Government Affairs
The goals of the Government Affairs Division are to protect and strengthen federal
programs impacting the local economy, pursue the development of infrastructure that
encourages business growth, and encourage a cooperative spirit with local governments.
This division acts as an advocate for pro-business policies and legislation that
promote economic growth.
Offutt
www.offutt.af.mil
The relationship between Bellevue and its military partners is among the best anywhere
in the United States. Senior Air Force leaders continue to praise the excellent
relationship between the city and Offutt AFB as the best in the Air Force. The blend
in the business world of civilian and military personnel at Offutt Air Force Base,
working side-by-side to meet a common goal and purpose, exemplifies the military-civilian
interaction in the community as well.
The Chamber's Military Affairs initiative is a full-time effort led by elected and
business leadership and spearheaded by the Chamber's professional staff. The Bellevue
area's support of its military community is legendary.
Federal
Nebraska Delegates
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Mike Johanns (R)
404 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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johanns.senate.gov
Tel: 202-224-4224
Fax: 202-228-0012
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Ben Nelson (D)
720 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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bennelson.senate.gov
Tel: 202-224-6551
Fax: 202-228-0012
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House of Representatives
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1st District
Jeff Fortenberry
(R)
1517 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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www.house.gov/fortenberry
Tel: 202-225-4806
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2nd District
Lee Terry (R)
1524 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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leeterry.house.gov
Tel: 202-225-4155
Fax: 202-226-5452
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3rd District
Adrian Smith (R)
503 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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Tel: 202-225-6435
Fax: 202-225-0207
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State
Governor
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Governor Dave Heineman
http://www.nebraska.gov/
Lincoln Office/State Capitol:
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 94848
Lincoln, NE 68509-4848
Phone: 402-471-2244
Fax: 402-471-6031
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Unicameral Nebraska’s legislature is unique among all state legislatures in the
nation because it has a single-house system. Visit nebraskalegislature.gov.
Sen. Abbie Cornett
(District 45, Bellevue)
Office: Room 1117, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE 68509, phone (402)
471-2615
Email: acornett@leg.ne.gov
Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 2004
Committees: General Affairs; Revenue; Urban Affairs; Rules; Midwest
Interstate Passenger Rail Compact Commission
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Sen. Scott Price
(District 3, Gretna)
Office: Room 1528, P.O. Box 94604, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE 68509,
phone: (402) 471-2627
Email: sprice@leg.ne.gov
Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 2008
Committees: Agriculture, General Affairs, Government, Military
& Veterans Affairs
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Sen. Jim Smith
(District 14, Papillion)
Office: P.O. Box 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509, phone (402) 471-2730
Email: jsmith@leg.ne.gov
Committees Assignments: Business and Labor, Natural Resources&
Urban Affairs
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Sen. Dave Pankonin
(District 2, Louisville)
Office: Room 1529, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE 68509, phone 402)
471-2613
Email: dpankonin@leg.ne.gov
Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 2006
Committees: Banking, Commerce and Insurance; Health and Human Services
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Sen. Heath Mello
(District 05, Northern Bellevue & Southern Omaha)
Office: Room 1206, State Capitol, Lincoln, NE 68509, phone (402)
471-2710
Email: hmello@leg.ne.gov
Elected to Nebraska Legislature: 2009
Committees: Appropriations; Legislature's Planning Committee; Nebraska
Retirement Systems
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County
www.Sarpy.com
Sarpy County is home of Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion, Springfield, and
Offutt Air Force Base. Sarpy County has a population of over 125,000 and is located
in the eastern part of the state, just south of the City of Omaha.
City
www.Bellevue.net
The City of Bellevue is classified a city of the first class by Nebraska statute.
The City is comprised of five wards.
The municipal government consists of a mayor and a six member city council. Elected
officials hold office for four year term.
The mayor appoints, and the council confirms, the city administrator, who handles
the day-to-day operation of the City.
The council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month. The open meeting is
held in the council chambers in City Hall at 210 West Mission Avenue, usually at
6:00 pm. The agenda for each meeting is published at www.bellevue.net. The agenda is then replaced with the minutes
of the meeting when they are available.
Rita Sander was elected Mayor of Bellevue in November, 2010. Mayor Sanders was born
in Hawaii. Rita and her husband Rick chose Bellevue as the place to raise their
children and build their business because Bellevue is a wonderful community.
Mayor Sanders is committed to ensure that the City provides the best and most efficient
service possible with a high level of transparency. The new administration will
use innovative approaches to bring new businesses into Bellevue and communicate
that "Bellevue is Open for Business".
Mayor Sander’s goal is simple. "Everything that we do and everything we are going
to do, include improving the already exceptional quality of life that we all enjoy
in our home, Nebraska’s First City".
Phone: 402-293-3022
Bellevue City Council Members:
www.bellevue.net/CityGovernment/CityCouncil.aspx