The University Board of Regents is the governing body responsible for the strategic direction, budget approval, tuition rates, and policy making for the NU system. Comprised of eight elected members and four student regents, they hire the University President, manage assets, and oversee educational quality and operations.

If elected, Elizabeth will work with the board and administration to continue to build a university that is attractive to students while providing a high-quality education at a low cost. She will use her government background to manage the budget and strategically plan for the future.

Elizabeth believes research is crucial to education. She will work to establish rules and regulations that best serve administration, students and faculty of the university.

Savings to taxpayers

Elizabeth is a steward of public funds and carefully budgets for projects while curbing unnecessary spending. On the Papillion La Vista School Board, Elizabeth voted to decrease the tax levy saving tax payers money. She also sits on the Buildings, Grounds and Finance Committee overseeing the budget and construction projects for the district. Additionally, Elizabeth is a board member for Sanitary Improvement District 301 which manages the budget and infrastructure for her neighborhood.

Policy

Elizabeth is a professional policymaker. Her Master’s degree focused on public policy. As a school board member she reviews and votes on all policies for the district.

At the last Omaha Charter Convention, she suggested changes to the charter that affect her office, they were placed on the ballot and approved by voters.

In 2021, Elizabeth got a state law passed to modernize the notification process for the Board of Equalization. This law impacted all cities and government entities throughout the state. During the public hearing, State Senators referred to this bill as a “Good Government Law”. It was passed unanimously.

Transparency and efficiency

As the Omaha City Clerk, Elizabeth has successfully implemented an online public records request system cutting the response time by 75%; made all public documents available online with a search engine; digitized council documents providing the best quality for the public; and successfully implemented a method for the public to remotely participate in board meetings.

Leadership

Elizabeth has always stepped up to leadership roles professionally and in the community. She truly is a community leader.

• Papillion La Vista Community Schools Foundation – Board Member
• Leadership Sarpy – Class of 2010
• Teammates Mentor – 2011 to 2014
• Papillion Chautauqua Event 2013 – Co-Chair
• St. Columbkille Church – Member, volunteer
• International City Management Association Emerging Leader Program – Class of 2020
• Dotcomm Oversight Committee – Vice-Chair 2021 to present
• Omaha Nebraska Parliamentarian Unit – Member 2021 to present
• National Association of Parliamentarians – Member 2014 – president
• International Institute of Municipal Clerks – Member 2009 to present
• Nebraska Municipal Clerks Association – President, 2022 and 2023