Tim Duey, a legislative aide, is running for the District 1 Lancaster County Board spot.
Duey said he began thinking of a bigger commitment to public service after the birth of his 18-month-old daughter.Ìý
That's when the idea of "working hard to make our community a place where she can grow and prosper took on a greater meaning for me," he said in an email about his candidacy.
Duey said he is also running for the people of the county. "They need someone who is willing to listen and work with others, someone who will carefully consider all points of view from all stakeholders.
"They need someone who will objectively make the best decision for the long-term health of the county and most importantly, the people who live within it," he said.
Duey said county board members need to be committed to planning approaches that "keep the county vibrant and its people free to pursue their goals without taxation so overly burdensome that it stifles businesses and drives people from our community."Â
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Duey, who is seeking the Republican nomination in District 1, has worked in a variety of job fields, including construction, hospitality, freelance editing, and working in and managing group homes for individuals with disabilities.
He works on the staff of state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha.
Duey, 35, is a Lincoln native who graduated from Pius X High School. He earned bachelor's degrees in history and journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Ìý Â
Bill Avery, a Democrat who represents District 1 on the five-member county board, is retiring.ÌýÂ
District 1 is an all-urban district that includes much of northern and eastern Lincoln.
Sean Flowerday has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the District 1 seat.Ìý