David R. Eskra

Voted to shrink the city's wellhead protection area by removing its southwest part. The area guards the city's drinking water wells. It passed 7-0.

April 20, 2026Opposes Environment and Public Health

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As a Board of Public Works member, voted for a contract to buy 42,000 gallons of city fuel for 2011 at a locked price from the lowest bidder. It passed 4-1.

February 16, 2011Supports Government Efficiency

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Voted for the city's 2027 budget and a property tax request of $4,032,222. Both passed 8-0.

September 21, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted for two $250,000 city economic development loans to Newport Bakers, which was buying Beatrice Bakery. Both passed 8-0.

August 17, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted for a $62,981 forgivable downtown repair loan to Hydo Properties, owned by council member Dana Hydo's brother. It passed 8-0.

June 15, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted to hire Confluence for $138,900 to update the city's comprehensive plan, though another firm bid $135,000. It passed 8-0.

May 18, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted to hire the firm HDR to manage the city's gas power plant project, including buying equipment and getting environmental permits. It passed 8-0.

March 16, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted to take the next steps toward building a city natural gas power plant. Staff said the project could cost up to $400 million. It passed 7-0.

February 17, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

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Voted for a fireworks rule change that cut the selling and shooting season by one day and set nightly time limits. The change failed; only he and Gary Barnard voted yes.

October 2, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

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Voted for a city plan that lets Beatrice use tax increment financing (TIF) to help build workforce housing. It passed 7-0.

January 5, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

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Voted to apply for a $630,000 state grant to replace water mains and raise water flow for firefighting. It passed 6-0.

September 8, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted for a resolution backing the state plan to change Highway 77 (Sixth Street) from four lanes to three lanes south of Lincoln Street. It passed 7-1.

July 6, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted for a $1.2 million design contract with JEO Consulting for moving Highway 136 off Court Street downtown. It passed 7-0.

April 6, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted to hire the firm HDR to manage the city's gas power plant project, including buying equipment and getting environmental permits. It passed 8-0.

March 16, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted to take the next steps toward building a city natural gas power plant. Staff said the project could cost up to $400 million. It passed 7-0.

February 17, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure

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Voted for a resolution to take the next steps toward the city issuing bonds to refinance a Lincoln student housing developer's debt. The city gets fees and six yearly housing scholarships. It passed 7-1.

May 4, 2026

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Voted to recommend a liquor license for an NP Mart convenience store at 200 North 6th Street, near First Christian Church. The church's pastor spoke against it. It passed 4-3.

January 19, 2026

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Voted against the second of two ordinances to annex DeBoer family land near South Sumner Street into the city. The family objected. It passed 5-3.

June 4, 2024

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Voted against making Eighth Street a two-way street and against making Seventh Street two-way. Eighth Street still passed 6-2; the Seventh Street change failed 7-1.

January 16, 2023

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Won the Ward 2 Beatrice City Council seat, beating Harold Mason 690-251.

November 8, 2022

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Retired from co-owning Twin Rivers Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Beatrice, which he had run with Steve Swarthout since buying it in 2005.

January 1, 2020

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As Board of Public Works chairman, defended the board's utility deposit policy when the company running Russ's Market objected to paying a deposit.

November 15, 2018

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As Board of Public Works chairman, voted for new water, sewer and wastewater rates that charged heavy users more. They passed 4-1.

September 2, 2015

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Was chosen by the City Council to chair the Beatrice Board of Public Works, the board that oversees city utilities.

February 16, 2015

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Proposed adding a small fee to the city's yearly citywide cleanup to help cover its rising cost, at a Board of Public Works meeting.

May 14, 2014

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As a member of the fundraising committee for a new $2.3 million Beatrice school stadium, announced that private donations passed $1 million.

June 1, 2012

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Was appointed by the Beatrice City Council to the Board of Public Works, which runs the city's electric, water and sewer utilities.

November 16, 2010

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Was named chairman of the board of the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce for 2009.

January 23, 2009

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