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Douglas County · Updated November 12, 2026

Ralston: who represents you

Post 32 serves Ralston's veterans and families. Ralston is in Douglas County, not Sarpy, so your county board, county Veterans Service Office and state senator are different from Papillion's and La Vista's.

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Post 32 color guard presents the U.S. and Nebraska flags at a veterans memorial plaza in Ralston
DouglasCounty, not Sarpy
~28,000veterans in Douglas County
LD 12the legislative district covering Ralston
FreeVA claim help at the county office and Post 32
City of Ralston

Mayor & City Council

Ralston's council members are elected by ward. The council decides on local issues such as memorials, ceremonies, events and parks, including the Eternal Flame Memorial Plaza. Mayor: Donald A. Groesser.

When they meet: 5:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at Ralston City Hall, 5500 S. 77th St. The agenda is posted in advance and is available at City Hall.
Council members by wardcityofralston.com

The mayor's office and several council seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Confirm who is serving on the city's website before you reach out.

How to raise a veterans issue with the city

  1. 1Find your wardCheck cityofralston.com and contact your ward's council member.
  2. 2Check the agendaAgendas are posted before each meeting, and copies are available at City Hall.
  3. 3Speak upUse public comment to state your name, your ward, your Post 32 membership and your request.
  4. 4Tell the PostLet our Legislative Officer know, so Post 32 can add its voice in writing.
Douglas County

Board of Commissioners

Douglas County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, each elected from a district. The board sets the county budget, which funds the Douglas County Veterans Service Office.

Find your commissioner and meeting agendas at douglascounty-ne.gov
Douglas County Veterans Service Office: free help with VA claims, pension, burial benefits, Nebraska Veterans Aid and more. Home visits are available for housebound veterans.
1111 S. 41st St., Suite 110, Omaha · Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM · 402-444-7180 · veterans.douglascounty-ne.gov
State of Nebraska

Your state senator

Ralston is in Legislative District 12, which covers Ralston and part of southwest Omaha.

District 12 · Ralston / SW OmahaSen. Merv Riepe · 402-471-2623

The District 12 seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Whoever holds it starts the new term when the 110th Legislature convenes on January 6, 2027. Confirm with the Legislature's "Find Your Senator" tool.

Federal

U.S. Congress

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

A new Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2027. Rep. Don Bacon (NE-2, Omaha metro) is retiring when his term ends.

Places that honor service

Remembering in Ralston

Flags of every service branch fly over Post 32's color guard at a veterans memorial plaza in Ralston
Eternal Flame Memorial PlazaRalston built this plaza to honor veterans and their sacrifices. Flags representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces fly there.
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