Strong Economy
I plan to provide Nebraskans with the tax relief they deserve.  I will use my experience and knowledge in working with state and local government to ensure Lincoln receives its fair share of funding.  A healthy business climate, good roads and our high quality of life can bring quality jobs to Lincoln and all of Nebraska.  I will promote our strong work ethic and workforce to emphasize why this is a great place to live and do business. 

Affordable Healthcare
I will fight to provide affordable healthcare for small businesses and families.  It is important that families are not burdened with outrageous co-pays and premiums.  We must ensure that every child in Nebraska has health coverage. 

Quality Education
The state of Nebraska cannot afford to lose its best teachers to other states with higher salaries.  I will work to ensure that Nebraska children continue to receive a quality education.  I support public-private partnerships to help make post-secondary education affordable to working class families.

Renewable Energy
I am committed to strengthening Nebraska's economy by developing our abundance of renewable energy resources, including wind, solar and bio-mass.  Finding alternative energy sources is imperative to the environment, and for the future of generations to come. 

Knowledge * Experience * Commitment

Ken Haar is a computer technology consultant and systems analyst who has been active in community affairs for over 20 years. 

He was elected twice to the Lincoln City Council as an At-Large representative (1989-1997) and served one year as its Chair.  During his years on the Council, Ken called for a review of the City’s natural gas franchise, and asked the City to explore new fees to offset property taxes.  He worked to expand retail zoning in both North and South Lincoln, and supported annexation of the Highlands with accompanying services such as fire, library and swimming pool.  Ken led the initial effort to bring minor league baseball to Lincoln and was recognized as a leader who brought new ideas to the City. 

In 1993 the Lincoln Journal Star commented that “ Haar...brings a continuing fresh perspective to the City Council.  He questions:  he refuses to blindly accept the status quo.  His ideas point to potential new directions...”

Ken has served on numerous boards including the Lancaster County Board of Health, the Lincoln Mediation Center, and the Nebraska Sierra Club.

For 15 years Ken taught chemistry, math, and physics in Omaha, Bronxville NY, and Lincoln. He left teaching to pursue a career in computer technology, and worked for several companies including US Life, the National Arbor Day Foundation, and TAG/TMI.  He later formed his own company, Compliance at a Glance, Inc., which develops software for healthcare providers.

Ken is also an inventor and a builder.  He invented and produced BearHooks® Wilderness Food Hangers for campers and backpackers, and considers his recent planning and building of his home, with his own labor, as one of his proudest achievements.

After moving to Lincoln when he was 14 from a small farming community in South Dakota, Ken attended Lincoln High, where he graduated as a Valedictorian.  He attended U.N.L. and received a B.S. with “high distinction” in 1965 and earned an M.S. in Educational Administration in 1973.

Ken is an avid outdoorsman and considers backpacking in the mountains as his favorite get-a-way.  He currently lives in the country outside of Malcolm with his wife Chris.  He has two sons and three grandchildren, with whom he enjoys spending considerable time.