Grand Island Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jimmy Reed
Candidate for Mayor
Jimmy Reed is running for mayor of Grand Island in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ryan J. O'Neill.
First day of in-person early voting at the election commissioner's office · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayJimmy Reed is a Grand Island real estate agent and third-generation resident. He was named the 2025 Realtor of the Year by the Grand Island Board of Realtors.
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- Lists Dr. Kent Mann, a Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education member, and local business owners as supporters on his campaign website. Jimmy Reed for Mayor
- Campaign website
- jimmyreedformayor.com
Where Jimmy Reed stands: positions on the record
Good Life District1 sourced position
Interview, as reported by KSNB
Said he is frustrated by the lack of communication and collaboration between the city and the developer, in comments after the July 14, 2026 council meeting.
“I think a lot of us are frustrated by the lack of communication and collaboration”
Own statementKSNB · Jul 16, 2026
Growth and development1 sourced position
Campaign website
Lists treating local employers and developers as collaborators, to reduce friction and boost housing and infrastructure development, as a campaign priority.
“Treating local employers and developers as vital collaborators rather than entities to restrict, reducing friction to boost housing and infrastructure development.”
Own statementJimmy Reed for Mayor
Planning1 sourced position
Campaign website
Lists a 10-to-20-year planning vision for workforce growth and quality of life as a campaign priority.
“Shifting from the current project-to-project planning to a proactive, 10-to-20-year vision for workforce growth and quality of life.”
Own statementJimmy Reed for Mayor
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