Omaha Public Power District Director, Subdivision 1
Source: electionresults.nebraska.gov
What does this office do?
- Setting electric rates for homes and businesses
- Deciding which power plants to build, run, or close
- Approving the utility's budget and borrowing
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Cost of Living Reduction, Corporate Accountability,
Candidates:
Christian Mapes
LostNonpartisan
Director of power markets at an energy company and a former Army Ranger officer who graduated from West Point. His priorities are guarding against unneeded rate increases, a more reliable power grid, and a mix of traditional, renewable, and nuclear power.
Records: Public Infrastructure 1 for
Sara Kohen
WonNonpartisan
Attorney and school administrator at Friedel Jewish Academy who once clerked for a federal appeals court judge. Her priorities are affordable, reliable electricity, careful long-term planning, and keeping the power utility owned by the public.
Records: Environment and Public Health 3 for
Source: votedouglascounty-ne.gov