[February 10, 2025]   Serving as your alderman for Ward 4 has been one of the greatest honors. I was appointed as Alderman of Ward 4 by Mayor Welch a Year and a half ago. City government was not something that I had inspired to be a part of, but am so happy that Mayor Welch took a chance on me. I have learned so much in my short time serving the community that I call home.
 

I have been a constituent of Ward 4 for 28 years. I live there with my husband Bo, and we have raised 2 boys, Michael and Austin. It is important to me to be involved in the future of Lincoln with my boys returning back here to start their lives.

Currently I am working with Mr Sanders to put together a Strategic plan for the City of Lincoln. With the Strategic plan we are working on making Lincoln proactive with all future projects. Our vision is that we will have a 1 year, 5 year, and a 10 year plan of infrastructure projects, equipment, and staffing for all departments in the city. We are working towards being fiscally sound as a city while preparing for future projects .

Fiscal security for the City is something as an alderman I feel passionate about. It is important LDto be able to balance staying within our budget while also helping to grow our community. It is important that we are supporting our downtown local businesses as well as making Lincoln a community that is friendly to new businesses.

I was tasked by Mayor Welch to allocate the new taxes from Cannabis sales, It was important to me to be able to give back to our community and educate the young people as well. I worked with Officer Fruge and we were able to allocate money from these taxes to our local D.A.R.E program. We also have started the long road of funding police and fire pensions that have been underfunded. It is important to me as alderman that we are able to support the men and women of the police and fire departments in their retirements.

I want to express my deepest gratitude for the continuous support I have received. Together, we have the power to shape the future of Lincoln. Our community is built on the values of unity, progress, and resilience. I am committed to working tirelessly to address your concerns, improve our neighborhoods, and ensure that every voice is heard. With your continued support, we can create a brighter, more prosperous future for all.

Thank you, and let's move forward together with hope and determination.

Rhonda O’Donoghue
Alderman Ward 4