Mike Jacobson
Candidate for Legislature, District 42
- City
- North Platte
- On the ballot as
- Mike Jacobson
- Campaign website
- None found
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Property taxes and cost of living
Summary
Says property taxes are too high, that shifting costs does not fix it, and wants spending controls and a broader tax base.
“Property taxes are too high, but shifting costs from one taxpayer to another does not fix the problem. We need to control spending, look for efficiencies, and grow the economy so the tax base is broader.”
Economy, jobs and trade
Summary
Wants to keep state spending in check and support policies that attract investment and create jobs.
“I also want to keep state spending in check and support policies that help Nebraska communities attract investment and create good jobs.”
Agriculture and rural Nebraska
Summary
Says state policy must continue to support agriculture and energy while letting communities grow.
“Agriculture and energy remain central to our local economy, and state policy must continue to support those industries while allowing communities to grow and adapt to changing economic conditions.”
Health care
Summary
Says rural hospitals need a stable path to keep serving communities and that recruiting providers is a major challenge.
“Rural Nebraskans need dependable access to hospitals, emergency care and health professionals close to home. Recruiting and retaining providers is a major challenge, and rural hospitals need a stable path to continue serving their communities.”
Abortion
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Immigration and the border
No public position found.
Education and school choice
No public position found.
Energy, water and environment
Summary
Supports clear, consistent state rules for future data centers and says taxpayers and ratepayers should not pay a project's costs.
“Taxpayers and ratepayers should not be left paying costs that belong to a project. I support clear, consistent state rules for future data centers, including clarity about tax incentives, while honoring agreements already in place.”
Guns and public safety
No public position found.
Elections and government
Summary
Says voter-approved laws should be respected and implemented so they are workable and fiscally sustainable.
“Voter-approved laws should be respected. The Legislature’s role is to implement them while ensuring they are workable, consistent with existing law and fiscally sustainable.”