City Council Member Ward 1
This seat represents Ward 1, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Cynthia Alarcón has served on the Columbus City Council for Ward 1 since 2024 and has been a grant coordinator for Educational Service Unit 7 since 2009. She holds a master's degree in teaching and wants more residents to take part in community work.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 4 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 against,
Sources: plattecounty.ne.gov2