Bellevue City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Richard Casey
Candidate for City Council Ward 2 (incumbent)
Richard Casey, the incumbent, is running for Bellevue City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Scott Welch.
First day of in-person early voting at the Sarpy County Election Commission office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRichard Casey is the Ward 2 city councilman and a former Bellevue Public Schools transportation director. He served 27 years in the Air Force and seven years on the Bellevue Planning Commission.
Where Richard Casey stands: positions on the record
Bonds and debt2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 4204, highway allocation fund pledge bonds of up to $5 million for street improvements (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire
Checked that debt, including the use of bonds, is an important tool to stabilize the city's budget.
Own statementVoter Information Project · Jul 20, 2026
Waiving readings1 sourced position
Voted yes to waive the three-reading rule and vote on Ordinance 4204 at the same meeting (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Housing and zoning2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 4202, rezoning land at 36th Street and Granada Parkway to RG-20 for multi-family housing (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, Mar. 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire
Says revenue-generating businesses help stabilize property taxes and create jobs, and the city needs an appropriate mix of housing.
“Revenue generating businesses are key to stabilizing individual property taxes and creating jobs.”
Own statementVoter Information Project · Jul 20, 2026
Entertainment district2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Amendment 4 to the HDR Engineering agreement for entertainment district construction management, up to $396,100 (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, Feb. 17, 2026 · Feb 17, 2026
Voted yes on a change order of up to $155,726 with Holland Basham Architect for the Bellevue Indoor Water Park (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, Mar. 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
Property taxes and budget1 sourced position
Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire
Checked that tax levies need to be determined to meet budget needs.
Own statementVoter Information Project · Jul 20, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire
Says he believes the Bellevue Police Department is second to none.
“I believe the Bellevue Police Department is second to none.”
Own statementVoter Information Project · Jul 20, 2026
What Richard Casey said vs. how Richard Casey voted
Housing and zoning
In their words
Says revenue-generating businesses help stabilize property taxes and create jobs, and the city needs an appropriate mix of housing.
Jul 20, 2026 ·Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire ·Voter Information Project · Jul 20, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 4202, rezoning land at 36th Street and Granada Parkway to RG-20 for multi-family housing (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Mar 3, 2026 ·Bellevue City Council minutes, Mar. 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026
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