Date:

July 29, 2008

For More Information Contact:

Diane Gonzolas, Citizen Information Center, 441-7831

Mayor Chris Beutler issued the following statement in response to Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey’s announcement that he will not seek re-election:

“Mayor Fahey has achieved the goal of great City leaders -- to leave the community much better than it was when you took office. He has a record of accomplishment during a time of great growth and change in Omaha. I appreciate his efforts to bring Omaha and Lincoln together to look at regional issues and ways we can cooperate to benefit both cities and the entire state. I have enjoyed my working relationship with him and will continue to count on his counsel. He will continue to be a force for change and improvement in Omaha and Nebraska.”