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I am a small business owner in Lincoln, and I want those representing me in my local government to adhere to the same principles as me.

Elina Newman embodies just that; a complete and passionate desire to make the city of Lincoln an even better place to live for all people.

She embodies the American Dream. Her story of survival from genocide and communism struck chords with me, just like my mentor shared similar horror stories with me.

We often speak about privilege and those who have been given everything and taken advantage of our systems. Still, Elina’s life successes result from her willpower and desire to be the best.

Nothing shouts America more than an immigrant who escaped communism, came to America and became an educator, small business owner, medical professional, wife, and mother.

Elina is the complete package and would be the best fit for the city council, as she would represent everyone to the best of her abilities.

I saw the Lincoln Journal Star’s article that the City Council is taking applications to fill Jane Raybould’s spot. I strongly recommend the council considers Dr. Elina Newman for this position as I understand that she will be running in the election in April 2023.

I have heard her speak on multiple occasions and believe she would add an independent, free-thinking, and unique voice to the Council. As an immigrant refugee herself, she also has a unique understanding of the challenges and issues that immigrants and refugees in our community face.

Please consider appointing her to represent District 3. She is passionate, approachable, motivated, and driven to do the best she can for the people of Lincoln/Lancaster County.

I enthusiastically support Dr. Elina Newman for the open position on the Lincoln City Council, Southwest District 3.

I understand that Dr. Newman has indicated that she will seek election to represent District on the council.

As an immigrant herself, and especially as she is a refugee from a former communist country, I consider Dr. Newman uniquely aware of the many issues which immigrants face. Not only her experience immigrating to the United States but her experiences working with those seeking to resettle in the United States would bring this unique understanding to the council.

Dr. Newman is very committed to the success of our community. She is an educator, healthcare professional, and small business owner, and as such, is as one MUST be, goal and target oriented and pragmatic in her decision-making processes.

Most of all, I have found her approachable and willing to LISTEN and discuss the issues to reach a consensus on constructive solutions to the issues our Lincoln community faces. Appoint Dr. Newman to the council. She will serve her district and Lincoln with dedication, integrity, and distinction.

I could not help but notice Channel 8 and 10/11 talking about finding someone to fill Jane Raybould’s seat. I urge the Lincoln City Council to consider Dr. Elina Newman for this position.

I have known Elina since 2016. She came to the Del Ray Ballroom, where I worked, and wanted to take ballroom lessons. Within two months, she competed in her first competition. To this day, she dances and competes. Why am I sharing this? She is driven, dedicated, and motivated. She has a different outlook on life, a different perspective from most. She is analytical and thinks outside the box.

She is also an immigrant and a refugee, with firsthand experience about how to survive and, most of all, thrive. She would bring a unique perspective to the Council. I urge the Council to consider selecting her for this position.

I have known Dr. Newman for over a year now. Since then, I have seen Dr. Newman to be a woman of integrity, analytical, facts-based when it comes to talking points, driven, dedicated, and motivated to bring together people from multiple sides and with various perspectives.

Dr. Elina Newman’s perspective will serve the Council well as she has survived and thrived in the most unforeseen circumstances. She knows the acculturation and enculturation process firsthand as an immigrant and refugee. In addition, she has served in the educational and medical fields for many years and has impacted thousands of people.

It would be well worth the City Council’s time to consider selecting Dr. Newman for her wisdom, passion, fairness, stances on bringing people together, fact-based knowledge, and promoting unity instead of division. Dr. Newman also seeks to bring well-thought-out, long-term solutions to problems rather than knee-jerk, after-the-fact reactions to issues prevalent in the Lincoln community.

ELINA'S PLATFORM

Protect your CONSTITUTIONAL rights
Restore ACCOUNTABILITY and TRANSPARENCY in ALL decisions
PROMOTE and AID small businesses

COMMITMENT

“To stand with and for you to ensure your right to LIFE, LIBERTY and FREEDOM is upheld.”

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Elina is Praiseworthy...

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