Jason Taylor - Papio NRD Candidate & Learning Community Council Member

10/12/2026

Yesterday, I spent several hours refereeing soccer at the Special Olympics Nebraska Autumn Classic at Papillion Landing!

I've been refereeing for years, but events like this are always special. The excitement, determination, and sportsmanship these athletes bring to the field make it an absolute blast!

I've always believed that serving your community means more than showing up for meetings or during election season. It means getting involved, giving your time, and being part of the community you represent.

That's the same commitment I bring to my current elected position on the Learning Community and my campaign for the Papio-Missouri River NRD Board. Public service isn't just something I do. It's something I believe in.

Already looking forward to the next opportunity to get out on the field!

10/10/2026

It's official! I'm now a member of the Des Moines North High School Alumni Hall of Fame!

Thursday was a pretty incredible day. I had the chance to return to North, walk those halls again, and speak to the students during the induction ceremony.

When I graduated in 1998 at just 17 years old, I certainly never imagined I'd be standing in front of another generation of Polar Bears nearly 30 years later.

During my speech, I encouraged the students to find what they're passionate about, pursue it, and not be afraid if those passions change along the way. Life has taken me in directions I never expected, and that's part of what I wanted them to understand.

A huge thank you to everyone at North High who helped make this happen, and to those who came out to celebrate with us.

Once a Polar Bear, always a Polar Bear! 🐻‍❄️



North High School (Des Moines, IA)
North High School Alumni Des Moines Iowa

10/03/2026

The flooding we saw across our area this week was a stark reminder of why flood protection matters so much in eastern Nebraska.

We saw flooded roads, water rescues, property damage, and major disruptions. We also saw the importance of the reservoirs, levees, channels, and other flood-control infrastructure already in place.

We can’t prevent storms like this, but we can prepare for them. That means maintaining what we have, continuing to invest in flood mitigation, protecting floodplains, and making responsible development decisions as our communities grow.

Vote for Jason Taylor for Papio-Missouri River NRD Board, Subdistrict 10, to ensure flood protection remains a priority.

**Paid for by Friends of Jason Taylor**

Jason Taylor serves on the Learning Community Coordinating Council for District #6 and is a candidate for the Papio-Missouri River NRD, Subdistrict #10, focused on responsible governance and stewardship.

10/02/2026

I spent part of today at the Omaha-Douglas Civic Center for the Urban Affairs Committee hearing on LR434, an interim study introduced by Senator Ashlei Spivey examining the Learning Community and its impact on the Omaha metro area.

As a member of the Learning Community Coordinating Council, I think any review should look honestly at where we can improve, but it should also recognize the successes we’re already seeing.

Through the Superintendents’ Early Childhood Plan alone, more than 4,600 children and their families are now being supported. District partners have reported continued progress in attendance, while also strengthening early literacy and math instruction, expanding family engagement, and improving the transition into school.

There’s always more work to do, but I’m proud of what the Learning Community, our school districts, and our community partners are accomplishing for children and families across Douglas and Sarpy Counties.

It was also good seeing Senators John Cavanaugh, Victor Rountree, and Bob Andersen today. I appreciated Senator Spivey and the members of the Urban Affairs Committee taking the time to have this conversation and hear more about the work of the Learning Community.

09/23/2026

I’m proud to share that I’ve earned Forward’s endorsement in my campaign for the Papio-Missouri River NRD Board, Subdistrict 10.

Forward supports candidates who are willing to work with people across political lines, focus on real solutions, and put the needs of their communities first.

That lines up with how I approach public service. Clean water, flood protection, conservation, responsible growth, and protecting our natural resources aren’t partisan issues. They’re community issues, and they require people who are willing to listen, look at the facts, and work together to get things done.

I appreciate Forward’s support and their confidence in the work I’m doing here in our community.

09/22/2026

I’m proud to share that I’ve received the endorsement of the Secular Democrats of Nebraska!

I appreciate their support and their commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based decision-making and protecting individual rights.

Thank you to the Secular Democrats of Nebraska for putting your confidence in me and my campaign for the Papio-Missouri River NRD Board, Subdistrict 10.

09/21/2026

I’m back! ⚽️

After more than five years of refereeing, I stepped away last November after an incident that made me seriously question whether I ever wanted to pick up a whistle again.

That was hard.

Refereeing was something I had wanted to do since I was younger, but for one reason or another, I never actually pulled the trigger until I was 39. Once I finally did, I loved it. Walking away from something that had become such a big part of my life was painful, but at the time, stepping away was something I needed to do for my own mental health.

For a while, I honestly didn’t know if I’d ever come back.

Well…I’m proud to say I’m back! ❤️⚽️

Last Thursday, I returned to the field and refereed two Unified Soccer games for Special Olympics Nebraska here in Omaha. Unified Sports brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same teams, and I really couldn’t have asked for a better way to get back out there.

Two games down.

I had an absolute blast.

And it felt really good to have a whistle in my hand again.

09/20/2026

Yesterday marked 25 years since Jennifer agreed to put up with me for the rest of her life. 😂❤️

Since then, she’s survived military spouse life, raised a family with me, somehow decided that becoming my business partner was a good idea, and now we’ve apparently added politics to the mix too.

25 years later, we’re still at it.

Happy anniversary, babe. Love you! ❤️

09/18/2026

I’m proud to share that my campaign for the Papio-Missouri River NRD Board, Subdistrict 10, has been endorsed by the Center for Freethought Equality!

I appreciate their confidence in my campaign and their support for evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and responsible stewardship in public service.

Thank you to the Center for Freethought Equality PAC for the endorsement!

09/12/2026

I still remember watching the first tower on fire and then seeing the second plane hit. I was serving as TACP at the time, and in that moment, we all knew the world had changed.

Later that day, I sat at home watching the news and cried as the enormity of what had happened began to sink in.

Twenty-five years later, September 11 remains a day to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, the families who never got to welcome their loved ones home, and everyone whose life was forever changed that morning.

For those of us who remember that day, the images and emotions have never completely faded.

Today, we remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call, and keep their families in our thoughts.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸