Nicholas Barp
NE · Kimball Board of Public Works Member
Kimball Board of Public Works member since 2025 who grew up in Kimball and moved back in recent years. He wants to tackle economic stagnation, such as empty downtown storefronts, and keep Kimball money in Kimball.
Where Nicholas Barp stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Infrastructure (4 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Seconded a motion to test 20 radio water meters before any full switch. He also voted to pay the $198,753.48 final bill for the new power plant once punch-list work is done. Both passed 4-0.
June 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: kimballne.org
Voted to recommend paying $795,013.92 to NMC for reaching 80% completion of Kimball's new power generation plant. The utility board passed it 4-0.
December 9, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: kimballne.org
Voted to recommend Maguire Water's bid to repair and rehab the city water tank, including a maintenance contract. The utility board passed it 5-0.
November 11, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: kimballne.org
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 4 support
Seconded a motion to test 20 radio water meters before any full switch. He also voted to pay the $198,753.48 final bill for the new power plant once punch-list work is done. Both passed 4-0.
June 9, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: kimballne.org
Voted for a 10-year contract with Fast Forward, a company that uses vehicle cameras to inspect electric poles and lines. The utility board passed it 5-0.
April 14, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: kimballne.org
Voted to recommend paying $795,013.92 to NMC for reaching 80% completion of Kimball's new power generation plant. The utility board passed it 4-0.
December 9, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: kimballne.org
Voted to recommend Maguire Water's bid to repair and rehab the city water tank, including a maintenance contract. The utility board passed it 5-0.
November 11, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: kimballne.org
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Made the motion to raise city electric rates 2% to cover a wholesale power price increase, after a 10% hike was first considered. He also moved to update landfill fees for large tree waste. Both passed 4-0.
March 10, 2026
Source: kimballne.org
Was appointed by Mayor John Morrison to the Kimball Board of Public Works, which runs the city's utilities. The city council approved him 4-0.
October 21, 2025
Source: kimballne.org
Past race Nicholas Barp ran in:
- City Council Member · November 3, 2026 · Kimball city, Nebraska