Doreen Lopez
NE · York City Council Member
Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) specialist who helps York students build leadership and career skills. She was appointed to a vacant York city seat and sworn in on Dec. 18, 2025.
Where Doreen Lopez stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Seconded and voted for a $500,000 city pledge toward a Southeast Community College job-training center in York. She also moved a tax-increment loan note for a workforce housing project at 1631 N. Lincoln Ave.
April 2, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: meeting.sparqdata.com
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
Seconded and voted for a $500,000 city pledge toward a Southeast Community College job-training center in York. She also moved a tax-increment loan note for a workforce housing project at 1631 N. Lincoln Ave.
April 2, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: meeting.sparqdata.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Seconded and voted for an ordinance raising York's sewer rates, which passed 7-1. She also voted for higher landfill and trash fees, which passed 6-2.
September 3, 2026
Source: meeting.sparqdata.com
Voted to allow utility vehicles (UTVs) on York streets with a $100 yearly registration and proof of insurance. She voted against a separate ordinance to allow golf carts, which failed.
August 20, 2026
Source: meeting.sparqdata.com
Cast the only no vote on the preliminary plans for Project Access York, a federally funded walking trail. She said she needed more time to weigh residents' concerns; the mayor broke the tie to pass it.
July 2, 2026
Source: yorknewstimes.com
Joined the York City Council after Mayor Barry Redfern appointed her and the council approved it. She filled the seat Vicki Northrop left and was named to the Finance Committee.
December 18, 2025
Source: yorknewstimes.com
Taught a Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) career-skills class for 40 juniors and seniors at York High School.
February 18, 2025
Source: yorknewstimes.com
Past race Doreen Lopez ran in:
- City Council Member · November 3, 2026 · York city, Nebraska · incumbent