Rose Kohl

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Rose Kohl

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 14, 2024

Education

High school

Homeschooled

Bachelor's

Dakota State University, 2015

Personal

Birthplace

Minnesota

Religion

Christ Follower

Profession

Computer programmer

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Rose Kohl ran for election to the Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board to represent District 2 in Nebraska. She lost in the primary on May 14, 2024.

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

Biography

Rose Kohl was born in Minnesota. Kohl was home schooled for her high school education. She earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in 2008 and a bachelor's degree from Dakota State University in 2015. Kohl's career experience includes working as a computer programmer and in the transportation industry. As of 2024, Kohl was affiliated with the Nebraska Monarchs.

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

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Rose Kohl completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kohl'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 am a resident of the Joslyn Castle Neighborhood and I take the bus downtown to work regularly. I have 9 years of experience in the transportation industry. I currently work as a data scientist at Union Pacific Railroad. I spend some of my free time gardening and I enjoy learning about the relationships between native plants and the bees, butterflies and other creatures that need them.

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?

• Sustainability is a passion of mine. The things we build should be built to last, and we need to budget for maintenance and repairs. I am also passionate about data driven decisions. We can run the busses more efficiently by matching the bus size and frequency to the actual demand.
• We also need creative new solutions to reach our customers. When service interruptions occur, we need better communication than what is currently in place so that passengers are not left waiting for a bus that isn't coming. We should also be creative about getting users to try the bus once, and explore ways to get downtown tourists to visit other great Omaha businesses that are reachable by bus..
• Our service needs to be reliable. If staffing shortages are causing missed routes, we need to find effective ways to connect workers with the high-paying jobs that metro offers. If weather is causing issues, we need to be proactive with communication so that riders are not left out in the cold.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about reliable service and responsible budgeting. I am also looking forward to bringing new ideas for serving our customers better and encouraging new riders to try Metro Transit services for the first time.

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

Metro Transit provides people with an economical way to travel. A growing number of people do not have their own cars and they need to get to their jobs, grocery stores and other destinations.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I want to be more like Jesus. Healing broken people and loving others well.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Proverbs

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

Integrity. Elected officials need to serve the needs of their community and keep absolutely free of bribes, money that has strings attached and voting advantages to themselves.

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

I have courage. I am not afraid to tell the truth.

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

The Metro Transit Board oversees routes, policies, budgets and taxes related to operation of the Omaha Metro Transit system.

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

I picked and sold apples at an apple orchard. The job lasted for the harvest season, 1-2 months.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is the Bible. Most other books are read only once, but this one has something new to offer each time I read it. It shows how to know God, love others well and how to reach heaven when this life is over.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

This new office has the power to raise taxes

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Sometimes time in office is time away from regular people and disconnection from the issues of the people. I think it is more important that people in this office have business sense so they can manage the budget and future growth effectively.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Holders of this office ideally would be users of the product they manage (the busses). They should be good with business strategies and budgets. Also, they should be kind and respectful in their communication so that they bring out the best in the people they oversee.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Full transparency, power to the people. Shine the light on everything

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