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|image = Chris Beutler 2011.jpg
|image = Chris Beutler 2011.jpg
|office = [[List of mayors of Lincoln, Nebraska|51st Mayor of Lincoln]]
|office = 51st [[List of mayors of Lincoln, Nebraska|Mayor of Lincoln]]
|term_start = May 14, 2007
|term_start = May 14, 2007
|term_end =
|term_end = May 20, 2019
|predecessor = [[Coleen Seng]]
|predecessor = [[Coleen Seng]]
|successor =
|successor = [[Leirion Gaylor Baird]]
|state_legislature1 = Nebraska
|state_legislature1 = Nebraska
|district1 = 28th
|district1 = 28th
|term_start1 = January 1991
|term_start1 = January 1991
|term_end1 = January 2007
|term_end1 = January 2007
|predecessor1 = James McFarland
|predecessor1 = [[Jim McFarland|James McFarland]]
|successor1 = [[Bill Avery]]
|successor1 = [[Bill Avery]]
|term_start2 = January 1979
|term_start2 = January 1979
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|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|alma_mater = [[Yale College|Yale University]]<br>[[University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law]]
|education = [[Yale University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[University of Nebraska–Lincoln]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]])
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'''Chris Beutler''' (born November 14, 1944) is the 51st and current [[List of mayors of Lincoln, Nebraska|Mayor]] of [[Lincoln, Nebraska]], serving since 2007. He previously served in the [[Nebraska Legislature]] from 1979 to 1986 and from 1991 to 2006.
'''Chris Beutler''' (born November 14, 1944) is an American politician and former [[List of mayors of Lincoln, Nebraska|Mayor]] of [[Lincoln, Nebraska]], having served from 2007 to 2019. A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he previously served in the [[Nebraska Legislature]] from 1979 to 1986 and from 1991 to 2006.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Born in [[Omaha, Nebraska]], Beutler graduated from [[Omaha Benson High School]] in 1962, [[Yale University]] in 1966, and [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law]] in 1973. He was a U.S. [[Peace Corps]] teacher in [[Turkey]] from 1966 to 1967 and 1st lieutenant in the [[U.S. Army]] from 1969 to 1971. He is married to Judy Beutler and between them they have five children, daughters Lori, Alexa, Erica, Mikahla, and son Sam, as well as seven grandchildren.<ref name=Lincoln>{{cite web|title=Chris Beutler|url=http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/about.htm|work=lincoln.ne.gov|accessdate=3 February 2013}}</ref>
Born in [[Omaha, Nebraska]], Beutler graduated from [[Omaha Benson High School]] in 1962, [[Yale University]] in 1966, and [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law]] in 1973. He was a U.S. [[Peace Corps]] teacher in [[Turkey]] from 1966 to 1967 and 1st lieutenant in the [[U.S. Army]] from 1969 to 1971. He is married to Judy Beutler and between them they have five children, daughters Lori, Alexa, Erica, Mikahla, and son Sam, as well as seven grandchildren.<ref name=Lincoln>{{cite web|title=Chris Beutler|url=http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/mayor/about.htm|work=lincoln.ne.gov|accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Beutler was elected to the [[Nebraska Legislature]] in 1978 to represent Central Lincoln's 28th Nebraska legislative district and reelected in 1982.<ref name="Lincoln"/> He resigned in 1986 and was reelected in 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002.<ref name="Lincoln"/> In his last term he sat on the Appropriations, Executive Board, and Reference committees and was the chairperson of the Legislative Performance Audit committee. Because of term limits, Beutler was not eligible for another consecutive legislative term.
Beutler was elected to the [[Nebraska Legislature]] in 1978 to represent Central Lincoln's 28th Nebraska legislative district and reelected in 1982. He resigned in 1986 and was reelected in 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002.<ref name="Lincoln"/> In his last term he sat on the Appropriations, Executive Board, and Reference committees and was the chairperson of the Legislative Performance Audit committee. Because of term limits, Beutler was not eligible for another consecutive legislative term.


Beutler announced his candidacy for mayor of [[Lincoln, Nebraska]] on September 15, 2006, after the incumbent mayor [[Coleen Seng]], a fellow Democrat, chose not to seek re-election.<ref name=Journalstar>{{cite web|last=Winter|first=Deena|title=Beutler to run for mayor|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_1963695e-084d-5bb3-adc5-0fb906bcb838.html|work=journalstar.com|accessdate=3 February 2013}}</ref> He focused on a campaign theme of establishing Lincoln as a great city by promoting safety and security, an exceptional economy, and a "unique sense of place."<ref name="Journalstar"/>
Beutler announced his candidacy for mayor of [[Lincoln, Nebraska]] on September 15, 2006, after the incumbent mayor [[Coleen Seng]], a fellow Democrat, chose not to seek re-election.<ref name=Journalstar>{{cite web|last=Winter|first=Deena|title=Beutler to run for mayor|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_1963695e-084d-5bb3-adc5-0fb906bcb838.html|work=journalstar.com|accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> He focused on a campaign theme of establishing Lincoln as a great city by promoting safety and security, an exceptional economy, and a "unique sense of place."<ref name="Journalstar"/>


His opponents in the primary held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, were Nebraska Party candidate Mike Deal, Republican city councilman Ken Svoboda and Independent Roger Yant. The results after 191 precincts reporting, former state senator Beutler walked away with 48 percent of the votes, compared to Republican City Councilman Ken Svoboda's 35 percent. They were trailed by independent candidate Roger Yant with 14 percent, and Nebraska Party candidate Mike Deal at 3 percent. In the general election on May 1, Beutler defeated Svoboda by 845 votes, 51%-49%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beutler Wins Mayor's Job|url=http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/7296996.html|work=wowt.com|accessdate=3 February 2013}}</ref> He was inaugurated for his first term on May 14, 2007.
His opponents in the primary held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, were Nebraska Party candidate Mike Deal, Republican city councilman Ken Svoboda and Independent Roger Yant. The results after 191 precincts reporting, former state senator Beutler walked away with 48 percent of the votes, compared to Republican City Councilman Ken Svoboda's 35 percent. They were trailed by independent candidate Roger Yant with 14 percent, and Nebraska Party candidate Mike Deal at 3 percent. In the general election on May 1, Beutler defeated Svoboda by 845 votes, 51%-49%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beutler Wins Mayor's Job|url=http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/7296996.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217014313/http://www.wowt.com/news/headlines/7296996.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 17, 2013|work=wowt.com|accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> He was inaugurated for his first term on May 14, 2007.


He ran for re-election in 2011 and was opposed by Republican businesswoman Tammy Buffington. In the April 5 primary election, Beutler received 66 percent of the votes, compared to Buffington's 33 percent. In the May 3 general election, Beutler defeated Buffington 64.68%-35.01%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lincoln City General Results May 3, 2011|url=http://lancaster.ne.gov/election/results/resul11m.htm|accessdate=29 July 2015}}</ref>
He ran for re-election in 2011 and was opposed by Republican businesswoman Tammy Buffington. In the April 5 primary election, Beutler received 66 percent of the votes, compared to Buffington's 33 percent. In the May 3 general election, Beutler defeated Buffington 64.68%-35.01%.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lincoln City General Results May 3, 2011|url=http://lancaster.ne.gov/election/results/resul11m.htm|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>


Beutler announced his candidacy for a third term on January 13, 2015. His opponents for the April 7 primary election were Republican Lancaster County Treasurer Andy Stebbing and Independent Rene Solc. The results from Lincoln's 172 precincts gave Beutler 52.90 percent of the votes, compared to Stebbing's 42.78 percent and Solc's 3.21 percent. In the May 5 general election, Beutler defeated Stebbing 52.92%-46.96%, becoming the first mayor in Lincoln's history to be elected to a third term.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beutler wins bid for historic third term as Lincoln mayor|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/beutler-wins-bid-for-historic-third-term-as-lincoln-mayor/article_ef1fe8cf-a47c-56aa-b269-043b01635d1f.html|accessdate=29 July 2015}}</ref>
Beutler announced his candidacy for a third term on January 13, 2015. His opponents for the April 7 primary election were Republican Lancaster County Treasurer Andy Stebbing and Independent Rene Solc. The results from Lincoln's 172 precincts gave Beutler 52.90 percent of the votes, compared to Stebbing's 42.78 percent and Solc's 3.21 percent. In the May 5 general election, Beutler defeated Stebbing 52.92%-46.96%, becoming the first mayor in Lincoln's history to be elected to a third term.<ref>{{cite web|title=Beutler wins bid for historic third term as Lincoln mayor|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/beutler-wins-bid-for-historic-third-term-as-lincoln-mayor/article_ef1fe8cf-a47c-56aa-b269-043b01635d1f.html|accessdate=July 29, 2015}}</ref>


In the summer of 2018, several prominent Republican politicians successfully led a petition drive for an amendment to the city charter that would limit the Lincoln mayor to serving three consecutive terms. The amendment appears on the November, 6 2018 general election ballot. Clearly targeting the mayor, the amendment would apply retroactively and would prohibit Beutler from running for a fourth term in the 2019 municipal election. The citizens voted to ratify the amendment, blocking the mayor’s re-election <ref>{{cite web|title=Term-limit issue is Republican strategy to defeat Beutler|url=https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/term-limit-issue-is-republican-strategy-to-defeat-beutler/article_68687235-d373-540d-89ec-7c2072cc66f3.html|access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref>
In the summer of 2018, several prominent Republican politicians successfully led a petition drive for an amendment to the city charter that would limit the Lincoln mayor to serving three consecutive terms. This amendment was specifically worded to prohibit Beutler from running for a fourth term the following year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Term-limit issue is Republican strategy to defeat Beutler|url=https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/term-limit-issue-is-republican-strategy-to-defeat-beutler/article_68687235-d373-540d-89ec-7c2072cc66f3.html|access-date=October 24, 2018}}</ref> On November 6, 2018, Lincoln voters passed the measure by a margin of 53.14% to 46.86%.<ref>{{cite web|title= Lincoln, Nebraska, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2018)|url= https://ballotpedia.org/Lincoln,_Nebraska,_Mayoral_Term_Limits_Charter_Amendment_(November_2018)|access-date=August 23, 2020}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 03:41, 5 December 2024

Chris Beutler
51st Mayor of Lincoln
In office
May 14, 2007 – May 20, 2019
Preceded byColeen Seng
Succeeded byLeirion Gaylor Baird
Member of the Nebraska Legislature
from the 28th district
In office
January 1991 – January 2007
Preceded byJames McFarland
Succeeded byBill Avery
In office
January 1979 – January 1987
Preceded byRoland Luedtke
Succeeded byJames McFarland
Personal details
Born (1944-11-14) November 14, 1944 (age 80)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationYale University (BA)
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (JD)

Chris Beutler (born November 14, 1944) is an American politician and former Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, having served from 2007 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the Nebraska Legislature from 1979 to 1986 and from 1991 to 2006.

Early life and education

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Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Beutler graduated from Omaha Benson High School in 1962, Yale University in 1966, and University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law in 1973. He was a U.S. Peace Corps teacher in Turkey from 1966 to 1967 and 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He is married to Judy Beutler and between them they have five children, daughters Lori, Alexa, Erica, Mikahla, and son Sam, as well as seven grandchildren.[1]

Political career

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Beutler was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 1978 to represent Central Lincoln's 28th Nebraska legislative district and reelected in 1982. He resigned in 1986 and was reelected in 1990, 1994, 1998, and 2002.[1] In his last term he sat on the Appropriations, Executive Board, and Reference committees and was the chairperson of the Legislative Performance Audit committee. Because of term limits, Beutler was not eligible for another consecutive legislative term.

Beutler announced his candidacy for mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska on September 15, 2006, after the incumbent mayor Coleen Seng, a fellow Democrat, chose not to seek re-election.[2] He focused on a campaign theme of establishing Lincoln as a great city by promoting safety and security, an exceptional economy, and a "unique sense of place."[2]

His opponents in the primary held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, were Nebraska Party candidate Mike Deal, Republican city councilman Ken Svoboda and Independent Roger Yant. The results after 191 precincts reporting, former state senator Beutler walked away with 48 percent of the votes, compared to Republican City Councilman Ken Svoboda's 35 percent. They were trailed by independent candidate Roger Yant with 14 percent, and Nebraska Party candidate Mike Deal at 3 percent. In the general election on May 1, Beutler defeated Svoboda by 845 votes, 51%-49%.[3] He was inaugurated for his first term on May 14, 2007.

He ran for re-election in 2011 and was opposed by Republican businesswoman Tammy Buffington. In the April 5 primary election, Beutler received 66 percent of the votes, compared to Buffington's 33 percent. In the May 3 general election, Beutler defeated Buffington 64.68%-35.01%.[4]

Beutler announced his candidacy for a third term on January 13, 2015. His opponents for the April 7 primary election were Republican Lancaster County Treasurer Andy Stebbing and Independent Rene Solc. The results from Lincoln's 172 precincts gave Beutler 52.90 percent of the votes, compared to Stebbing's 42.78 percent and Solc's 3.21 percent. In the May 5 general election, Beutler defeated Stebbing 52.92%-46.96%, becoming the first mayor in Lincoln's history to be elected to a third term.[5]

In the summer of 2018, several prominent Republican politicians successfully led a petition drive for an amendment to the city charter that would limit the Lincoln mayor to serving three consecutive terms. This amendment was specifically worded to prohibit Beutler from running for a fourth term the following year.[6] On November 6, 2018, Lincoln voters passed the measure by a margin of 53.14% to 46.86%.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chris Beutler". lincoln.ne.gov. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Winter, Deena. "Beutler to run for mayor". journalstar.com. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  3. ^ "Beutler Wins Mayor's Job". wowt.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
  4. ^ "Lincoln City General Results May 3, 2011". Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  5. ^ "Beutler wins bid for historic third term as Lincoln mayor". Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  6. ^ "Term-limit issue is Republican strategy to defeat Beutler". Retrieved October 24, 2018.
  7. ^ "Lincoln, Nebraska, Mayoral Term Limits Charter Amendment (November 2018)". Retrieved August 23, 2020.
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