
March 2, 2009
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Voted against keeping Norfolk in a city insurance pool (the League Association of Risk Management) for another year. The mayor broke a 4-4 tie to stay in.
May 19, 2008
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Cast the only vote for a city code change that let the Speedway Auto salvage yard expand. He said neighbors he visited door to door did not oppose it.
December 18, 2006
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Won the Ward 1 seat on the Norfolk City Council, beating Ron Stauffer 959 votes to 598.
November 7, 2006
Source: norfolkdailynews.com
Past race Dale Coy ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 1 · November 3, 2026 · Norfolk city, Nebraska