Candidate Profile: John Ewing seeks to improve Omaha through affordable housing and police staffing

Candidate Profile: John Ewing seeks to improve Omaha through affordable housing and police staffing

As city elections approach, John Ewing emphasizes the need for change, drawing on his 43 years of service and commitment to collaborating with the community to improve city governance. Ewing plans to enhance affordable housing and expand urban infrastructure in North and South Omaha while advocating for revised zoning laws to facilitate the construction of multi-unit homes like duplexes and triplexes. He also highlights the importance of address…

April 22: Omaha City Council debates police pay increase, violence prevention grant - Flatwater Free Press

The Omaha City Council debated three different measures aimed at addressing public safety concerns in the city during its April 22 meeting.  The three agenda items in question included: a grant to the African-American Empowerment Network, police officer recruitment efforts, and a proposed ordinance targeting illegal street racing. Council members questioned the inclusivity of a violence prevention grant awarded to the African-American Empowermen…

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert faces Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. in Tuesday’s mayoral election - The Reader

On the night of her most recent successful primary win, Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert stood before a mix of reporters, supporters and other elected officials. She congratulated John Ewing Jr. on moving ahead, and told her supporters there is still more work to do. “We’ve got five weeks now,” Stothert said. “We must win on May 13, and we got to keep this momentum going. So tomorrow, Wednesday, it’s going to be another regular day of campaigning. We’r…