Former school principal Michelle Suarez is the newest member of Lincoln’s City Council. The council approved Suarez’s appointment at Monday’s meeting and she was sworn in.
“Michelle comes to us from the education community,” said Councilwoman Tammy Ward. “She’s done so much in early childhood education and other areas of education and much, much more in Lincoln,”
Suarez replaces Jane Raybould, who now serves in the state legislature. Suarez will fill the remainder of Raybould’s term through May 2023.
“I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing Michelle’s civic leadership, which was instrumental in the successful launch of Prosper Lincoln’s early childhood education initiatives,” says Mayor Gaylor Baird. “I am so pleased she will be bringing her commitment to our community’s future to the City Council.”
Suarez is the first Latina to serve on the Lincoln City Council. “I hope this historic appointment to the City Council encourages other members of our community to seek elected office and apply to serve on City boards and commissions to help elevate diverse voices and perspectives in local government,” Mayor Gaylor Baird said.