Paid for by Nebraskans for Nesbitt Committee • Ron Ross, Treasurer • 2124 Y Street, Ste 101 • Lincoln, NE 68503

Click here and press the play button at the site, to hear a podcast of Tom’s interview on 2/25/10 with Coby of Lincoln’s KLIN Drive Time show.

Tom honestly wants to be the next State Treasurer of Nebraska. He doesn’t want to use the office as a political rung, he is not going to quit mid term to further his political career. He wants to serve as State Treasurer because he knows that he can provide the leadership, experience, and dedication to do the best job for Nebraskans. This is from the KNEB interview.
Nesbitt #3 KNEB

Here is a brief excerpt from Tom’s KNEB radio interview in which he talks about why it is important to have an elected official in the State Treasure’s office.
Nesbitt #2 KNEB

Tom writes from Western Nebraska:
I visited Sidney, Kimball and Bridgeport.  Things went very well.  I met with supporters in Kimball and walked the business district and was well received.  Had a great meet/greet in Bridgeport and gained more supporters.  In Scottsbluff I met with business people, supporters, and volunteers.  Also did several media interviews. 

Update from Tom: “I attended this and there was a good crowd.  Huckabee and AG Bruning gave great messages and energized the crowd.  Attended the Senator’s  Recognition Dinner, saw lots of people and retired Senators. Rekindled old friendships and met some new folks. Great event!”

NEWS RELEASE

February 24, 2010

Former Nebraska State Treasurer Ron Ross today announced his support for Tom Nesbitt for state treasurer.

He said, “The reason I am supporting Tom is pretty simple. Tom Nesbitt is the only candidate for state treasurer who honestly wants to do the job of state treasurer.”

“Tom’s opponents are running so they can get the next job. One is not willing to pledge to complete even one term as state treasurer and the other is quitting in mid-term of his first elected office as a State Senator,” noted Ross.

Ross continued, “Over the last ten years we have had four state treasurers. It’s time for some stability in the office. We need someone who is honestly willing to stick to it and do the job. Tom Nesbitt is that man. Tom Nesbitt has said, ‘I just want to do the job of being state treasurer and pledge to serve two terms if elected.’ ”

Ross observed that it was noted in an Omaha World Herald article (Monday, January 25, 2010) that Don Stenberg said he would not take a pledge to serve out the entire four years as state treasurer if he is elected. The article quoted Stenburg as saying, “The only promise I’m making is if I’m elected state treasurer, I will do the job to the best of my ability for whatever time I hold the office.”

Ross went on to note that Tony Fulton said in a letter to his supporters, “The pay this job provides entered into our decision. . . the Treasurer earns $85,000 per year, so in all candor, the pay raise is something my family and I have taken into account.”

Ross also mentioned his own experience as Nebraska’s State Treasurer. “As a former state treasurer myself, I know the office provides valuable services to Nebraskans and I think we deserve a state treasurer who honestly wants to do the job. That is why I am asking voters to join me in supporting Tom Nesbitt and voting for him in May,” Ross concluded.

NEWS RELEASE

February 23, 2010

Tom Nesbitt, former Colonel of the Nebraska State Patrol, today filed to run for the office of state treasurer as a Republican candidate.

Nesbitt said he filed for the office because he honestly wants to do the job. Nesbitt has been canvassing the state and said Nebraskans trust his non-politician status and find it refreshing. “I am not a politician,” Nesbitt said. “I have no aspirations to use the treasurer’s office as a springboard for some other office, and if elected I pledge to serve out my term and run for a second term.” Nesbitt’s opponents have made no such pledge.

Former state treasurer Ron Ross is also supporting Nesbitt’s election bid. “That office has had four treasurers in the last ten years,” observed Ross. “The office provides a valuable service to Nebraskans, and we need some stability there. Tom Nesbitt is the candidate who will provide that stability.”

Nesbitt is the youngest Colonel ever to lead the Nebraska State Patrol.

“One of the accomplishments that I am proudest of is that while I was Colonel we managed to run our 700-employee department efficiently enough that we were able to return money from our budget to Nebraska’s general fund,” said Nesbitt. “That is a great credential to bring to the treasurer’s office during these tough economic times.”

Heidi Cuca-Conklin said Nesbitt has broad appeal as a Republican candidate. “Tom Nesbitt is the most important Republican candidate to run in this cycle because he is most able to attract a broad spectrum of voters,” said Cuca-Conklin. “Tom’s style sees the party as welcoming rather than exclusive. We need that kind of thinking and that kind of person standing for office in Nebraska’s Republican party.”

Nesbitt is a native Nebraskan, married to a native Nebraskan. The couple has two children, one of whom is a Marine waiting to be deployed to Afghanistan. He is a member of the NRA and the Lincoln Berean Church.

For more information contact: Tom Nesbitt, 402.499.1725

Tom travels to Bridgeport Community Center, in Bridgeport, NE, on Thursday, February, 25, to meet and talk with the voters in and around the Bridgeport area.

Tom will be speaking at the Nebraska League of Municipalities MidWinter Conference:

February 22, Cornhusker Marriott Hotel,
2:45 – 3:45 PM: Presentation by Tom Nesbitt, Nesbitt & Associates: Preventing Underage Drinking: A Community Approach

February 23, Cornhusker Marriott Hotel
8 – 9 AM and 10:45 – 11:45 AM: Presentation by Tom Nesbitt, Nesbitt & Associates: 311 to Enhance Public Safety: New Non-emergency Tracking System

Wow it’s a cold one today! I headed to Omaha to attend the Heritage Reception.

I spoke to the Douglas County Young Republicans and finished up the day meeting with more campaign supporters.

Thanks for spreading the word of the campaign and invite your friends and family to join Nebraskans for Nesbitt.

Thanks! Stay Warm!