Protect Essential City Services in Peru, NE....
Tell the Peru City Council to Vote NO on Ordinance No. 2026‑04
On March 17th, Council Member Theresa Westfall introduced Ordinance No. 2026‑04, a proposal that would cut the Deputy City Clerk’s position from full‑time to part‑time. This change would reduce the number of hours City Hall can remain open and make it harder for residents to access critical city services.
Both the Mayor and city staff have stated clearly that a full‑time deputy clerk is essential to keep Peru running smoothly and to manage the workload that already stretches city resources.
It’s important to recognize that Peru has struggled for years to keep staff, facing turnover that has repeatedly disrupted progress. For the first time in a long time, the city finally has a stable, committed team that wants to stay and build a better future for Peru. This disruption could also stall important community projects, including the new playground and ongoing flood recovery efforts—projects that rely on consistent staffing to keep moving forward. Cutting hours now risks undoing hard‑won stability and a staff that is fully updated on current projects.
The ordinance will come up for its final reading and vote on May 19th.
Now is the time to make your voice heard.
Email your City Council members today and urge them to vote NO on Ordinance No. 2026‑04 to keep City Hall fully staffed and our community well‑served.
You can contact each council member via their email:
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Let the Council know you support a strong, accessible City Hall that works for all residents of Peru.
Rachel Brown
Council Member and resident of Peru, NE
