History in Nebraska: Lincoln Council Has Three Out Members, Gay Chair
James Michael Bowers is the first out council chair, and Sändra Washington and Tom Beckius provide additional LGBTQ+ representation. May 18 2021 3:29 PM EDT
The Lincoln City Council: seated, from left: Tammy Ward, Richard Meginnis, and Jane Raybould; standing, from left, Sändra Washington, Bennie Shobe, James Michael Bowers, and Tom Beckius.
LGBTQ+ history has been made in the capital city of Nebraska.
After Monday’s swearing-in of new Lincoln City Council members, three of the seven members are drawn from the LGBTQ+ community, and one of them was elected council chair, the first out official in that position.
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Lincoln Mayor endorses City Council candidates
Three City Council candidates looking for election in May 2021, got endorsed by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird.
February 21, 2021 8:36 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) Three City Council candidates received an endorsement from Lincoln’s Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird on Sunday. Gaylor Baird touted the experience and leadership from candidates Tom Beckius, Bennie Shobe, and Sändra Washington.
“All three are part of the City leadership team that, today, is guiding, and growing our community in the midst
of the most significant challenges Lincoln has faced in over 100 years,” Gaylor Biard said.
Councilman Bennie Shobe, who is running for re-election, talked about the importance of having strong leaders during historic and challenging times.