Bellevue, NEVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Bellevue Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Rusty Hike

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

7 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

Rusty Hike, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Bellevue in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kevin Pflager.

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Rusty Hike is the mayor of Bellevue and owns a real estate brokerage he started in 2013. He previously served on the Bellevue Planning Commission and the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners.

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Rusty Hike and Kevin Pflager both answered the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire for mayor. Voter Information Project

Rusty Hike is the sitting mayor; the mayor does not appear in the roll-call votes cited on this page. Bellevue City Council minutes, Mar. 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026

Where Rusty Hike stands: positions on the record

Property taxes and budget1 sourced position

  • Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire

    Says the city is now in a position to lower its property-tax levy rate for the first time in eight years.

    “we are in a position to lower Bellevue’s property-tax levy rate for the first time in eight years.”

    Own statementVoter Information Project · Aug 25, 2026

Bonds and debt1 sourced position
Tax increment financing1 sourced position

  • Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire

    Calls TIF an important economic development tool and says it should not go to every developer who asks.

    “It should not simply be given to every development that asks for it.”

    Own statementVoter Information Project · Aug 25, 2026

Housing and zoning1 sourced position

  • Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire

    Says Bellevue has limited developable land and wants a strong emphasis on commercial development and the tax base.

    “We need to make every acre count.”

    Own statementVoter Information Project · Aug 25, 2026

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Answer to the Voter Information Project candidate questionnaire

    Says the police department grew from about 82 sworn officers when he took office to 115.

    “we have grown the Bellevue Police Department from approximately 82 sworn officers when I took office to a full authorized strength of 115 sworn officers today.”

    Own statementVoter Information Project · Aug 25, 2026

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