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Marty Shukert, a graduate of Omaha’s Central High School, attended Yale University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in city planning. He then went on to earn his master’s degree in architecture from the University of California at Berkeley. During college, he was a summer intern in the Omaha Planning Department. After working briefly for architectural firms in Austin, Texas, Marty returned to Omaha where he joined the City of Omaha Planning Department. For the next 13 years, he worked to support his hometown's dynamic growth, including the design and redevelopment plans for many of our neighborhoods. Under his leadership, the City developed the ConAgra campus, Heartland of America Park, the new Riverfront area, several North Omaha housing initiatives and Omaha's recreational trails system. After working for the City of Omaha, Shukert joined RDG as a planning consultant and continued his work in several significant projects throughout the Midwest region. Throughout Marty’s tenured career he has consistently produced plans distinguished by a unique combination of creative analysis, urban design excellence and feasibility. He has developed long-range and short-term projects involving transportation and traffic systems as well as recreation, parks and trails. He has also supported housing, neighborhood, and ordinance development that helps helps to shape both urban, suburban development and redevelopment. His pioneering work as Omaha's planning director continues to positively shape our community, while his innovative plans have improved numerous communities in Nebraska, Iowa, and other midwestern states. He is a principal at RDG and Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Government Interview - Senator Sara Howard Link to photos https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/pictures.php?SenatorID=109 Senator Sara Howard was born and raised in District 9. Sara was elected to serve in the Nebraska Legislature representing District 9 on November 6, 2012 with 66% of the vote. After getting her undergraduate degree from Smith College, Sara received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with specialty certificates in Tax Law and Child/Family Law. She is a grant writer and most recently served as Development Specialist for OneWorld Community Health Centers. Senator Howard is committed to protecting Nebraska's working families, seniors and our children. Prior to her work at OneWorld, Sara worked at the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition in Chicago. As a staff attorney for a non-profit organization advocating on maternal and infant health policy, Sara successfully procured grants, founded an organizational chapter, managed member communications, created an Association Board, conducted policy research and presented on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Sara also had the opportunity to clerk in the Juvenile Court of Douglas County, Nebraska while in law school. Sara served as Co-President of the Smith College Alumnae of Chicago Executive Board from 2008 until April 2011. She is a member of several civic organizations including the League of Women Voters and she volunteers for the Friends of the Omaha Public Library, Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theatre and the Joslyn Castle Trust. Additionally, Sara is a devoted cat owner to Murray and August and she enjoys crafting, letterpress and cooking.