NNRD Board Vacancy in Subdistrict 8

The Nemaha Natural Resources District is accepting letters of interest to fill a vacancy on its board of directors. Due to the recent passing of long-time director, Mike Speece from Auburn, the position has become open.

The NRD’s board of directors will accept written applications from interested, potential directors until Wednesday, February 11. Applicants must be registered voters who also meet all other eligibility requirements for holding an elected office and reside within the appropriate boundaries of the vacant subdistrict. NRD board members are normally elected to four-year terms during the primary/general elections in even numbered years. Because of the timing of the vacancy, anyone appointed to the position will serve through January 7, 2027. The final two years of this term will be up for election in the 2026 primary/general election. Interested candidates must file with the Secretary of State’s office no later than February 17 (incumbent) or March 2 (non-incumbent).

This position is in Subdistrict 8, and the other director in this subdistrict is Dick James from Verdon.  The eligible area includes the southeast part of Nemaha County including the towns of Auburn, Brownville, and Nemaha, as well as a portion of northern and eastern Richardson County including the towns of Stella, Shubert, and Barada.

Twenty-one members serve on the Nemaha NRD board and represent 10 subdistricts, two directors per subdistrict, who are elected in alternating election years. One member of the board is elected at-large from throughout the entire District.

Nemaha NRD board meetings are held in Tecumseh on the second Thursday of each month, usually in the evening. Board members are eligible to receive $65 per diem and reimbursement of mileage and other expenses incurred while conducting NRD business.

Individuals interested in this position should address a letter requesting appointment to the Nemaha NRD Board of Directors, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh NE 68450. For more information or detailed description of the Subdistrict 8 boundaries, contact the NRD at (402) 335-3325 or the Nemaha or Richardson County Clerk.