David R. Hottell for Kimball County Commissioner

05/15/2024

04/30/2024

I have been attending various meetings in Kimball - including Kimball County Commissioner and Park & Recreation.

I attended the Kimball City/County Park & Recreation Executive Board meeting tonight, April 29th.

If you would like to chat with me regarding any of these meetings or would like to discuss other concerns, please call or text me at (308) 235-5940.

I would love to hear from you!

04/25/2024

How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process in our town?

Kimball County commissioners need to move into the 21st
century, providing easy and transparent access to information for all residents.
In addition to information in the local newspaper, agendas need to be online prior to the meeting, up to date minutes should be readily available online.
We need to work toward making meetings available on Zoom and recorded for those who cannot attend.

04/25/2024

What do you consider the most critical issues about the
position you are seeking?

Currently we have an extremely inflated government from the top to the bottom.
County commissioners need to represent the taxpayers of Kimball County. Irresponsible spending is a critical issue. Roads, the Transit Service and the City/County Economic Development Program also need to be addressed.
I am committed to long range planning, building a realistic budget and staying within the budget.
I believe the main job of the government is to make sure that
all law abiding citizens have the freedom to maintain or improve
their own quality of life.

04/25/2024

How will you be able to commit to the time that it takes to be a commissioner?

I am retired and work part-time at Oliver Reservoir. I can set my own hours, and I am committed to the time commitment needed for the position of county commissioner. I have the time to meet with, listen and hear what is important to Kimball County citizens.

04/25/2024

What qualities make you a desirable candidate for County Commissioner?

I believe in the welfare of Kimball County residents and I
recognize that the county commissioners make decisions that
impact both now and the future.
Before making important decisions, I will take time to think, analyze and evaluate options. I have a strong work ethic and I am a fiscally responsible conservative.

04/25/2024

DAVID R. HOTTELL
Please provide brief background info on yourself.

I grew up in Banner County and married Juanita (Keim) in 1977. Together, we raised four children, all of whom attended Kimball
Public Schools, with several grandchildren currently enrolled
there. After 37 years of marriage, in 2014, Juanita passed away.
In 2017 I married Karen and together we have been blessed with 25
grandchildren.
In 1980, we relocated to Kimball, where I worked in the oil fields until 1997. Following that, I joined the Kimball County Highway Department for 23 years, serving as the Highway Superintendent for seven of those years. I retired from the Highway Department in 2020 and now work part-time for the SPNRD at Oliver Reservoir.