Sierra Edmisten
NE
Senior power building manager at the nonprofit Nebraska Civic Engagement Table and vice president of the enCourage board. Edmisten wants new businesses, youth programs and a grocery store on the south side, plus safer sidewalks.
Where Sierra Edmisten stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (3 records), Social Programs and Welfare (9 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 3 support
Opposed AM545, a proposed amendment exempting small employers and some workers from Nebraska’s paid-sick-leave protections.
March 20, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: neappleseed.org
Co-sponsored Nebraska’s paid sick leave initiative for workers, then canvassed in Crete. Previously worked in fast food, nursing homes and daycare.
October 25, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: washingtonpost.com
Spoke at a Supreme Court rally against food insecurity and lack of paid sick leave. Met Representative Don Bacon’s staff.
June 20, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: villagevoice.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 4 oppose
Urged Congress to preserve SNAP food assistance while lawmakers considered federal budget cuts.
July 2, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: 1011now.com
Testified for LB102, a proposal raising Nebraska’s cash-assistance standard and adjusting it annually for inflation.
February 6, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Published a statement supporting SNAP food assistance in response to proposed cuts in the 2024 House farm bill.
May 24, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: neappleseed.org
Testified to expand free school meals and state meal reimbursements through LB285. The proposal required eligible schools to join the federal community eligibility program.
January 24, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 9 support
Urged Congress to preserve SNAP food assistance while lawmakers considered federal budget cuts.
July 2, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: 1011now.com
Coauthored a Family Justice Journal article on Hastings’ poverty-reduction program, Bridging Forward. Served as Community Impact Network’s Straight Up Advocate.
March 5, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: thecapcenter.org
Testified for LB102, a proposal raising Nebraska’s cash-assistance standard and adjusting it annually for inflation.
February 6, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Testified for LB192 to preserve Nebraska’s expanded SNAP income eligibility by removing its expiration date.
February 6, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Published a statement supporting SNAP food assistance in response to proposed cuts in the 2024 House farm bill.
May 24, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: neappleseed.org
Spoke at a Supreme Court rally against food insecurity and lack of paid sick leave. Met Representative Don Bacon’s staff.
June 20, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: villagevoice.com
Publicly opposed extending SNAP work requirements to adults aged 50–54 in the 2023 federal debt-limit law.
June 5, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: neappleseed.org
Spoke against tighter SNAP eligibility at a Nebraska Poor People’s Campaign rally, as quoted in Nebraska’s legislative debate.
May 23, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Testified to expand free school meals and state meal reimbursements through LB285. The proposal required eligible schools to join the federal community eligibility program.
January 24, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Track record — General
General · 9 records
Served on Nebraskans for Paid Sick Leave’s board during its 2023–2025 fiscal years.
October 6, 2026
Source: projects.propublica.org
Appeared on Share Our Strength’s Add Passion and Stir podcast to discuss food insecurity and SNAP cuts. Worked as Nebraska Table’s senior power-building organizer.
September 30, 2026
Source: shareourstrength.org
Received Women Who Run Nebraska’s endorsement for Hastings City Council, Ward 1, in the 2026 election.
July 7, 2026
Source: womenwhorunne.org
Worked in daycare and hospice care before becoming a community organizer.
May 8, 2026
Source: 19thnews.org
Served as vice president of enCourage Advocacy Center’s 2025–2026 board of directors.
May 1, 2026
Source: encouragecenter.org
Worked as a babysitter and newspaper carrier beginning at age 12.
February 6, 2025
Source: nebraskalegislature.gov
Joined Nebraska Table after participating in Nebraska Appleseed’s pilot food-access advocacy cohort. Championed Save Our Schools and Protect Our Rights campaigns. Volunteered at Anime Nebraskon and judged school debate after early-childhood work.
September 3, 2024
Source: neappleseed.org
Named a 2024 Milo Mumgaard Emerging Leader Award honoree by Nebraska Appleseed for community advocacy.
August 15, 2024
Source: neappleseed.org
Worked in retail and child care jobs without paid sick leave.
July 18, 2023
Source: nebraskaexaminer.com
Past race Sierra Edmisten ran in:
- City Council Member Ward 1 · November 3, 2026 · Hastings city, Nebraska