RJ Neary
RJ Neary | |
|---|---|
| Chairmen of Omaha Planning Department | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raymond Joseph Neary February 5, 1953 Armstrong, Iowa, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Liz Neary (m. 1985) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Education | University of Nebraska-Lincoln (A.E.) |
| Occupation | |
| Website | |
RJ Neary, a native of Armstrong, Iowa, he moving to Omaha at age ten, he is an Americans politician, businessmen, Neary ran to become the 52nd Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, but was defeated by incumbent Jean Stothert in the 2021 mayoral election, receiving 34.75% of the vote.[1]Neary has prior experience in city government, having served as president and chairperson of Investors Realty.[2]
Early life, education and career[edit]
RJ Neary was born in Armstrong, Iowa, a small city near the Iowa–Minnesota border.[3] He was one of five children.[4] His parents raised hogs and grew crops on a small Farm. Neary moved to omaha at age of 10.[5] In 1975 Neary earned a degree in Agricultural economics in economics from University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Business career[edit]
Neary began his career in econmics. After graduating from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Neary worked as a real estate development, opened his own Bar in Omaha, continuing his journey of Entrepreneurship.[6]
In 1987, Neary was elected to Chairperson of Investors Realty, he still serves until this day.[7]
Omaha Planning Department[edit]
In 2004, Neary was appointed to Chairmen of the Omaha Planning Board by Mike Fahey.
Political Career[edit]
2021[edit]
In November 2020, Neary announced his candidacy her candidacy for Mayor of Omaha.[8] Neary raised $1,057,678 for campaign, compared to $2,350,249 raised by Jean Stothert in primary election. Neary received 15.52% of votes in a primary election of April 6, 2021.[9] In general election neary will face Incumbent mayor Jean Stothert in May 11, 2021, Neary raised $784,897 for campaign, compared to $2,087,173 raised by Jean Stothert during general election.[10]
In the general election on May 11, 2021, Stothert defeated Neary.[11] Neary conceded the race in a speech that night and on his Twitter account.[12]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jean Stothert (incumbent) | 47,966 | 56.58 | |
| Democratic | RJ Neary | 13,162 | 15.52 | |
| Democratic | Jasmine Harris | 11,993 | 14.15 | |
| Democratic | Kimara Snipes | 7,469 | 8.81 | |
| Democratic | Mark Gudgel | 4,087 | 4.82 | |
| Write-in | 106 | 0.13 | ||
| Total votes | 84,783 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jean Stothert (incumbent) | 58,289 | 66.66 | |
| Democratic | RJ Neary | 29,152 | 33.34 | |
| Total votes | 87,441 | 100.00 | ||
Personal life[edit]
Neary is Roman Catholic.[14]
References[edit]
- ↑ "2021 General Election Official Results" (PDF). Douglas County Election Commission. May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ↑ Sanderford, Aaron (December 9, 2020). "Local developer RJ Neary steps into Omaha mayor's race to challenge Stothert". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ↑ RJ, Neary (March 27, 2021). "RJ lived in Armstong Iowa". RJ Neary for Mayor. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ↑ RJ, Neary (March 27, 2021). "farm with his five siblings". RJ Neary for Mayor. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ↑ RJ, Neary (March 27, 2021). "RJ lived in Armstong Iowa on a farm with his five siblings". Rj Neary for Mayor. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- ↑ Stewart, Scott (April 2, 2013). "Mayor: RJ Neary". Omaha Daily Record. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ↑ Stewart, Scott (April 2, 2013). "The president of investors reality is..." Omaha Daily Record. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ↑ sanderwolrd, aroan (December 20, 2021). "local developer RJ Neary steps into omaha mayors race to challenge stothert". omaha world-heraid. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ KETV, STAFF (unknow) (December 20, 2021). "Too close to call: Ballots still to be counted leave Omaha Mayor's race in doubt". KETV. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ↑ "Campaign finance". ballotpedia. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
- ↑ "2021 General Election Official Results" (PDF). Douglas County Election Commission. May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ↑ Neary, RJ (May 11, 2021). "We came up short in votes but we have left our Omaha in a better place". Twitter. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ↑ "2021 Primary Election Official Results" (PDF). Douglas County Election Commission. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ↑ pedia, Ballot. "RJ Neary is Catholic". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
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