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Sarpy County · Updated November 12, 2026

La Vista: who represents you

Post 32 serves La Vista's veterans and families and joins the city each year to honor its fallen. Below are your officials at every level, when they meet, and how to reach them.

This week's action Look up my officials by address
Post 32 members at a ceremony in La Vista
4city council wards
~20,000veterans in Sarpy County
2state legislative districts covering La Vista
3 minper speaker during "Comments from the Floor"
City of La Vista

Mayor & City Council

The council decides on local issues such as memorials, ceremonies, events and the parks around City Hall, where La Vista's Blue Star Memorial stands. Mayor: Douglas Kindig.

When they meet: 6:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Harold "Andy" Anderson Council Chamber at La Vista City Hall, 8116 Park View Blvd.
City Clerk (agendas & accommodations)402-331-4343
Council members by wardcityoflavista.org

Several city seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. See the current council list by ward on the city's website.

How to raise a veterans issue with the city

  1. 1Find your wardCheck the ward map at cityoflavista.org and email your council member.
  2. 2Read the packetCouncil agendas and packets are posted online before each meeting.
  3. 3Speak upUse "Comments from the Floor." You get three minutes, so lead with your request.
  4. 4Tell the PostLet our Legislative Officer know, so Post 32 can add its voice in writing.
Sarpy County

Board of Commissioners

Five commissioners, each elected from a district, set the county budget. That budget funds the county Veterans Service Office, emergency aid for veterans, and the bronze flag holders for veterans' graves.

When they meet: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM in the Board Room at 1210 Golden Gate Dr., Papillion. Agendas are posted at sarpy.gov.
District 1Don Kelly, 2026 Chair
District 2David Klug, Vice Chair
District 3Angi Burmeister
District 4Gary Mixan
District 5Jim Warren
Sarpy County Veterans Service Office: free help with VA and Nebraska VA claims, emergency financial aid, and grave flag holders.
1102 E. 1st St., Suite 5, Papillion · Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM · 402-593-2204
State of Nebraska

Your state senator

La Vista is split between legislative districts. Use the Legislature's "Find Your Senator" tool to confirm yours.

District 14 · Papillion / La VistaSen. John Arch · 402-471-2730
District 49 · NW Sarpy / OmahaSen. Bob Andersen · 402-471-2725

Sen. Arch is term-limited, so District 14 gets a new senator when the 110th Legislature convenes on January 6, 2027.

Federal

U.S. Congress

Sen. Deb Fischerfischer.senate.gov
Sen. Pete Rickettsricketts.senate.gov
U.S. RepresentativeConfirm your district by ZIP code

Sarpy County is split between NE-1 and NE-2. A new Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2027. Rep. Don Bacon (NE-2) is retiring when his term ends.

Places that honor service

Remembering in La Vista

Blue Star Memorial

This memorial stands in the southeast corner of the City Hall campus at 8116 Park View Blvd.

Hometown Heroes ceremony

Each year just before Memorial Day, La Vista honors service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. American Legion Post 32 members take part, along with Papillion-La Vista High School students, and a memorial wreath is laid at the Blue Star Memorial.

This week

Ask Sens. Fischer and Ricketts to get the Star Act through the Senate

The House passed the Major Richard Star Act 392–18 on November 12, 2026. It has to pass the Senate before January 3, 2027.

Get the call script
Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1Free, confidential, 24/7.

American Legion Post 32 is nonpartisan and never endorses or opposes candidates. Officeholders are current as of November 12, 2026. Corrections: info@americanlegionpost32.com