Allen Simpson, a novice to politics who is running for the Republican nomination for Lancaster County treasurer, has announced his campaign treasurer will be a man with statewide name recognition, retired Major Gen. Roger Lempke.
Lempke, the retired Nebraska Adjutant General and director of the Nebraska Military Department, currently is part of U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer's staff.Â
In a news release, Lempke praised Simpson, who is a retired commander and comptroller of the Nebraska Air National Guard.
"When Allen Simpson worked for me, I marveled at his stellar level of integrity, expertise and concern about proper use of government funds," Lempke said. "He brings a distinguished career in fiscal management that will greatly benefit Lancaster County."Â
Current treasurer Andy Stebbing, also a Republican, has said he will run for re-election. Current Lincoln Public Schools board member Matt Schulte also announced he's running for the Republican nomination.Â