Imperial City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nick
Colton
Nick Colton, the incumbent, is running for Imperial City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Nick ColtonYou’re reading
- 02Jan M. ElliottIncumbent
- 03Kristen Malone
- 04Owen L. Swanson
Background
- About
- Imperial City Council president and vice president of information technology at ALLO Communications. He also serves on the League of Nebraska Municipalities Executive Board.
Nick Colton, Jan M. Elliott, Kristen Malone and Owen L. Swanson are the four candidates for two City Council seats. Chase County Election Commissioner
On the record: Nick Colton
15 sourced01Economic development2 sourced positions
written answer to the Imperial Republican candidate questionnaire
Said he strongly supports continuing the city's LB840 Economic Development Program on the ballot.
I strongly support continuing our local Economic Development Program (LB840) on the ballot so we have the tools to support local businesses.”
Own statementImperial Republican · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution R26-08-02 placing continuation of the Economic Development Program on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Housing1 sourced position
written answer to the Imperial Republican candidate questionnaire
Listed workforce and family housing as a priority, building on the Rural Workforce Housing Grant and the Cornerstone development.
Keep building on what we started with the Rural Workforce Housing Grant, continuing progress in areas like the Cornerstone development so people working here can actually find homes here.”
Own statementImperial Republican · Oct 15, 2026Link
03City administration2 sourced positions
written answer to the Imperial Republican candidate questionnaire
Listed stabilizing the city's administrative operations and supporting newer city office staff as a priority.
Provide the steady guidance and council oversight needed to stabilize administrative operations, support our newer city office staff, and keep municipal projects moving forward efficiently.”
Own statementImperial Republican · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted yes on removing the City Administrator from office (passed 3-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Jun 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Sales tax and debt2 sourced positions
Said the city should finish the City Square project and bond the funds, according to council minutes.
Own statementCity of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 25-12-02 authorizing up to $1.1 million in municipal improvement bonds for City Square improvements (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026-27 city budget (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution R26-09-01 setting the city's property tax request (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City Square1 sourced position
Voted yes on amending the Holiday Farms agreement to buy sod for $36,180 (passed 3-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08City staff pay3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-08-02 setting city employee wages for 2026-27 (passed 4-0, September 2026).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting wage Ordinance 25-07-01 as amended (passed 3-1, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Jul 7, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on adopting wage Ordinance 25-09-02 (passed 3-1, September 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Sep 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
09Utility write-offs1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving the 2025 utility billing and accounts receivable write-offs (passed 3-1, December 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
10Prairie Sage Trail1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Recreational Trails Program project agreement for the Prairie Sage Trail (passed 3-1, May 2025).
Council voteCity of Imperial · May 19, 2025LinkHow the council voted
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City administration
In their words
Listed stabilizing the city's administrative operations and supporting newer city office staff as a priority.
Oct 15, 2026 ·written answer to the Imperial Republican candidate questionnaire ·Imperial Republican · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on removing the City Administrator from office (passed 3-0, June 2026).
Jun 3, 2026 ·City of Imperial · Jun 3, 2026
Borrowing against sales tax
In their words
Said the city should finish the City Square project and bond the funds, according to council minutes.
Dec 22, 2025 ·City of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 25-12-02 authorizing up to $1.1 million in municipal improvement bonds for City Square improvements (passed 4-0, December 2025).
Dec 22, 2025 ·City of Imperial · Dec 22, 2025
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