Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Duane Ruh is a Beatrice City Council member and former Sargent City Council member who once ran a birdhouse business. He wants more openness in city government and wants to keep Sixth Street (Highway 77) at four lanes.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 6 against, Public Infrastructure 3 for, Environment and Public Health 1 against,
Nonpartisan
Ted Fairbanks is a longtime Beatrice City Council member and retired UPS driver who also served as a sheriff's deputy. His top budget goals are the Dempster's site project and downtown revitalization.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 7 for, 9 against, Public Infrastructure 4 for, Environment and Public Health 1 against,
Sources: gagecountyne.gov2