Government & Politics
Sarpy County Approves Budget Focused on Public Safety, Responsible Growth
September 12, 2025 – Bellevue, NE || The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 9, approved a $314 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that expands the county’s public safety footprint and prioritizes road infrastructure. The budget includes funding to convert a building adjacent to campus on 84th Street and Highway 370…
Board Appoints Amber Houghtaling to Fill Upcoming Sarpy County Clerk and Register of Deeds Vacancy
Amber Houghtaling will serve as the Sarpy County Clerk and Register of Deeds in 2026. The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-0 to appoint Houghtaling to the position in January, following the retirement of Deb Houghtaling, who currently oversees both offices. The offices are responsible for maintaining the record of county government…
New Election Commissioner Starts in Sarpy County
On Friday, July 18, David Jones began his tenure as the leader of the Sarpy County Election Commission, an office that administers elections for more than 130,000 registered voters. He was appointed to the position this week, following the April departure of Emily Ethington. Jones, of Papillion, brings two decades of leadership experience in the…
Jerome Wohleb Running for Nebraska Board of Regents, District 5
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Congressman Flood to Host Bellevue Town Hall on March 4th
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced he will hold a town hall in Bellevue, Nebraska on Monday, March 4, 2024. The town hall will be hosted at the Hitchcock Humanities Center at Bellevue University. A map of the campus is located here. During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the priorities he’s been working on for Bellevue and Nebraska’s First…
Victor Rountree Announces Candidacy for State Legislature
Today, Victor Rountree announced he will seek election in 2024 to Nebraska’s 3rd Legislative District. This seat includes parts of both Papillion and Bellevue located in Sarpy County and is currently held by Senator Carol Blood who is term-limited. “I’m running for the Nebraska Legislature because we need honest representation that prioritizes our community over…