John Fredrickson

Candidate for Legislature, District 20

Incumbent
City
Omaha
On the ballot as
John Fredrickson
Campaign website
johnfornebraska.com

Property taxes and cost of living

Summary

Supports targeted property tax relief, including a larger homestead exemption and circuit breakers based on income.

“Property taxes: I support real, targeted relief; first, we need to expand the homestead exemption so more Nebraskans can benefit; second, we must consider circuit breakers to ensure no one is taxed out of their home based on their income.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

Economy, jobs and trade

Summary

Says he will back economic development through education, infrastructure, transportation, broadband and child care.

“I will continue to champion evidence-based economic development by investing in education, strengthening infrastructure, expanding reliable transportation and broadband access and increasing the availability of affordable child care.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

Agriculture and rural Nebraska

Summary

Says he has supported rural health care access, the bioeconomy and international trade for producers.

“I’ve supported workforce housing, expanded rural healthcare access and investment in the bioeconomy and international trade for our producers, because Nebraska’s economy runs on agriculture regardless of where you live in the state.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

Health care

Summary

Says he is committed to a health care system that is high-quality, accessible and affordable.

“I also remain committed to advancing a health care system that is both high-quality and accessible, ensuring Nebraskans can get the care they need at a price they can afford.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

Abortion

No public position found.

Immigration and the border

No public position found.

Education and school choice

Summary

Campaign site describes a strong, fully funded public school system as part of his vision for Nebraska.

Campaign website text

“He strongly believes that Nebraska is at its best when the Good Life is an opportunity for all Nebraskans - one that includes a strong, fully-funded public school system, quality, affordable healthcare, and a strong local economy to support our community.”

Source: John Fredrickson for Legislature: AboutCampaign websiteRetrieved Archived copy of About

Energy, water and environment

Summary

Says he voted for LB 1010, citing the public's right to know who is building what and what it costs in water and electricity.

“I voted for LB 1010 this past year because Nebraskans deserve to know who’s building what, where and what it costs in water and electricity before it lands in their backyard.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

Guns and public safety

No public position found.

Elections and government

Summary

Supports keeping the 33-vote filibuster threshold and enacting voter-approved ballot measures as closely as possible to what passed.

“No. I believe the current 33-vote threshold is appropriate.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

“I believe the outcome of an election reflects the will of the voters and should be enacted as closely to the law that was passed as possible.”

Source: Nebraska Examiner: Nebraska Legislature, Legislative District 20QuestionnaireRetrieved

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