Grant Melotz

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Grant Melotz

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Bennington Public Schools

Bachelor's

University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2011

Graduate

Purdue University Global, 2019

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Accountant

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Grant Melotz ran for election to the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board to represent Subdistrict 3. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Grant Melotz earned a high school diploma from Bennington Public Schools, a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 2011, a graduate degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 2015, and a graduate degree from Purdue University Global in 2019. His career experience includes working in engineering and as an accountant. He has been affiliated with 4-H and Alpha Gamma Rho.

Elections

2024

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

General election

General election for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 3

Incumbent Larry Bradley defeated Grant Melotz in the general election for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Larry Bradley (Nonpartisan)	58.0	14,020
	Submit photo	Grant Melotz (Nonpartisan)	42.0	10,168

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,188
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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Larry Bradley and Grant Melotz advanced from the primary for Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District Board Subdistrict 3.

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Grant Melotz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Melotz'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 grew up on our family dairy just outside of Bennington Nebraska. I still actively farm on the family farm. I went to UNL once for my bachelors, and then a second time for my masters in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering. After 2 years in the engineering industry, I was offered the opportunity to join the other family business in public accounting in 2018. During my time here, I completed my Masters of Science in Accounting from the University of Purdue Global, and working towards getting my CPA designation.

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?

• Business minded fiscal conservative who will fight to lower property taxes.
• Flood and erosion control are huge issues in our district, and I want to prevent any major flooding events within the district.
• I'm all for public right, making sure the public has access to all things that any governmental entity pays for.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Growing up a farmer, I am very passionate about farming and the farming industry.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have three different backgrounds that would make me successful as an officeholder. My accounting degree will help me with the financial side of the office, my engineering degree will help me understand the engineering drawings, and my farming background will help me with being able to relate to farmers within the district.

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

The core responsibility of anyone elected into public office is to take care of their constituents, and fight for their rights.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy that is making this world a better place for our future generations

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

Farming, I started "working" on our family farm between my freshman and sophomore year of high school and still do to this day.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The public should know everything about what is going on within the government. As a taxpaying citizen, I want to know where my money goes, and I believe everyone has the right to know what their money is used for.

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