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Bennie Shobe (left) and Jerry Shoecraft shake hands Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln during a City Council candidate forum hosted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. 

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

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Jerry Shoecraft talks about why he should be elected to the Lincoln City Council during a candidate forum Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

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Stan Parker talks about running for City Council during a candidate forum Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

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Sändra Washington talks about why she should be reelected to the City Council during a candidate forum Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

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Maher Aurang Zeb talks about the need for better streets during a City Council candidate forum Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

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Tom Beckius addresses the crowd during a candidate forum Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln.

OLIVIA ANDERSON, Journal Star

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2025 General Election Voter's Guide: Lincoln City Council & Airport Authority

Beckius

Courtesy photo

Tom Beckius

Age: 45

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Stan Parker, 2025 at-large Lincoln City Council candidate

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Stan Parker

Age: 61

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Bennie Shobe

Age: 64

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Jerry Shoecraft, 2025 at-large Lincoln City Council candidate

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Jerry Shoecraft

Age: 64

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Sändra Washington

Age: 64

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Maher Aurang Zeb, 2025 at-large Lincoln City Council candidate

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Maher Aurang Zeb

Age: 56

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LINCOLN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Vanessa Emlich, 2025 Lincoln Airport Authority candidate

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Vanessa Emlich

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LINCOLN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Tom Trumble, 2025 Lincoln Airport Authority candidate

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Tom Trumble

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Bennie Shobe (left) and Jerry Shoecraft shake hands Wednesday at the Country Club of Lincoln during a City Council candidate forum hosted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. 

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