Gretna City Council

The four members of the City Council are elected on a non-partisan basis from 2 wards and serve a staggered four-year term.  The City Council is the legislative division of the City government, and performs such duties and powers which have or may be conferred upon the City by the Constitution and laws of the State of Nebraska. 

The City Council is responsible for maintaining the peace, regulating business, protecting the public health and safety and assessing such taxes and fees as are necessary and appropriate in the exercise of these functions.  The Council enacts the City’s annual budget; sets fiscal policies and approves all spending whether for operations (i.e. salaries) or capital items such as major equipment purchases, street repairs, or other public improvements.  The regulation of land use, including the creation and amendment of zoning laws, is another significant Council responsibility.  While most of the proposed laws which come before Council are referred by the Administration, Council may also initiate legislation itself.  Council members also respond annually to many constituent requests, filling a crucial oversight role in the delivery of basic City services to the public.

The City of Gretna is divided into two Wards (click for map) each represented by two Council Members.

• Meetings Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

• Citizen Testimony