Bill Bowes

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Support stiff penalties for gang members, sex offenders, and violent criminals. Learn more

Replace the “Good Time” early release of violent criminals with a system that makes incarcerated convicts earn time off their sentences by completing counseling and re-entry programs. Learn more

As Papillion La Vista Fire Chief, I have worked with all area first responders and emergency agencies. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to make sure our Sheriff, police departments, fire services, hospitals, emergency management and public works have everything they need to keep us safe and respond to critical emergency events and disasters. Learn more

Education

I will always fight to ensure our public schools have the tools they need to give our children a world-class education. I also support providing families with options for their students. Whether they choose college or trade school, or they immediately enter the workforce, making sure our students are prepared for the future will always be a priority for me. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

Our current system punishes homeowners for making a smart investment and then holding onto that investment as a wealth-building tool. We must stop punishing people for owning a home. Your property valuation for taxes should be based on what you paid for your home, not based on what others pay for their homes. The only way we can fix our property tax system is to change how your land is valued for tax purposes. Learn more

I will push for the use of performance audits for every government agency to help find savings and eliminate waste. Learn more

Helped draft and manage responsible budgets that assured our public safety while being mindful of our taxpayer dollars. It is noteworthy that my department came in under budget every year I was Chief. Learn more