I am a lifelong resident of Sarpy County and have lived in Papillion for 25 years. My wife Denise and I have three children and are members of Saint Columbkille Catholic Church here in Papillion. I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a degree in Urban Studies.
Our young family moved to Papillion because we valued the close-knit community which was-and still is-a wonderful place to raise a family. As our family grew, so did my desire to be more involved in the Papillion community. In addition to coaching athletics for Papillion Recreation and Saint Columbkille Parish, I had the pleasure of serving on the Sarpy County Planning Commission and the Sarpy County Board of Adjustments and am a current member of the Saint Columbkille Building and Grounds Committee.
Professionally, I have worked for the City of Omaha Planning Department for the past 33 years and currently serve as the Planning Director. I have worked on hundreds of community development projects which have positively impacted the metropolitan area.
I have a strong work ethic and have worked hard to build relationships with community leaders and, more importantly, with the citizens who live and work around me.
Why be a FAN of Fanslau?
I value open communication and will welcome and listen to feedback from our community.
I am a proven ethical leader with years of experience managing tax payer dollars.
I want to attract new families to Papillion and retain our young people, while preserving the quality of life our current Papillion residents are accustomed to.
I will be careful to help expand Papillion's tax base through thoughtful and intentional development while maintaining the small-town feel valued by so many.
I know the importance of safe communities and will support those who work tirelessly to protect us.
Current and future Papillion residents deserve to experience the same great community that my family and I have enjoyed, and I will work hard to ensure our city continues to thrive.
Send an email to FanslauForPapillion@gmail.com with the subject "Yard Sign Request" and include your name and address. Thank you for your support!
ENDORSEMENTS
Endorsed by current Papillion City Council Member, Gene Jaworski
Endorsed by current Papillion City Council Member, James Glover
Endorsed by current Papillion City Council Member, Bob Stubbe
"We have known Dave for more than twenty years, and he has proven to be an innovative and honest leader who has never wavered from tough decisions. As a husband, father, and community leader, Dave has shown his commitment to our Papillion community. Dave is dependable and understands that our growing city needs proper planning and leadership in order to continue to be a great place to live and raise a family. We wholeheartedly support Dave Fanslau for Papillion City Council."
Tonee and Tim Gay
Tonee is the Executive Director of Midlands Community Foundation. Tim is the President of Catalyst Public Affairs and a former NE State Senator.
"It is an honor and privilege to endorse David Fanslau for the Papillion City Council Ward 1. In the 30 years I have known Dave as parent, friend, coach, and having worked with him on volunteer boards and committees, he has always exhibited a servant-leadership mentality. Dave is a professional who conducts himself with integrity. I have witnessed his strong sense of family, faith, hard work and willingness to give back to his community. It is these qualities that Dave possesses that make him an excellent candidate for Papillion City Council. As Papillion continues to be one of the "best places to live," it takes leaders like David Fanslau to be part of the City Council to keep our community growing, innovating, and thriving."
Michelle Grzywa
Long-time Papillion Resident, Volunteer, and Business Professional
"I enthusiastically endorse and recommend David Fanslau for Papillion City Council. I have personally known Dave for almost two decades and served on the Planning Board under his direction. I have always admired Dave for being such a great father, husband, and family man. He is well known for being fair and making good decisions and is highly skilled in dealing with tough challenges. Most importantly, he is widely thought of as an all-around good person. I am extremely proud to call him my good friend."
Van C. Deeb,
CEO, DEEB Companies
"I have known David Fanslau on a personal level and have had the pleasure of serving on the Planning Board and working with him for several years. Dave is a true leader and visionary who has helped shape and develop our community. He will bring a great deal of experience, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a willingness to work with others to make Papillion even better."
Jeff Moore
Small Business Owner
"As a resident of Papillion for more than 25 years, and as Planning Director for the City of Omaha, Dave has demonstrated an unequaled level of professionalism, fairness, and leadership for our growing metropolitan area. Dave will approach issues facing Papillion with these same attributes and be a consistent advocate for the health and safety of the families and business of Ward 1."
Brinker Harding
Senior Vice President at Colliers International and Omaha City Council Member
