David Levy (Nebraska)

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David Levy

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of California, Berkeley, 1991

Graduate

University of California, Berkeley, 1996

Law

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1999

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Birthplace

Lincoln, Neb.

Profession

Attorney

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David Levy ran for election to the Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board to represent District 2 in Nebraska. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Levy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

David Levy was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991, a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1999. Levy's career experience includes working as an attorney and city planner.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Douglas County, Nebraska (2024)

General election

General election for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 2

Clarice Dombeck defeated David Levy in the general election for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Clarice Dombeck (Nonpartisan)	55.7	12,088
	Submit photo	David Levy (Nonpartisan)	43.2	9,377
		Other/Write-in votes	1.1	245

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,710
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 2

David Levy and Clarice Dombeck defeated Rose Kohl and William King in the primary for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 2 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	David Levy (Nonpartisan)	30.9	2,282
✔		Clarice Dombeck (Nonpartisan)	30.7	2,262
		Rose Kohl (Nonpartisan)	26.1	1,925
	Submit photo	William King (Nonpartisan)	12.3	906

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,375
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Levy in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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David Levy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Levy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have 35 years of experience as a land use attorney and professional city planner. I have worked on major transportation projects, including the Omaha Streetcar. I understand real property law, municipal law, transportation law and public financing. I also have extensive experience on appointed and nonprofit boards. I understand governance and consensus building.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Omaha is a great, growing and vibrant city. With this comes increasing challenges, including transportation. A great city needs great transportation systems - of all modes, including public transit.
• We can use leadership, innovation, technology and vision to ensure everyone can access every part of Omaha conveniently and safely. I will work to make sure that happens.
• I know Omaha, but I have also lived for long periods in other cities. That gives me a diversity of experience and thought that will be valuable to the office.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public transit, city planning and development, and economic development.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Transportation and public transportation are critical to the life, growth and success of a city and a region.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, an open mind, experience and knowledge.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To listen to constituents, to make decisions, to seek opportunities for positive change.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I delivered newspapers for the Santa Barbara News-Press for about three years.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert

Omaha City Councilman Don Rowe

Omaha City Councilman Brinker Harding

Omaha City Councilwoman Aimee Melton

Douglas County Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson

Douglas County Commissioner Maureen Boyle

Todd Heistand, NuStyle Development

John Heine, Oak Investment Real Estate

Jay Lund, GreenSlate Development

Nebraska Conservation Voters

Conservation Nebraska

Sierra Club

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are very important. The are the foundations of public trust.

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