Norfolk, NEVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Norfolk City Council Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026

Ryne Hoffart

Candidate for City Council Ward 2

7 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Ryne Hoffart is running for Norfolk City Council Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jim McKenzie.

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Ryne Hoffart is a Norfolk native and Farm Bureau Financial Services sales associate who sits on the Norfolk Planning Commission.

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Jim McKenzie finished first in the May 12, 2026 Ward 2 primary with 799 votes, ahead of Ryne Hoffart with 478 and Soshia Bohn with 319; the top two advanced. Norfolk Daily News

Where Ryne Hoffart stands: positions on the record

Tax increment financing2 sourced positions

  • Said responsible use of TIF is one way to achieve growth in new housing and industry.

    “I want to see new housing and industry in our town, and responsible use of TIF is one way to achieve that growth,”

    Own statementNorfolk Daily News

  • as reported by the Norfolk Daily News; not a direct quote

    As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, said TIF is one of few tools cities have to support housing development and that he supports its responsible use. Not a direct quote.

    Forum answerNorfolk Daily News

Economic development1 sourced position

  • as reported by the Norfolk Daily News; not a direct quote

    As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, said he supports maintaining the city's economic development director role. Not a direct quote.

    Forum answerNorfolk Daily News

Property taxes1 sourced position

  • as reported by the Norfolk Daily News; not a direct quote

    As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, agreed an efficiency review could be beneficial but did not want to reduce services residents currently have. Not a direct quote.

    Forum answerNorfolk Daily News

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