The Broken Bow City Council met for their meeting Tuesday, March 26, in the Municipal Building at 6 p.m..
Mayor Rod Sonnichsen called the session to order with a roll call that highlighted council member Luke Wassom’s motion for council member Chris Myers’ absence.
The meeting welcomed special guest Tanya Storer, a candidate for Nebraska Legislative District 43, who noted her experience and emphasized the importance of local government. She fielded questions on various topics including tax reform, housing and redistricting from council members such as Russ Smith, David Schmidt and Mayor Rod Sonnichsen, with insightful responses.
Broken Bow Library Director Megan Svoboda announced a change in hours starting April 1. After extensive research, the library board approved the new hours. The library will now be open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..
The mayor and council members congratulated the Broken Bow Volunteer Fire Department for being awarded the Nonprofit Organization of the Year at the Chamber’s Awards Banquet on March 9.
Mayor Rod Sonnichsen motioned for the appointment of Timothy Moran to the Broken Bow Housing Authority with a term ending January 1, 2027. The council unanimously approved the appointment.
Broken Bow Mayor Sonnichsen closed the meeting by commending city crew employees for their hard work with the latest snowstorm.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th in the Broken Bow Municipal Building at 6 p.m..
