• Protect Strong Public Schools

    Public education is one of Nebraska’s greatest strengths.

    As a local school board member, I see every day how state decisions affect classrooms, staffing, and students. Schools need stability, predictable funding, and the freedom to serve their communities. When funding is uncertain or policies change year to year, it becomes harder for schools to plan, retain quality teachers, and meet student needs.

    The role of the Nebraska Legislature is not to micromanage classrooms. It is to ensure schools have the resources they need and that communities retain local control. Local leaders, parents, and educators know their students best and should be trusted to make decisions in their communities.

    In Lincoln, I will:

    Support stable, predictable funding for public schools.

    Protect local decision-making.

    Ensure policies are grounded in data and fiscal responsibility.

    Keep education focused on student success, not political division.

    Strong schools strengthen property values, local economies, and our future workforce.

  • Fair and Transparent Petition Processes

    Nebraska’s initiative and referendum process gives citizens a direct voice in their government. It is an important part of our democracy — and it should be protected.

    Whether people are gathering signatures to support or oppose an issue, they deserve clear rules, honest practices, and fair enforcement.

    The role of state government is not to tilt the process toward one side. It is to make sure every petition effort follows the law and that every voter’s voice is respected.

    Working with the Nebraska Secretary of State and local election officials, I support a process that is open, consistent, and trustworthy.

    In Lincoln, I will:

    Protect the right of citizens to participate in the petition process.

    Support clear, consistent rules for signature gathering and verification.

    Ensure transparency in funding and organization of petition efforts.

    Oppose changes that make the process confusing, unfair, or inaccessible.

    Uphold strong standards that protect voters from misinformation or abuse.

    Nebraska works best when people trust the system.

    Strong democracy depends on clear rules, honest participation, and respect for every voter — regardless of where they stand on an issue.

  • Fiscal Responsibility

    Lower Property Taxes the Right Way

    Property taxes are too high — and families deserve real relief.

    As a member of the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education, I have worked every year to lower our local levy. Ralston residents now pay significantly less than they did just seven years ago.

    The truth is simple: property taxes won’t go down unless we fix how the state funds schools.

    The Legislature does not set local levies — but it does control state aid. When the state fulfills its responsibility to fund education properly, local pressure drops.

    In Lincoln, I will:

    Work to fully fund special education as required.

    Reform the state aid formula so property owners are not carrying a disproportionate share.

    Support sustainable tax policy that doesn’t create future budget shortfalls.

    Focus on long-term solutions instead of short-term headlines.

    Real relief comes from responsible state policy — not slogans.

A Message from Robin Richards

I’m running for the Nebraska Legislature for one simple reason: I believe leadership should be rooted in service, honesty, and real accountability — not politics and not personal ambition.

For my entire career, I’ve worked in classrooms, nonprofits, and community spaces where decisions aren’t theoretical. They affect real families. Real kids. Real budgets. Real futures. I’ve seen what happens when government listens — and what happens when it doesn’t.

As President of the Ralston Public Schools Board and as a leader at Omaha Children’s Museum, I’ve been trusted with public dollars, public institutions, and public confidence. I don’t take that lightly. Every decision I make is guided by one question: Does this help the people I serve?

I know families in District 12 are feeling squeezed — by rising costs, by uncertainty, and by a sense that too often decisions are made without them at the table. I’m running to change that.

If you elect me, you’ll always know where I stand. I’ll be accessible. I’ll listen before I speak. I’ll explain my votes. And I’ll never forget who I work for.

I won’t promise easy answers. I will promise honest work.

I believe government can be a force for good when it’s led by people who care more about results than recognition. That’s the kind of leader I strive to be.

I’m not running to be someone important.
I’m running to do something important — for our kids, our neighbors, and our future.

I would be honored to earn your trust and your vote.

— Robin Richards