In addition to the mayor, Omaha's two other citywide elected officials are the clerk and the treasurer.
Government priorities and activities are established in a budget ordinance approved annually.
The City of Omaha has considered consolidating with Douglas County government.
[2] The current Mayor of Omaha is Jean Stothert, a member of the Republican Party.
The City Clerk is Dan Esch, a member of the Democratic Party and members of the City Council are Pete Festerson, Council President from District 1; Juanita Johnson from 2; Danny Begley from 3; Ron Hug from 4; Don Rowe from 5; Brinker Harding from 6 and; Aimee Melton,[3] Council Vice President from 7.