Hassebrook Picks Raybould for Lieutenant Governor


Lincoln, Neb. — Chuck Hassebrook was in Lincoln this morning, where he announced that he has chosen Jane Raybould to be his Lieutenant Governor.

“I could not ask for a better running mate than Jane,” said Hassebrook. “She is a respected businesswoman, small business owner, and job creator. As an elected official she has stepped up to address tough budget issues by implementing cost cutting measures that have allowed Lancaster County to serve its citizens effectively. But the most important attribute of a leader is a good heart. Jane is committed to public service, and has pursued elected office and other leadership positions to serve the people, not to serve herself.”

 

Raybould accepted, saying, “I’m honored to join Chuck’s ticket as the Lieutenant Governor, where I look forward to continuing my service not only to Lancaster County, but to the entire state of Nebraska. I also look forward to campaigning and working with someone who I greatly admire and respect.”

Jane Raybould is currently serving as a Lancaster County Commissioner. She was up for re-election this year, but will be withdrawing her name from the ballot. The Lancaster County Democratic Party is charged with appointing her replacement. Jane will finish her term as a county commissioner, which ends in January 2015.

Raybould also works as the Vice President of Operations for B&R Stores, which include Russ’s Market and Super Saver. There are 18 B&R stores across Nebraska and Iowa, which are family and employee owned.

Jane Raybould and Chuck Hassebrook

Jane Raybould and Chuck Hassebrook

Hassebrook to Make Special Announcement


Chuck Hassebrook will be in Lincoln on Monday morning to announce his choice for Lieutenant Governor.

Members of the press are invited to attend the announcement. Following the press conference Hassebrook will be available for one-on-one interviews before similar stops in Grand Island and Omaha.

WHAT: Hassebrook for Governor – Lieutenant Governor Announcement

WHEN: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Capitol Building, 1445 K St., Lincoln (west side, near statue of President Abraham Lincoln)

WHO: Chuck Hassebrook, candidate for Governor; local supporters.

Hassebrook served on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for 18 years, and spent 36 years working for Nebraska communities at the Center for Rural Affairs, a national rural advocacy and development organization based in Lyons, where he has assisted over 10,000 rural Nebraska small businesses.

Since announcing he will run for Governor over a year ago, Hassebrook has received the support of key leaders in Lincoln and Omaha, including Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, former Omaha Mayors Mike Boyle, Mike Fahey, and Jim Suttle, fourteen state Senators, former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey, the Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska State Education Association, Nebraska AFL-CIO, and others.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.

Chuck Hassebrook. Photo Courtesy of Meg Mandy.