Name                           Jean Stothert

Occupation                   Mayor of Omaha

Education                     Bachelor in Science in nursing from Seattle Pacific University

Political Affiliation        Republican

Website                       jeanstothert.com

Jean Stothert did not respond to The Daily Record’s request to complete a questionnaire.

In a news release, Stothert said she is running for “to continue the work I love in a city I love even more. We are moving in the right direction.”

Stothert’s campaign notes her record includes eight balanced budgets, stable city finances, a reduction in serious crime and a record number of police officers on duty. During her administration, property tax rates have been cut twice.

The mayor championed the $200 million “Road Map to Better Streets” bond, which voters overwhelmingly approved last spring. Implementing the new program will be one of the most significant financial and community improvement initiatives in Omaha history

Stothert’s campaign website lists COVID-19 recovery, public safety, better roads, economic growth, lower taxes and a more welcoming city. She told The Omaha World-Herald that public safety is her top priority. A recent TV ad from her campaign highlight Stothert’s leadership through the pandemic.