McCook City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nick
Umscheid
Nick Umscheid is running for McCook City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Joel Arterburn
- 02Dennis Berry
- 03Kaleb Taylor
- 04Nick UmscheidYou’re reading
- 05Gene WeedinIncumbent
- 06Rose Weskamp
Background
- About
- Teacher and coach for McCook Public Schools for the past 23 years.
On the record: Nick Umscheid
3 sourced01Taxes and growth1 sourced position
Said building more homes and businesses in McCook would ease property taxes and keep costs down.
With more new homes and businesses in McCook that will ease the property taxes for everyone in the community.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
02City budget1 sourced position
Said his budget priority is community safety, including roads, police staffing and safe water, funded by cutting wants and focusing on needs.
I think that we cut out the wants and focus more on the needs of our community first.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
03License plate cameras1 sourced position
Said he opposes Flock cameras or other surveillance technology on public land and is working with the police chief and city manager on a policy to prevent their use in city limits.
I do not believe in the use of Flock cameras or any surveillance technology on public land.”
Own statementMcCook Gazette · Oct 19, 2026Link
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