Jeremy Lee seeks first full term on Sidney City Council
Sidney City Councilman Jeremy Lee is seeking his first full term after being appointed in 2025. Lee says affordable housing and business growth are key priorities if voters return him to the council.
By Forrest Hershberger
SIDNEY, Neb. — Sidney City Councilman Jeremy Lee is seeking his first full term on the council after being appointed in July 2025 to fill a vacancy.
Lee assumed his role following the resignation of Mayor Brad Sherman, who stepped down to pursue professional opportunities outside Sidney. Lee said the experience over the past several months has provided an in-depth look at how city government operates.
“Being on the city council has been a real eye-opener for me,” Lee said. “Learning about how the budget is structured has shown me just how much thought goes into managing resources for our community.”
Lee said working alongside city staff and fellow council members has strengthened his understanding of local governance and the collaborative effort required to serve residents.
Lee previously was involved in several community initiatives. He worked with community members on the city park project in 2022 and partnered with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2018 to raise funds for local veterans. He also participated in a school lunch fundraiser aimed at supporting area students.
Since joining the council, Lee said he's gained insight into the city’s budgeting process and the work of various committees, including the Historic Preservation Committee, Housing Board, Library Board and Economic Development Committee.
If returned to the council, Lee said he plans to focus on increasing affordable housing options in Sidney. He cited the potential redevelopment of Sioux Villa into workforce housing and the construction of apartment buildings geared toward younger families as priorities.
Lee also said he wants to continue working with local stakeholders to attract new businesses to Sidney to create jobs and enhance the city’s long-term growth.
Lee moved to Dalton in 1993 when his family returned to the area from Tacoma, Washington. After graduating from high school in 2006, he has largely called Sidney home. He worked for 10 years at Nienhueser Construction before transitioning in 2015 to SourceGas, now Black Hills Energy, where he continues his career.
Lee and his wife, whom he married in 2007, have three children - Dagen, a senior, Camden, a middle schooler, and Addilyn, who attends school at West Elementary. He said his family motivates him to contribute positively to the community and help shape Sidney’s future.