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Jerry Hugo

NE · West Point City Council Member, Ward 2

Jerry Hugo is a West Point City Council member who has served 50 years with the West Point Volunteer Fire Department, including 24 years as chief or assistant chief. He is also active with the West Point Community Theatre.

Where Jerry Hugo stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)

Mixed record

Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 4 oppose)

Track record

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 4 oppose
  • Cast the lone vote against buying the Eagles club property at 130 East Sheridan Street under an agreement with the club; it passed 5-1.

    November 7, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

  • Seconded and voted for higher water rates, about $1.70 more a month for the average user; it passed 4-2.

    May 2, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

  • Moved to buy a new ambulance for West Point Rescue, which passed 5-0, and cast the lone vote against denying a home-to-commercial rezoning on Coburn's Addition.

    March 7, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

  • Voted for the voter-approved extra half-cent city sales tax ordinance; it passed 6-0.

    May 25, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

  • Introduced and voted for the city's 2021-2022 property tax request of $1,156,778; it passed 5-0.

    September 7, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
  • Moved to buy a new ambulance for West Point Rescue, which passed 5-0, and cast the lone vote against denying a home-to-commercial rezoning on Coburn's Addition.

    March 7, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

Track record — General

General · 3 records
  • Was honored for 50 years with the West Point Volunteer Fire Department, including 24 years as chief or assistant chief.

    March 27, 2025

    Source: wpnews.com

  • Abstained from council votes approving city payments to his own business, Hugo Plumbing & Heating, including a $13,143 claim.

    March 1, 2022

    Source: ci.west-point.ne.us

  • Was elected West Point City Council president by fellow council members.

    December 7, 2021

    Source: ruralradio.com

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